Qiao Liang took two puffs of cigarettes, pondered for a moment, then raised his glass to look at Shi Lei: "Sir Shi, you toasted me 6 glasses of wine just now, and now I will toast you 6 glasses..."

"No." Shi Lei interrupted Qiao Liang and raised his glass, "County Magistrate Qiao, I want to toast you with the 7th cup."

"Oh, 6 cups, six and six are very smooth, what do you say about this 7th cup?" Qiao Liang looked at Shi Lei and smiled.

"Seven up and eight down, this 7th glass of wine, I wish County Magistrate Qiao a straight up in the future." Shi Lei paused after saying that, glanced at He Qingqing, and then said solemnly, "Also, this 7th glass of wine, I want to deeply thank County Magistrate Qiao for saving Qingqing the night he just arrived in Liangbei..."

After saying this, Shi Lei was grateful to Qiao Liang, and his eyes were filled with an angry look. This angry look was obviously for Shang Ke.

After hearing Shi Lei's words, Qiao Liang glanced at He Qingqing. Obviously, He Qingqing told Shi Lei the real reason why he beat Shangke.

He Qingqing looked at Qiao Liang and looked at herself, nodded slightly, and then raised her glass: "County Magistrate Qiao, I will toast you with Shi Lei."

"Okay, it's hard to refuse the kindness, let's drink together." Qiao Liang clinked glasses with them, and then everyone did it together.

Shi Lei was already drunk at this time and looked at Qiao Liang impulsively: "County Magistrate Qiao, they are all leaders. Why do you think some leaders are so beastly?"

Qiao Liang laughed: "Sir Shi, you're drunk too much."

Shi Lei shook his head: "No, I didn't drink too much, I'm very clear now... County Magistrate Qiao, after learning about Qingqing's incident, I deeply appreciate you and admire your righteous deeds. On the other hand, I hate the bastard who acts by mistake. At the same time, I hate myself for being a low-level, powerless and unable to protect Qingqing..."

After saying that, Shi Lei exhaled angrily, clenched his fists and slapped himself in the thigh.

Qiao Liang looked at Shi Lei silently. At this moment, he vaguely felt that although He Qingqing was normal to Shi Lei, Shi Lei seemed to have that kind of meaning to He Qingqing.

This seems normal. With He Qingqing's appearance, identity, and his resume from a prestigious university, there are many men in Liangbei who admire He Qingqing, not to mention that Shi Lei and He Qingqing are classmates who have been raised in the same family dean since childhood.

At the same time, Qiao Liang clearly realized that with the relationship between Shi Lei and He Qingqing, he was very angry at Shang Ke forcibly molesting He Qingqing, and he hated Shang Ke very much.

This made Qiao Liang blurred a signal, which was related to He Qingqing's invitation to dinner to let Shi Lei accompany him.

Qiao Liang then said to Shi Lei: "Sir Shi, what you said just now is limited to tonight's dinner. I know there is no problem, but don't mention it on any other occasion. I say this for your own good and for Director He's good."

Shi Lei looked at Qiao Liang gratefully: "County Magistrate Qiao, I understand, don't worry, I won't say this on other occasions."

Qiao Liang smiled slightly, then raised his glass: "Come on, I will start to give you a reply, drink--"

He Qingqing also raised her glass: "I'll drink with you..."

After Qiao Liang finished giving back, he drank all the two bottles of Laojiao, and He Qingqing also drank all the bottle of red wine.

At this time, Qiao Liang had a strong sense of alcohol, and Shi Lei's sense of alcohol was even stronger. Although He Qingqing drank red wine, she was still a little overwhelmed with a bottle of alcohol and her face turned red.

Then everyone had a meal.

After drinking and eating, Shi Lei settled the bill and everyone walked out of the restaurant.

"Director He, please go with Sheriff Shi. You happen to be in the same family compound." Qiao Liang looked at He Qingqing and said.

He Qingqing shook her head and said to Shi Lei: "I won't go home tonight. I'll live in the dormitory of the unit. You can go back first. I'll go with County Mayor Qiao."

Shi Lei was a little disappointed when he heard this, but was helpless.

Qiao Liang looked at Shi Lei's disappointed look and wanted to laugh, shook hands with Shi Lei: "Sir Shi, thank you for treating you tonight. I'm very happy to know you. I'll contact you often when I have time."

After hearing Qiao Liang's words, Shi Lei was happy again: "Okay, County Magistrate Qiao, as long as I am in Liangbei County, I will listen to your call at any time."

Qiao Liang smiled: "Even if you don't go back to the county town, maybe we can contact you. Of course, because I am busy with work, sometimes it is more convenient for you to contact Director He."

Shi Lei nodded: "Okay."

He Qingqing thought about Qiao Liang's words and blinked...

After Shi Lei left, Qiao Liang and He Qingqing walked back.

At this time, there were few pedestrians and vehicles on the streets. The small county town seemed quiet and deserted. In the deep night sky, stars were twinkling, and a full moon hung in the night sky.

Qiao Liang and He Qingqing walked side by side along the sidewalk without saying anything, and there was a slight coolness in the late autumn air.

A gust of night wind blew, and He Qingqing, who was dressed in thin clothes, couldn't help but chill. Qiao Liang noticed it and then stopped.

He Qingqing also stopped and looked at Qiao Liang.

"Isn't it a little cold?" Qiao Liang said.

"Yes." He Qingqing nodded, and then couldn't help but sneeze.

He Qingqing rubbed his nose and was embarrassed to smile at Qiao Liang: "I have allergic rhinitis."

Qiao Liang also smiled. He drank a pound of white wine at this time and was getting hot all over.

Qiao Liang then took off his coat and put it on He Qingqing, then patted He Qingqing on the shoulder: "Let's go."

He Qingqing felt warm in her heart. While walking with Qiao Liang, she couldn't help but lower her head and sniff Qiao Liang's coat. Well, there was a faint smell of man on her clothes, like Qiao Liang's smell.

Qiao Liang noticed it again and said as he walked, "Does it smell good?"

He Qingqing couldn't help but feel shy, but she still plucked up the courage to say: "It smells good."

"What's good about it? In addition to the smell of smoke, it's the smell of alcohol, and it also has the smell of sweat." Qiao Liang said lightly.

"That smells good too." He Qingqing said.

"Why?" Qiao Liang said.

"Because..." He Qingqing hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Because this is the clothes you are wearing."

Qiao Liang stopped again when he heard this and looked at He Qingqing.

He Qingqing also stopped and looked at Qiao Liang boldly with the intention of drinking.

In the night, He Qingqing's eyes were very bright.

Qiao Liang stared at He Qingqing for a while, then smiled: "Does the leader's clothes smell good?"

"No." He Qingqing shook his head decisively.

Qiao Liang frowned: "What does it mean? Secretary Ding is the leader. Do you think her clothes smell bad?"

"This..." He Qingqing's mouth was half open, she didn't expect Qiao Liang to say that.

"What's this? Say it." Qiao Liang said with a smile.

He Qingqing was embarrassed to laugh: "I thought you were talking about the male leader."

"Male leaders may not be all." Qiao Liang said in his words.

He Qingqing frowned: "It seems that you are reluctant to accept my statement."

"What should I accept? Give me a reason." Qiao Liang said.

He Qingqing pursed her lips and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Then Qiao Liang looked at Yekong and said, "Although I've had a first contact, I feel that Shi Lei is very good."

"Yes, he is good. He is my best friend and a friend who can make friends with you." He Qingqing said.

"Just like this kind of friend? Don't you feel anything else?" Qiao Liang said.

He Qingqing smiled: "I know what you mean. Let's put it this way, Shi Lei and I grew up together since we were young, and we have always been classmates. I know he has always had a crush on me, but I really don't have that feeling about him. If there were, I wouldn't have a boyfriend in college. If there were, what we should have happened long ago, and we will not maintain this pure friendship and friendship to this day."

Qiao Liang looked at He Qingqing and said nothing.

He Qingqing then said: "Actually, the kind of things between men and women need to come from the heart, and it is really not something that can be forced."

Qiao Liang nodded subconsciously.

Then He Qingqing said: "County Magistrate Qiao, Shi Lei is a trustworthy person. I know him and he is trustworthy."

Qiao Liang understood what He Qingqing said was implying himself, and said silently for a moment: "From tonight's dinner, I can obviously feel Shi Lei's concern and concern for you. If you tell me that he is trustworthy, I can understand what you mean. So, do you think this kind of trust has the elements of using Shi Lei?"

He Qingqing understood what Qiao Liang meant by using it, and looked a little embarrassed, murmured: "County Magistrate Qiao, in fact... if... if we think what we might do is just and righteous, then if Shi Lei can help, it seems that this cannot be said to be using it. It should be said that he is also adding bricks and tiles to justice, and this is also what he is willing to do."

Qiao Liang let out a gentle breath: "After you say this, it seems that I feel a lot of comfort in my heart. It seems that you, me, and we, can all find some kind of comfort and some kind of relief to some extent."

He Qingqing also let out a light sigh: "In fact, many times, people must find the right reason to convince themselves and make themselves feel at ease."

Qiao Liang looked at He Qingqing: "Director He's words are very frank and meaningful. I seem to feel that you are a thoughtful person now."

He Qingqing said: "Everyone has thoughts, but some are simple, some are complex, some are shallow, and some are deep. Of course, everyone's thoughts are determined by their own experiences and experiences formed on the basis of logical analysis, judgment and induction. Some people have lived most of their lives and have rich experiences, but are not good at summarizing and deepening. In this way, they are still a treacherous mind. Compared with County Magistrate Qiao, even if they have a little bit of thought, they are still far behind. Although County Magistrate Qiao is young, in my opinion, your thinking and thoughts are far ahead among their peers."

"Thank you, Director He for your praise. I am ashamed of your words, and I feel ashamed of it." Qiao Liang said.

"County Magistrate Qiao is too humble. At least, I think you surpass County Magistrate Shang in this regard." He Qingqing said.

Qiao Liang frowned: "Why are you comparing me with him?"

"What do you think?" He Qingqing asked back.

Qiao Liang looked at He Qingqing for a while and then started laughing.

He Qingqing also smiled, and while laughing, she felt that she and Qiao Liang had a tacit understanding in some aspects.

This tacit understanding is rare.

At this time, Qiao Liang also felt that there was a tacit understanding between him and He Qingqing unknowingly, and this tacit understanding seemed to be based on common interests.

The two continued to walk forward, thinking about this tacit understanding as they walked.

Inadvertently, Qiao Liang remembered a sentence: In today's society, due to different interest relationships, various ways of transactions will arise between people. There are countless types of transactions, but there is a transaction called tacit understanding.

Thinking about this sentence, Qiao Liang suddenly felt a little uncomfortable and frowned slightly.
Chapter completed!