Chapter 2060: Chapter 1935: Mr. Song and I Are Just Good Friends

"Did you invite me?" Qiao Yutong sat in the passenger seat, rolling her eyes at Song Xiaodong.

"Well, you’re benefiting from my connection too." Song Xiaodong replied.

"Hmph, if it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t even go if others invited me. You should feel honored to have me as your plus one." Qiao Yutong scoffed at Song Xiaodong.

"Alright, alright, thanks Deputy Director Qiao for gracing us with your presence." Song Xiaodong answered.

"Oh, I told you, don’t call me Deputy Director Qiao anymore." Qiao Yutong said unhappily.

"Okay, Xiao Qiao." Song Xiaodong called with a smile.

"You!" Qiao Yutong lightly punched Song Xiaodong’s arm.

"No, no, I’m driving, I’m driving." Song Xiaodong said.

"You’re just asking for it." Qiao Yutong said to Song Xiaodong.

"You’re not hitting me, you’re flirting with me." Song Xiaodong said playfully.

"Who’s flirting with you, shameless." Qiao Yutong said, her voice growing quieter as she turned her whole body towards the window.

"Then tell me what should I call you? Yutong? Tong Tong?" Song Xiaodong blinked and turned to ask Qiao Yutong.

"I don’t care, whatever you like!" Qiao Yutong said, her ears turning red, turning her body away to avoid letting Song Xiaodong see her face.

"No, call me whatever you want in private, but in front of others, it’s better to call me Deputy Director." Song Xiaodong said, glancing at Qiao Yutong out of the corner of his eye.

"What do you mean by ’call me whatever you want in private’? Who gave you permission to call me whatever you want in private?" Qiao Yutong turned her head, raised her eyebrows, and shouted at Song Xiaodong.

"Tong Tong, don’t be mad!" Song Xiaodong said with a mischievous smile.

"You..." Qiao Yutong didn’t say anything, pouting her lips, crossing her arms, and turning back to look out the window without speaking.

"Tong Tong, what’s wrong? Why did you turn away from me?" Song Xiaodong continued to call Qiao Yutong.

Qiao Yutong did not respond, continuing to look out the window.

"Tong Tong? Don’t be angry, I was just joking!" Song Xiaodong said.

"Tong Tong?"

"Tong Tong?"

"Oh, stop calling me, you’re giving me goosebumps!" Qiao Yutong turned her head, annoyed, showing Song Xiaodong the goosebumps on her fair arm.

Song Xiaodong drooled at the sight.

"You better call me Deputy Director Qiao instead."

Getting out, Song Xiaodong got out of the car first, walked over to open the door for Qiao Yutong, then extended his hand to hold hers, helping her out of the car, offering his arm for her to link into.

"What’s this?" Qiao Yutong raised her eyes and asked Song Xiaodong.

"Quick." Song Xiaodong shook his arm.

"Ha ha—" Qiao Yutong understood, and generously linked her arm with Song Xiaodong’s, her chest nudging against his elbow intentionally or unintentionally.

"I think you’re just looking for a fight. Let me tell you, if a fight breaks out, I’ll really arrest you!"

Qiao Yutong held onto Song Xiaodong’s arm as they slowly walked, her head leaning against his arm as she spoke to him.

"What if someone else starts on me first?" Song Xiaodong asked.

"If you don’t fight back, then I’ll arrest them." Qiao Yutong said.

"Why can’t I fight back if I’m being attacked?" Song Xiaodong protested.

"You can fight back if you’re not afraid of ending up in jail." Qiao Yutong said.

"Oh, I should’ve known not to invite you." Song Xiaodong scratched his head, feeling exasperated.

"Hmph, inviting me doesn’t stop me from arresting you." Qiao Yutong pinched Song Xiaodong’s arm.

"Got it..." Song Xiaodong replied, dragging out his tone.

Qiao Yutong wrapped her arm around Song Xiaodong’s as they entered the restaurant, finding the table of foreign investors.

Song Xiaodong quickly glanced around; the people present included Yang Chao, Wang Hongfei, Li Fanglan, and other foreign investors whose names he couldn’t recall.

Seeing Qiao Yutong linked arm-in-arm with Song Xiaodong, Wang Hongfei’s expression immediately turned sour.

"Oh, I’m really sorry, there was a bit of traffic, so we’re running a bit late." Song Xiaodong quickly bowed his head, apologizing to everyone.

"Not late at all, we just arrived as well. Now that Mr. Song is here, everyone is present, so let’s start the meal!" Yang Chao came up to Song Xiaodong and said.

"Alright, alright."

"Deputy Director Qiao is here too! What a surprise!" Li Fanglan said upon seeing Deputy Director Qiao, eagerly approaching.

"Yes, I came with Mr. Song." Qiao Yutong replied with a smile, still holding Song Xiaodong’s arm.

"Ah, Mr. Song, you managed to invite our Minghe police department’s Deputy Director and beautiful officer, your face is really impressive!" Yang Chao quickly flattered Song Xiaodong.

"No, no, the police officer is responsible for the security of your development zone. Her presence here shows her concern for the construction of our development zone." Song Xiaodong turned his head and glanced at Qiao Yutong as he spoke.

"Please have a seat, let’s continue talking sitting down." Yang Chao invited Song Xiaodong and Qiao Yutong to take seats.

Wang Hongfei’s expression was dark as he remained silent.

After sufficiently displaying his close relationship with Qiao Yutong, Song Xiaodong finally sat down, feeling satisfied.

Qiao Yutong glanced sideways at Song Xiaodong, staying silent.

Yang Chao, as the organizer, stood up to speak: "Yesterday, given that Deputy Mayor Han was present, it was like a gathering of classmates with the homeroom teacher present or colleagues going out with their boss—it was a bit stifled. So today, Boss Wang and I decided to organize a casual get-together for the foreign investors, to meet some local and small business owners, build some connections, and hopefully, we can all prosper together in the future!"