Li Ping smiled lightly without saying anything.
Then, Han Xiaoyang started talking enthusiastically about his internship unit.
Although it’s not a well-known pharmaceutical company, it’s considered a big company locally, very professional.
After graduation and becoming full-time, he would have weekends off, five insurances and one fund, overtime pay, and other benefits.
As he spoke, he occasionally glanced at Li Ping’s profile.
Rather than introducing it to Tang Song, it was more like he was trying to show off in front of his first love.
He studied his specialist and undergraduate in Jiang City, choosing Yan City’s normal university for his postgraduate studies, simply because Li Ping was here.
He worked hard to find a stable job, to have more courage to stand by her side.
Before, he was just a student, even during his graduate studies, he could only manage his own life.
Now he’s finally going to work, and there’s hope for the future.
The car stopped at Minghui Mall B1.
Due to the heavy rain, fewer people were going out, making it easy to find a parking space.
Taking the elevator directly to the 4th floor, Han Xiaoyang led the two into Hai Di Lao.
Since he had pre-booked the meal set online, he just needed to redeem the group purchase coupon.
The restaurant wasn’t crowded, and the dishes came quickly.
The three clinked their drink glasses together.
Han Xiaoyang kept serving Li Ping her favorite dishes.
Until she finally refused, he stopped.
Then he started talking to Tang Song about Li Ping’s current situation.
After graduating from university, Li Ping joined a large state-owned enterprise in the south. Last year, she seized the opportunity and transferred to the Yan City branch, and even got a supervisor position.
Now, her monthly salary is over ten thousand. She has her own car and plans to buy a house in two years.
Han Xiaoyang’s words were full of praise, speaking with passion and pride.
Li Ping quietly ate her hotpot, with a faint smile on her lips, showing some politeness, aloofness, and distance.
Tang Song noticed this right when they met.
Compared to high school, Li Ping had really changed a lot.
Whereas Han Xiaoyang, who had been studying continuously, clearly hadn’t adjusted his mindset, still pursuing her in the same way as when they were students.
When Han Xiaoyang finally stopped talking.
Tang Song took a sip of plum juice and asked, "Xiaoyang, tell me more about Liu Qingning buying a house in Yan City."
Han Xiaoyang patted his head, remembering the main topic and feeling a bit embarrassed, said, "Okay, okay. Actually, Pingping and I both know very little about this matter; mainly it’s what your classmate Wang Xiaoru told us. She is also in Yan City but in Zhending New District."
"Wang Xiaoru?" A figure gradually emerged in Tang Song’s mind.
Han Xiaoyang nodded and continued, "According to Wang Xiaoru, Liu Qingning stayed in Yan City for two days before the New Year to learn about the new and old residential areas.
During the New Year, she contacted several classmates who were developing in Yan City, asking them to keep an eye out for good housing.
Oh right, she had some specific intentions, emphasizing a few commercial circles and communities.
The top choice was the area around Desheng Square, like Fresh Home, but the total price couldn’t exceed two million."
Upon hearing "Fresh Home," Tang Song’s heart instantly filled with mixed emotions.
Before leaving the Imperial City, Liu Qingning’s mother called him.
The gist was to persuade Liu Qingning to follow the company to Shen City because it was more suitable for her development.
At the end of the call, she subtly asked, "Tang Song, when do you plan to buy a house? Do you have any plans in the next two years? Not talking about big cities like the Imperial City, at least buy one in the provincial capital Yan City?"
Since they were from the same town and given his close relationship with Liu Qingning,
Liu Qingning’s mother knew about his family’s situation and knew he couldn’t afford a house.
So saying this was actually telling him not to hinder Liu Qingning’s bright future and to have self-awareness.
Later, when he hurried back to Yan City and saw Lu Ziming having such a good house, he felt very envious.
He also fantasized about eventually being able to buy a house here.
He had mentioned these thoughts during conversations with Liu Qingning, even taking her on video tours of his living area.
But he hadn’t known about Liu Qingning’s pre-New Year visit to Yan City.
It seemed she indeed secretly made plans without telling him.
Probably because she knew his family’s situation and that he had no savings.
Tang Song lowered his head and let out a long sigh.
First love, what are you thinking? Why didn’t you tell me?
Seeing Tang Song suddenly fall silent, Han Xiaoyang opened his mouth, but didn’t say anything.
He had lived in the same dormitory as Tang Song for almost two years, naturally knowing about his complex relationship and feelings with Liu Qingning.
Just didn’t know their current status.
Next to them, Li Ping put down her chopsticks and suddenly asked, "Tang Song, Liu Qingning is developing in Shen City now, right? I heard she started a business?"
"Yes." Tang Song nodded and said, "She participated in an entrepreneurship competition before and won a gold medal. Later, she started a business with this project. Currently, she’s working on AI+ education product development."
"Amazing." Li Ping exclaimed with admiration, "No wonder it’s Liu Qingning. She’s on a completely different level from us mortals, and our future intersections will only become fewer."
After saying that, she gave Tang Song a meaningful look and smiled faintly, shaking her head.
This time, coming to meet him was actually out of curiosity to know about his situation with Liu Qingning.
The result was obvious.
Today’s Tang Song did not leave a very good impression on her.