Chapter 337 Pick-up and Drop-off

Shen Xiaoxiao took out the packaging box and bag, carefully took out the items one by one, and then carefully packed them up.

After finishing packing, Shen Xiaoxiao checked the time and realized it was already quite late.

She decided to make a simple lunch. She skillfully prepared the ingredients and made three dishes and a soup. The three of them sat together and ate lunch.

After finishing their meal, they did not rest but continued to work.

They sorted and organized the various items they had bought, and installed the television and fan.

By the time everything was settled, time had quietly slipped away.

Dai Xingyun glanced at his watch, said goodbye to Shen Xiaoxiao and her brother, hurriedly got up and left to rush home.

Shen Xiaoxiao and Shen Xiaochuan also started to tidy themselves up. They washed up one by one and then walked together toward the state-run restaurant.

When they arrived at the state-run hotel, Xiao Wenjie was already waiting at the entrance.

After the three met, they exchanged a few pleasantries and then went into the restaurant together.

Upon entering the restaurant, Shen Xiaoxiao noticed that the state-run restaurant staff still maintained that indifferent and aloof attitude.

She couldn't help but shake her head, sighing inwardly: the country has gradually opened up, and market competition is becoming increasingly fierce. If these waiters continue with this attitude, they will probably be eliminated soon.

Shen Xiaoxiao had no intention of arguing with them.

She felt that instead of wasting time and energy arguing, she should simply go somewhere else and never patronize a state-run restaurant again.

After all the dishes were served, the three of them ate and chatted. Shen Xiaochuan and Xiao Wenjie started talking about their first meeting, recounting the fun they had during training together, and how difficult it was for them to be the director of the Chengnan Police Station now.

Shen Xiaoxiao sat quietly to the side, listening to their conversation and watching them finish a bottle of wine, their faces gradually showing signs of drunkenness.

Her heart tightened, and she quickly stood up, stopping the two men who were about to open a second bottle of wine. She said anxiously, "Brother, Brother Xiao, let's call it a day. We can drink together again next time. How about we drink at home then?"

"If you two get drunk today, I won't be able to get you both home safely by myself."

Upon hearing his sister's words, Shen Xiaochuan immediately snapped out of his daze. He quickly reached out and snatched the wine bottle from Xiao Wenjie's hand, placing it on the table beside him.

Seeing this, Xiao Wenjie couldn't insist any further, so he could only smile helplessly and say, "Haha, you really are a doting brother!"

Then, Xiao Wenjie picked up his chopsticks, grabbed some dishes from the table, and began to eat heartily.

He also ordered rice from the waiter, and devoured all the dishes on the table with Shen Xiaochuan, leaving not a single grain of rice uneaten.

After a satisfying meal, the three left the state-run restaurant. By then, the sky outside was completely shrouded in darkness.

"Brother Xiao, where do you live? Let us take you home first." Shen Xiaoxiao saw that Xiao Wenjie was walking unsteadily and couldn't help but feel worried, so she quickly asked.

"No need, no need, I really didn't drink too much. I can go back by myself. Your brother also drank quite a bit, so you should take him home!" Xiao Wenjie said, waving his hand hurriedly.

Shen Xiaoxiao did not listen to Xiao Wenjie's words. She insisted on taking Xiao Wenjie home first. "Let's take you home first. I'm really worried about you going home alone. What if something happens?"

Shen Xiaochuan, who was standing to the side, also agreed. He stepped forward, put his arm around Xiao Wenjie's shoulder, and said, "Alright, stop refusing. We'll take you home together. After we get you home safely, I'll go home with my little sister."

"Look at how unsteady you are walking now, how could we possibly let you go back alone?"

Seeing their insistence, Xiao Wenjie couldn't refuse any longer, so he nodded, and the three of them walked forward together.

I hadn't walked more than a few steps when a Jeep suddenly stopped by the roadside. The window slowly rolled down, revealing a familiar face.

"Xiaoxiao!" Dai Xingyun called out with a smile.

"Xingyun!" As soon as Shen Xiaoxiao saw Dai Xingyun, a joyful smile immediately bloomed on her face. Like a happy little bird, she ran quickly towards the jeep.

"How did you end up here?" Shen Xiaoxiao ran to the car with great joy, blinking her big eyes and asking with a face full of curiosity.

Dai Xingyun raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile.

His gaze fell gently on Shen Xiaoxiao, and he answered softly, "Didn't you say you were going to have dinner with your brother's comrades? I was worried you might drink too much, so I drove over to check if you needed any help getting home."

Shen Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up immediately, and she said excitedly, "Yes! You came at just the right time. Brother Xiao had a bit too much to drink, and my brother and I were just about to take him home, since his house is quite far away."

Dai Xingyun nodded, then turned off the car and parked it steadily. He then quickly jumped out of the car, deftly opened the passenger door, and gentlemanly invited Shen Xiaoxiao to get in.

Shen Xiaochuan and Xiao Wenjie stood aside and witnessed everything from beginning to end, without uttering a single word.

They watched as their lives were meticulously arranged, without even a chance to refuse.

"Xiao Chuan, who is this?" Xiao Wenjie finally couldn't help but ask, his gaze falling on Dai Xingyun as he looked the man up and down.

Before Shen Xiaochuan could even respond, Dai Xingyun strode forward, extended his right hand with a broad smile, and said enthusiastically, "Hello! I'm Xiaoxiao's boyfriend, Dai Xingyun. It's a pleasure to meet you!"

Seeing this, Xiao Wenjie quickly extended his right hand and shook hands tightly with Dai Xingyun, smiling as he introduced himself: "Hello, I am Xiao Chuan's comrade-in-arms, Xiao Wenjie."

"Brother Xiao, please get in the car, I'll take you back," Dai Xingyun sincerely invited.

Shen Xiaochuan muttered angrily from the side, "Let's go, let's go up! It's good that someone can drive us home!" His tone seemed to carry a hint of reluctance.

However, Dai Xingyun didn't care about Shen Xiaochuan's attitude. He knew very well that Shen Xiaochuan's awkwardness hadn't completely subsided yet.

After the two got into the car, Dai Xingyun calmly walked to the driver's side door, gently opened the door, sat in the driver's seat, and fastened his seatbelt.

Then, he turned to look at Shen Xiaoxiao sitting in the passenger seat and gently reminded her, "Xiaoxiao, fasten your seatbelt, we're about to leave!"

Shen Xiaoxiao, as if deliberately imitating Dai Xingyun, slowly fastened her seatbelt with a mischievous smile on her face.