What if I haven't seen Siheyuan?

Near noon, the bright sunshine poured down on the path of the factory, outlining patches of golden light.

Yan Xiaoyao, Qin Huairu and Liu Lan were walking side by side, discussing lunch arrangements in a warm manner.

"Let's take our lunch from the cafeteria back to the infirmary to eat. I've also prepared some braised beef in soy sauce for you!" Yan Xiaoyao spoke first, his voice gentle and kind.

Qin Huairu nodded gently and responded, "Okay, this is more comfortable. I can eat in the infirmary and have a good rest."

Liu Lan also smiled and agreed: "Yes, the cafeteria is too crowded and noisy, take it back to the infirmary to eat in peace and quiet."

So, the three of them reached a consensus and walked briskly towards the cafeteria. Their figures appeared so harmonious and warm under the warm sunshine.

As soon as the lunch bell rang, Xu Damao rushed out of the workshop impatiently, trotted all the way to the canteen entrance, found a conspicuous spot and sat down.

His eyes kept eagerly looking in the direction of the crowd, with a deliberately flattering smile on his face, and he kept thinking in his mind: "I must meet Yan Xiaoyao by chance later, get close to him, and improve my favorability."

Xu Damao sat upright and adjusted his clothes from time to time, for fear of leaving a bad impression on Yan Xiaoyao.

Xu Damao, who was waiting anxiously at the canteen door, saw Yan Xiaoyao, Qin Huairu and Liu Lan walking into the canteen talking and laughing. He suddenly rushed over like a lit firecracker and stood in front of Yan Xiaoyao at lightning speed.

His face was filled with a flattering smile, his eyes narrowed into slits, and he said eagerly: "Yan Xiaoyao, what a coincidence! You are here to eat too, I just arrived too. Come on, let's go together today, I'll treat you today!" As Xu Damao spoke, he reached out to pull Yan Xiaoyao's arm, and his warmth seemed as if they were close friends for many years.

Yan Xiaoyao and the other two had just walked to the cafeteria entrance while chatting and laughing. Before they could even step in, they saw Xu Damao rushing up to them like a clown eager to show off.

The smile on Yan Xiaoyao's face froze slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in Qin Huairu and Liu Lan's eyes.

Without waiting for Xu Damao to continue speaking, Yan Xiaoyao took the lead and said, "Xu Damao, we won't go with you. The cafeteria is too crowded and too noisy. We plan to go back to the infirmary to eat after we get our meals. We are also worried that if some workers go to the infirmary later, there will be no one there."

Qin Huairu also agreed: "Yes, Xu Damao, this cafeteria is too noisy, let's go back to the infirmary to be more relaxed."

Liu Lan nodded and added, "That's right, we don't want to be crowded here." The three of them spoke in a casual yet firm tone, and it was obvious that they didn't take Xu Damao's invitation seriously.

When Xu Damao heard the refusal of Yan Xiaoyao and the other two, his heart was instantly poured with cold water and he felt unhappy.

But he still held back, still with that seemingly sincere smile on his face, and quickly responded: "Okay, okay, then when your house is renovated and you move back in, I'll invite you to my house for dinner. I'll prepare some delicious dishes and we'll have a good drink!"

Although Xu Damao said this, a hint of disappointment flashed across his eyes imperceptibly.

After some refusal, everyone lined up for food.

After eating, Yan Xiaoyao, Qin Huairu and Liu Lan walked out of the cafeteria together, talking and laughing, leaving Xu Damao standing alone at the cafeteria door.

As Xu Damao looked at the backs of Yan Xiaoyao and the other two who were talking and laughing, the smile he had forced himself on disappeared without a trace in an instant.

His face was so gloomy that it seemed like water could drip out of it, and his eyes were flashing with jealousy and calculation.

He thought sinisterly, "Look at the way the three of them are talking and laughing. This kid Yan Xiaoyao must have already taken Qin Huairu and Liu Lan into his arms. Humph, no, I have to find a way to hold him hostage, so that he will have to listen to me obediently in the future. Then I can use him as my thug to deal with Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai in the yard, and he can also help me speak well of him in front of the leaders in the factory so that I can also become a small cadre. Hehehe..."

Thinking of his pride, Xu Damao laughed out loud unconsciously, and that laughter sounded particularly strange at the entrance of the cafeteria.

Because Yi Zhonghai had taken a leave yesterday, he worked very hard this morning and finished processing all the workpieces that were left over yesterday. He was so busy that he was a little late for lunch.

When he dragged his tired steps to the cafeteria door, he saw Xu Damao standing there with a silly look on his face and grinning.

Yi Zhonghai's brows frowned instantly, his face darkened, he walked over quickly, raised his hand and slapped Xu Damao on the back of the head.

With a crisp "pa" sound, Yi Zhonghai scolded him loudly: "Xu Damao, are you possessed by evil spirits? Why are you standing here in a daze in the middle of the day? What are you smiling like an idiot for?" His voice was filled with anger and dissatisfaction, and it echoed at the entrance of the cafeteria for a long time.

Yi Zhonghai's critical hit was like a thunderclap, instantly waking up Xu Damao who was daydreaming.

Xu Damao was stunned for a moment, then he came to his senses. Anger instantly filled his face, and he yelled, "Who is so blind as to dare to hit me?"

However, just as he said this, he turned around and found that Yi Zhonghai was staring at him with a gloomy face. The look in his eyes seemed to pierce through him and made him feel creepy.

The anger on Xu Damao's face disappeared instantly, like a balloon that had been punctured. He quickly put on a smiling face, bowed and apologized to him: "Oh, you are an old man, look at how ignorant I am. I am sorry, I am sorry!"

Yi Zhonghai scolded Xu Damao harshly again, his tone stern and urgent: "Xu Damao, you are not serious all day long. You just think about nonsense here. Can you make some progress?" After that, he turned and walked into the cafeteria to eat.

Even though Xu Damao was extremely dissatisfied, he could only suppress it at this moment, and responded to Yi Zhonghai with a smile on his face: "Yes, yes, you are right, uncle, I will definitely change it, I will definitely change it."

After seeing Yi Zhonghai walk into the cafeteria, the smile on Xu Damao's face disappeared instantly. He spat fiercely on the ground, and the spit splashed a small piece of dust on the ground.

He whispered viciously: "Hmph, once I get some evidence against Yan Xiaoyao, just wait and see how I deal with you and Sha Zhu! You'll be in trouble then!" His eyes were full of resentment and calculation, as if he had already seen the day when he would be able to hold his head high.

After the three of them finished lunch, Yan Xiaoyao looked at Qin Huairu and Liu Lan in front of him and said gently, "You two should go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy the bicycles and watches now. After buying the bicycles, remember to go to the police station to get the stamps."

Qin Huairu and Liu Lan looked at each other, their eyes full of joy, and responded happily: "Okay! Got it."

Afterwards, the two approached Yan Xiaoyao lovingly and made out with him. Qin Huairu brushed the hair on her forehead, while Liu Lan smiled coquettishly.

Then, hand in hand, they walked gracefully towards the supply and marketing cooperative.

The sunlight shines on them, reflecting the intimate figures of the two.