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?Mingcheng stood in front of a wooden table not far from the dining table, staring intently at the picture of Mingjing placed on it, without saying a word.Jin Xiao noticed something, walked up to Mingcheng, handed over a key, and said softly, "Here."

Mingcheng didn't respond, and Jin Xiao wasn't annoyed, and continued, "The principal opened his mouth about the blind date, and I can't refuse. Because it was an arrangement made by Chairman Ming before his death, you can only reluctantly come to meet me." Seriously, Mr. Ah Cheng, I like you very much. I used Ah Xiang's pretext to come to Ming Mansion again and again, just to meet you and say a few words..."

Hearing this, Mingcheng's heart twitched, and his brows frowned slightly, and he shifted his gaze to Jin Xiao.Facing Mingcheng's gaze, Jin Xiao showed no sign of embarrassment, and continued to speak frankly: "But I know your intentions very well. There is no other meaning in coming here tonight, it's just a matter of being entrusted and loyal. You don't have to worry about me, after this year, I will leave Shanghai."

"You want to leave?" Mingcheng was surprised.

Jin Xiao nodded: "Well, the school's transfer order has come down."

"Where are you going?" Mingcheng asked.

"Beiping." Jin Xiao spoke, and handed the key to Mingcheng again.

Mingcheng took it over silently. Jin Xiao couldn't see that he had any intention of keeping guests, and said goodbye: "Okay, the task that Axiang gave me has been completed, and I won't disturb you to have dinner with Mr. Ming. I wish you all a happy new year." After saying congratulations, Jin Xiao went to the sofa, took off the apron around his waist, picked up his things and walked towards the gate.

"Wait a minute." Mingcheng's voice came from behind Jin Xiao.Jin Xiao turned around, Mingcheng walked up to her, and sincerely apologized: "Just now I thought... the Chinese New Year, my eldest brother and I miss my eldest sister very much, and my emotions are a little out of control, I'm sorry."

Jin Xiao turned his head and glanced at the photo Mingcheng was staring at just now, nodded and said: "I understand. I think, if Chairman Ming Ming knows, I hope you and Mr. Ming can live happily."

"Mr. Jin is right. Stay for dinner. If the eldest sister knows that Ah Cheng is so rude to you, she will be angry." Minglou came out of the small ancestral hall, joking as he walked downstairs, looking in a good mood

Mingcheng touched the back of his head in embarrassment.Seeing Jin Xiao, he burst into laughter, and responded generously, "Okay."

The New Year's Eve dinner with Mingtai and Mingtai was less reunion and more serene. Fortunately, Jin Xiao's cooking skills are excellent, and they are home-cooked dishes, which look and taste very warm.For this reason, Minglou and Mingcheng thanked Jin Xiao solemnly and made a toast, which made Jin Xiao feel embarrassed.

After eating, Minglou was drunk, and Mingcheng helped him back to his room.After settling down, when Minglou came down, Jin Xiao had already cleared the dining table.

"This is milk for you and Mr. Ming. Drink it before going to bed. The headache will be better tomorrow morning."

Mingcheng went to the kitchen, intending to make a cup of hot milk for Minglou to hangover, and then help Jin Xiao wash the dishes.Jin Xiao was already ready.

Mingcheng was thoughtful when he took it, and Jin Xiao thought he had something to say.In the end, Mingcheng just thanked him and went upstairs.Then quickly come down to help her.

"Is there really no need to send it?" Mingcheng asked again.

"I want to go for a walk in the street, Mr. Ah Cheng, would you like to accompany me?" Jin Xiao asked tentatively.

Mingcheng looked in the direction of Minglou's room, then at Jin Xiao, hesitant to speak.Jin Xiao smiled and said, "I'm just joking. There is no one at home, and Mr. Ming needs your care. But I am sober, and the school is not far away, so it doesn't matter."

Mingcheng obviously breathed a sigh of relief: "Then I'll take you out."

This time Jin Xiao didn't refuse, and Mingcheng sent her outside the yard and left.

Minglou didn't fall asleep, leaning on the sofa and looking at Mingcheng who just came in from the outside.Mingcheng felt uncomfortable being watched, and couldn't help asking him, "Brother, what are you looking at?"

Ming Lou tapped his forehead, and replied seriously: "Actually, in terms of appearance alone, you are a good match for Teacher Jin."

Mingcheng looked surprised: "Are you joking?"

Minglou asked back, "What do you think?"

Mingcheng picked up the milk with a look of disgust, put it in Minglou's hand, and said, "I said you should drink it while it's hot, and go to bed right away."

Minglou chuckled, obediently drank the milk in one gulp, went to the bed and lay down.Mingcheng shook his head, took out the empty cup and put it in the kitchen, then went back to his bedroom.

The lively crowd has gradually dispersed, and the street market is still brightly lit.The Ming Mansion was surrounded by a bright moonlight, returning to tranquility.

A black shadow flashed past, quickly opened the gate of the courtyard, entered the main hall, walked up to the second floor familiarly, and carefully entered Minglou's bedroom. After closing the door, there was a sharp dagger in his hand.

Heiying went to Minglou's bedside.Minglou breathed steadily, reeking of alcohol.The man's eyes were full of contempt and disgust, and after a silent sneer, he brought the dagger close to Minglou's neck, intending to kill the man with one blow.

"Snapped--"

The sudden light made the man instinctively squint his eyes.In this negligibly short time, Ming Lou opened his eyes, got up and took the dagger from the man's hand.The situation turned around in an instant, and the one who was going to kill became a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

"Brother is very skilled." Mingcheng leaned against the door with his arms crossed, as if he was just watching the excitement.

"The person you provoked wants to kill me, yet you still make sarcastic remarks?" Minglou looked at Mingcheng like a white-eyed wolf.

Mingcheng pouted, stepped forward and tore off the veil of the visitor.

"Mr. Jin went and came back again, because he was too drunk and couldn't tell the difference between the Ming mansion and the school?" Seeing the true face of the visitor, Mingcheng was not surprised, and so was Minglou.

When he heard Minglou's words, Jin Xiao knew that they were already on guard against him.She asked herself that there was no flaw anywhere, how did they see it?

Jin Xiao was wondering, but Minglou let her go suddenly, and sat on the sofa, but still held the dagger in his hand.

Jin Xiao did not dare to underestimate Minglou's skill in the fight between Xuyu just now.She knew that Minglou was warning her - her movements would never be faster than his dagger.

The plan was revealed, and life and death were in the hands of the other party, Jin Xiao was not in a hurry to leave.But even if you can't escape, you have to be a sensible ghost.