Xia Ling had everything planned out.
But in the evening, Tang Nan came to her house, but it was not the tryst she had imagined.
Instead, he paid her a formal visit.
There was nothing valuable at home, so Tang Nan went down to the river to catch fish and brought them in the basket. He was not empty-handed.
He returned the money Xia Ling gave him at noon to mother Mei.
He also told them not to blame Mei Qian. He wanted to return the money in the afternoon.
He was afraid that they did not know at first, but because he knew that Mei Qian was being blamed, he did not come.
Initially, mother Mei only gave the girl a small punishment.
However, when Tang Nan said this, it made it seem like they were deliberately punishing them, forcing the Tang family to return the money.
Mother Mei's face turned red.
They let Tang Nan stay at home for dinner, and Tang Nan was generous enough to stay.
Previously, other than celebrating the New Year, Tang Nan would send some things, but he did not even visit the Mei family.
This time, he sat with the Mei family for dinner.
He had a good alcohol tolerance and a straightforward personality. He was meticulous and had his own ways of advancing and retreating.
Although Tang Nan had never studied before, mother Mei looked at him and could tell that he was a responsible person. She felt that Tang Nan was much better than Li Qing.
After dinner, Xia Ling gave Tang Nan a hint to let him out.
Tang Nan did not move.
Under the square table, Xia Ling's shoe tip reached out and touched Tang Nan's foot.
Tang Nan glanced at her but still did not move.
Xia Ling was angry, so she simply propped up her face and stared blankly at the chopsticks in her hands.
In fact, the tips of the shoes in the dark had lifted up Tang Nan's pants and rubbed against his legs.
Father Mei and mother Mei did not notice anything unusual.
It was just that Tang Nan's body was tensed up. He glanced at Xia Ling and then at her. Who among the daughters of good families would be so bold as to dare to do such a thing!
This Mei Qian was a little vixen who was deliberately trying to restrain him. If he did not marry her quickly, Tang Nan would not be able to go out without worry.
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Dinner was almost over.
Tang Nan finally opened his mouth and said that he wanted to go back.
Just as he got up, Xia Ling got up as well.
"I'll send you off."
She looked at him with an extremely natural expression.
It was as if she wasn't the one who had done those provocative things previously.
Tang Nan's eyes were a little deep.
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When he left the Mei family home, Tang Nan's legs were crossed.
His pants were a little tight to begin with, but he was afraid that the Mei family's parents would notice something was amiss.
Just as he left the Mei family home, the girl's finger gently hooked Tang Nan's finger.
She turned around and squeezed her hand into his hand. She crossed her fingers with his and held his hand.
The rough hand and the soft and tender hand were together.
It was not the first time he felt the soft and delicate touch on his palm.
However, Tang Nan was held by her hand like this.
When the tip of her finger brushed past his palm, the tickling feeling made Tang Nan's body even more tense.
Tonight, the sky was filled with stars, but there was no moon.
Seeing Tang Nan's stiff and tense expression, Xia Ling really liked the feeling of teasing him.
She said that she would send him off, but in the end, she sent him from the village to the village entrance.
The houses on both sides were sparse, and one could already see Tang Nan's house.
Walking past a corner, there happened to be a luxuriant willow tree.
Xia Ling was suddenly pulled by the man and bumped into his firm embrace.
She could smell the man's breath mixed with the slight scent of sweat.
Hugging her, he pressed her against the tall willow tree.
Lowering his head, his arms were firm, and his deep eyes were locked tightly onto Xia Ling.
"Mei Qian, didn't you say that you have something to say to me tonight?"