Chapter 55: Silently Watching the Drama – The Daily Gossip Routine of the Sickly Little Aunt in the Compound

Chapter 55: Silently Watching the Drama - The Daily Gossip Routine of the Sickly Little Aunt in the Compound

"Geez, you scared me! How do you walk so quietly?" The security colleague was startled and exclaimed in a low voice.

Xiao Yifan pushed his glasses and whispered, "Not my fault—you were too into it!"

Then he curiously asked, "What’s everyone looking at?"

"Zhou Qin!" he blurted out.

"Zhou Qin? Where is he?" Xiao Yifan had been hearing about Zhou Qin all morning but hadn't seen him in person yet.

"Over there, the guy standing up front," the security colleague pointed.

Oh! So that guy with the round face is Zhou Qin?

Cen Xi, watching Xiao Yifan join the crowd craning their necks, couldn't help but facepalm. Just a moment ago, he was laughing at them, and the next second, he couldn't resist joining in. Ugh, seriously...

When he realized they were waiting to see Zhou Qin’s drama, Xiao Yifan immediately stuck his neck out and joined in. He decided he shouldn’t be the only one and ran back to drag Cen Xi along.

Cen Xi, not yet reacting, was dragged to the back of the security colleagues.

"Come on, join in! Look over there—that’s Zhou Qin!" He even pointed it out to Cen Xi as if it were a big deal.

Cen Xi, of course, knew Zhou Qin was ahead; he wasn't blind and had seen him when he was pulled over.

"No, you watch and fill me in later!" Cen Xi really didn't want to crane his neck in public; it was too embarrassing for him.

"Hey, we’re in this together—come on, join the fun!" Xiao Yifan insisted on dragging him into it.

"You go ahead!" Cen Xi pushed back, okay with watching but not with craning his neck.

"Hey, keep it down—it’s almost quitting time. If Zhou Qin catches us, we’re toast!" a security colleague nearby couldn't help but say.

"Right, right, hurry up!" Xiao Yifan followed up.

Cen Xi, his arm firmly gripped, couldn’t pull away. Not wanting to crane his neck, he just squatted down beside Xiao Yifan.

"Oh, come on!" Xiao Yifan didn't expect him to squat down directly.

"Fine, fine, just watch the drama!" Cen Xi didn't care what he thought.

"Ding-ding-ding!" The off-work bell rang!

In just a few minutes, it felt like they’d been waiting forever. The long-awaited moment was finally here!

The first group of workers leaving the workshop immediately noticed Zhou Qin, the factory celebrity, waiting at the gate. The chatter instantly died down.

Zhou Qin sparked their curiosity, and they silently wondered: Is he waiting for Qin Xianglian?

They exchanged knowing glances with those around them, and in that instant, they knew the others were thinking the same. Then, one by one, they walked past Zhou Qin, slowing their pace more and more!

It wasn't that they didn't want to wait there, but if they all blocked the gate, how would Qin Xianglian come out?

So they tacitly passed Zhou Qin first, and when they looked up, hey, it seems not just them thought so. Many colleagues in the office building thought the same. It seems there's indeed a show to watch today!

Then, at the corner of the office building, they found the group of security colleagues and joined in.

Great minds think alike! No time like the present!

Cen Xi watched this scene with a numb expression, having already given up. Seeing more and more people joining the crowd of onlookers, he silently bent his knees and raised his body a bit.

The spectacle was still worth watching, and these events could be told to his wife about later. He remembered she quite enjoyed hearing gossip. Yes, that's right, he was doing this to have something to tell his wife!

As more people emerged from the workshop door, their curiosity was immediately piqued upon seeing Zhou Qin. They all decided to do the same as those in front.

Finally, Zhou Qin saw the person he had been longing for.

Qin Xianglian, wearing her modified work uniform, swayed her hips as she slowly walked out.

As soon as she stepped out, she felt an unusual silence around her, feeling something was wrong. But the moment she saw Zhou Qin, she had no time to think about anything else.

"Sister Lian!" Zhou Qin shouted loudly as soon as he saw Qin Xianglian, jumping up excitedly.

Due to the surrounding silence, Zhou Qin's voice was particularly clear.

Everyone around perked up their ears. It’s happening! It’s finally starting!

Qin Xianglian stopped in her tracks, watching Zhou Qin rush towards her without hesitation. Her eyes were only on the approaching Zhou Qin, not noticing the people around her who had silently stepped aside the moment they heard Zhou Qin's voice.

Yes, the people around had quietly cleared a large space for them.

"Sister Lian!" Zhou Qin had now reached Qin Xianglian.

Qin Xianglian looked at the face before her, excited and covered in scratch marks, and for a moment, her expression faltered.

But remembering what her mother-in-law had said last night, she immediately forced a smile and said gently, "Zhou Qin!"

Seeing this smile, Zhou Qin misinterpreted it as happiness to see him, just like he was. His smile widened even more.

"Sister Lian, I came to find you!"

Qin Xianglian was temporarily confused. Had Zhou Qin forgotten about last night's events?

A flicker of doubt crossed her mind, thinking it wasn't impossible. She had heard that some people black out after drinking; perhaps Zhou Qin was in such a state.

If that were the case, then it would be easier to handle!

Thinking this, Qin Xianglian decided to probe further. "Zhou Qin, last night..."

Before she could finish, Zhou Qin exclaimed excitedly, "Sister Lian, since you already agreed to my proposal last night, let's pick a date soon to get our marriage certificate!"

"What?" Qin Xianglian's smile froze. What? Zhou Qin, what are you even saying?

But Qin Xianglian still wanted to keep Zhou Qin calm, so she managed a smile and asked, "Zhou Qin, when did I agree to your proposal?"

Hearing her question, Zhou Qin looked puzzled, "Didn't you agree last night?"

"No, Zhou Qin, you must have misunderstood," Qin Xianglian continued to deny.

Zhou Qin's face twisted into a mix of crying and laughing, looking utterly twisted. "Sister Lian, you're joking, right?"

Afraid Zhou Qin might do something rash due to his confusion, Qin Xianglian put on a sorrowful yet forced smile and said, "Zhou Qin, don't be like this. You're such a good man, how could a widow like me be worthy of you?"

Zhou Qin, not one to think logically, thought he understood the underlying meaning of her words and firmly said, "Oh! Sister Lian, how can you say that? Although I am so handsome and dashing, and you being a widow might seem unworthy, I think you are worthy of me! So please don't feel that you're not good enough for me!" Zhou Qin's voice was particularly dramatic.

Due to the surrounding silence, every word he said was clearly heard by the onlooking colleagues.

"Pfft~" Many covered their mouths and noses, struggling to stifle their laughter. What kind of narcissist is this Zhou Qin?

Qin Xianglian was almost driven to the point of spitting blood by his words, and even the expression she had been pretending to maintain was about to collapse!