Anecdotes about Ma Niang in East China

"Eh?"

"I'll let you sleep on the floor today!" Dongcheng Kuaiju said sternly, "Are you scared!?"

"Hey, you won't let me sleep on the sofa or get out of here. Aren't you too gentle, Xiao Dongcheng?" The big shock left him speechless, "Xiao Dongcheng, it's easy for someone to take advantage of you."

"Aren't you the one who took advantage of the situation now?" Dongcheng Kuaiju had exhausted all his energy for complaining today, and finally pushed and pulled Big Shock out of the bathroom, and then locked the door with a snap.She was obviously taking a shower, but she was sweating all over from the intense exercise. It was only then that Dongcheng Kuaiju realized that maybe the shock was more erroneous than she thought.

But after all, she was a young lady raised in a boudoir. Dongcheng Kuaiju found a reason in his heart for the sudden shock, and then started taking a bath again.As for the big shock of being kicked out of the door, I finally came back to my senses——

It seems that childhood sweetheart cards are not as versatile as imagined...

She looked at the bathroom door with some regret. Dongcheng Kuaiju had agreed to take a bath with her before, which shocked Da Da. She thought Dongcheng Kuaiju didn't mind this matter anymore, but it seemed that Xiao Dongcheng was still very traditional - even more traditional than Dongcheng Kuaiju. As a purdah lady, I want to be traditional and have no intention of getting too close to her.

This is not good... The biggest problem between childhood sweethearts and lovers is here.According to Da Shock's understanding of Dongcheng Kuaiju, it is estimated that Dongcheng Kuaiju will prepare to return to Tokyo tomorrow, so her round will be forced to end. Originally, she planned to brush up her favorability before the end, but as a result But it failed.The technique taught by Sister Jingjing was too difficult to operate, and now I really had no time to act before the end of the round.

What should I do now...

Da Shock fell into deep thought, and it was not only Da Shock who fell into deep thought, but also Dongcheng Kuaiju who had just entered the bathtub.

The situation just now made Dongcheng Kuaiju start to think about the common sense issue of big shocks. She had no doubt that the big shocks were intentional. In her opinion, this was completely a lack of common sense.After all, Da Shock is an extremely traditional young lady, and it is unlikely that she wants to take advantage of her.

But common sense is not something that people will listen to just by saying it. You still need to follow the instructions carefully.Just as the big shocker thought, Dongcheng Kuaiju was ready to go back tomorrow.After all, she is a person who can't take any time off. Three days of rest is her limit. Just thinking about the training and challenges she will face after returning to Tokyo makes her feel twice as old as before.

"Forget it...don't think about it anymore." Dongcheng Kuaiju got up from the bathtub. This time she didn't soak for too long to prevent herself from fainting again.Her physique is indeed much worse than that of the average racehorse girl. Although she is still a supermodel by human standards, it is beyond her imagination to faint immediately after soaking in hot water for a while.

Dry yourself off, blow-dry your hair, then put on a change of clothes and throw the rest into the laundry basket.Dongcheng Kuaiju then opened the door and walked out.

"Da Shock, I've washed it, you're almost..." Dongcheng Kuaiju came to the living room and found Da Shock kneeling in front of the TV, looking like he was deep in thought. "What's wrong?"

"I'm just thinking about some things about life..." Da Shock came back to his senses and looked at Dongcheng Kuaiju next to him. Dongcheng Kuaiju, who had just taken a bath, exuded a charming fragrance all over his body. I don't know if it's the smell of shower gel or Dongcheng Kuaiju's own body fragrance, or both. I was shocked and thought for a while, then put my face closer.

"Um... Xiao Dongcheng, do you use any aromatherapy?" She smelled the smell of Dongcheng Kuaiju's scent just after taking a bath carefully, and realized that it was not her imagination.She went to the supermarket to buy the shower gel with Dongcheng Kuaiju. That shower gel should not have this kind of fragrance.

"No? Why do you ask this?" Dongcheng Kuaiju sniffed his arm with some confusion, but didn't feel anything was wrong. "Didn't we buy the shower gel and stuff together?"

"That's strange... why do you smell so good, Xiaodongcheng?" Da Zhenzhen thought for a while, and then described it, "It smells similar to the jasmine flowers transplanted from my yard."

"I can't smell it..." Dongcheng Kuaiju pushed Da Shocked's shoulders, "Okay, let's go take a shower. I'll make your bed in a minute. Can you stay in the guest room?"

"Can't we sleep together?" Da Zhenzhen asked doubtfully, "Let's pretend to be a couple now!"

"No one is watching, why are you pretending to be here?" Dongcheng Kuaiju asked doubtfully, "Go, go, go, if you are next to me, you will probably make trouble again. You are really dishonest."

"Ugh..." Da Shi went to the bathroom with some disappointment, while Dongcheng Kuaiju got up and went upstairs. The guest room and his own room were both on the second floor. When Dongcheng Kuaiju came to the second floor, he was the first one to look. It's Dongcheng Kuaiju's room on her left. For the girl, this is her first time here - but for Dongcheng Kuaiju, it's not an exaggeration to say that the layout here is engraved in the DNA.

She subconsciously turned left and opened the door. What she saw was a room that seemed to be frozen in time. Whether it was the decoration, the color of the bed, or even the layout, everything was shared with Dongcheng Kuaiju. It was exactly the same in my memory. The housekeeper hired by my aunt in Haidu City kept the house clean and tidy. Maybe she was waiting for Dongcheng Kuaiju to come home one day and feel that nothing had changed?

However, Dongcheng Kuaiju just glanced at it, then closed the door silently, then turned right and opened the guest room.

Making a bed is not a troublesome thing, but for a girl, when moving in Dongcheng Kuaiju's home, she will always have some hallucinations because of the memories Dongcheng Kuaiju shared with her, as if Dongcheng Kuaiju is by her side. While telling what happened to him in this house, he took him on a tour.

For Dongcheng Kuaiju, this house has such a weight, so heavy that Dongcheng Kuaiju can only escape from here.Because the longer they stay here, the more Dongcheng Kuaiju misses the past.The so-called daily life is a continuous miracle.

Perhaps for Dongcheng Kuaiju, who has lost his daily routine, such a miracle has disappeared, right?

The girl can feel that Dongcheng Kuaiju is not in a good mood right now. There is nothing better than this.

After making the bed, Dongcheng Kuaiju came to the corridor, and at the end of the corridor was the room of Dongcheng Kuaiju's parents. The girl looked at the door. There was no change in the door, as if it would be opened in the next second. And her parents will just come out of it.

Maybe this is the difference between life and death... The girl sighed in her heart, although she can help Dongcheng Kuaiju with many things, she can't change only what has happened.All she could do was step forward and give her a hug when Dongcheng Kuaiju was crying sadly, that's all.

——If you want to cry, just cry in my arms.

——I am you, there is no need for you to pretend to be strong in front of me.

The girl gently hugged Dongcheng Kuaiju into her arms, patted her back, and spoke softly to comfort the girl whose eyes were filled with tears just by seeing this scene.

——I am always by your side.

Chapter 69·What is running in both directions?

Dongcheng Kuaiju and Da Zhenzhen only stayed in their hometown for one day, and set off back to Tokyo the next day.

Before leaving, Dongcheng Kuaiju also said something to Haidu City's aunt. Although it was just a small detail, it also meant that the connection between Dongcheng Kuaiju and Haidu City was officially re-established, and Haidu City was quite happy.

After returning to Tokyo, Dongcheng Kuaiju continued to devote herself to study and training. For her, these two were already an inseparable part of her life. She would feel a little uneasy during those three days of rest.Although it may seem tiring in the eyes of others, to herself, these are chips for Dongcheng Kuaiju to go smoothly in the future.

Of course, the happiest thing about Dongcheng Kuaiju's return is Satomi Guangzuan.She must have been the most uneasy during the three days when Dongcheng Kuaiju was taken away by the big shock. After Dongcheng Kuaiju came back, nothing changed, which made her feel a little relieved.It seems that Big Shock didn't succeed - think about it, if Dongcheng Kuaiju is so easy to win, where will Big Shock take its turn?

Dongcheng Kuaiju herself didn't notice these thoughts. She concentrated on training and studying, and occasionally chatted with Satomi Hikari or Da Zhenzhen. Time turned and it was July, and the weather was getting hotter.In order to prevent any problems, Dongcheng Kuaiju also moved to indoor training according to Miss Touko's arrangement.

The indoor sports field at Tereson College is also very complete. Not only is it air-conditioned, but it also has a wide variety of fitness themes.In order to make up for Dongcheng Kuaiju's strength problem, Yuanzi arranged several training sessions for Dongcheng Kuaiju to improve his strength. The amount of training has increased in the past few days.

On this day of training, Dongcheng Kuaiju was stopped by Toko Makinohara after only training for half a day and asked her to come to the rest room.

"What's wrong, trainer?" Dongcheng Kuaiju didn't quite understand why he had to stop training. There was still a slight gap between today's training volume.But the trainer opposite her frowned. Having just learned the news, she was a little hesitant to inform Dongcheng Kuaiju about the Chrysanthemum Appreciation.

"Actually, I got some news, and I want to see what you think." Touko Makinohara looked at her Dongcheng Kuaiju, who hardly needed her to worry about, and smiled bitterly. "Actually, it has something to do with your friend. I learned something from my senior sister a few days ago. Although it hasn't been announced publicly, I think I should tell you."

"Huh? What do you think?" Dongcheng Kuaiju was instinctively a little uneasy, but he still nodded, indicating that Yuanzi could speak directly.

"Actually, Da Ming Da Fang may withdraw from the Chrysanthemum Awards competition." Toko Makinohara sighed, "According to the information I have received, Da Ming Da Fang has a fracture and may withdraw from the competition due to injury."

"...Is it a big cry?" Dongcheng Kuaiju asked in disbelief at the news told by Toko Makinohara. "The news is loud and clear...why haven't I received any news?"

"It hasn't been announced yet..." Touko Makinohara said helplessly, "The trainers will have corresponding intelligence channels, and it's normal for them to know earlier than you know."

"But..." Dongcheng Kuaiju's reaction was also within Touko Makinohara's expectations. Before she said she wanted to confirm, she shook her head.

"I suggest you not to do this. Whether it is a mental or physical problem, it is the problem of the racing girls themselves. It is the responsibility of the racing girls and trainers to deal with these problems before the game. No matter who withdraws from the competition, we will also You must not interfere with their choices." Toko Makinohara said seriously, "If you try to persuade them now, you may only add fuel to the fire. This is their own responsibility and has nothing to do with you."

"...I..." Dongcheng Kuaiju stood there uneasily, "Then what should I do?"

"I just think you should have the right to know, but my suggestion is - don't do anything and continue to prepare for the Chrysanthemum Appreciation. The only reason why she didn't tell you this is because she doesn't want you to know. Just act like you don't do anything. It's good if you know." Toko Makinohara responded, "To be honest, I thought I should just hide it from you at first, but instead of letting you know nothing, it would be better to let you know earlier. For the horse racing girl , whether it’s a mental breakdown or physical injury, it’s a very normal thing, you don’t need to have any thoughts.”

"Then this time the Chrysanthemum Appreciation may be better than before..." Dongcheng Kuaiju realized that if both Da Ming Da Fang and Satomi Crown choose to withdraw, then this time the Chrysanthemum Appreciation may be more important than the Japanese Derby. It's a little more deserted.

"That's right, this time your opponent is almost the only northern black horse." Toko Makinohara nodded, "Although Shine Steel is also a very powerful opponent, she still has some advantages in long-distance adaptability. What you lack is almost unlikely to threaten you. At least that’s what I judge.”

"Xiao Bei..." Unknowingly, Dongcheng Kuaiju found that the Chrysanthemum Appreciation seemed to be a one-on-one showdown between herself and Xiao Bei, but she was not the kind of character who would feel happy when her competitors disappeared. , in fact, it made her a little more uneasy.

Although she was not familiar with Da Ming Da Fang and had no personal communication with him, the other party still left a deep impression on her. His character of being proud but not being knocked down by a momentary failure was actually the same. Dongcheng Kuaiju is envious.That proud person would actually be unable to compete because of something like this. In a sense, this was one of the reasons why Dongcheng Kuaiju was reluctant to enter the competition in the first place.

Competition is about pursuing the limit, and it is very easy to get injured while pursuing the limit. As far as the girl knows, athletes often have quite a lot of injuries when they retire.It is also ridiculous to say that exercise is indeed for health, but excessive pursuit of extreme exercise will destroy health.

In a sense, it is the so-called extreme of things must be reversed...

"If there is no problem..." Makinohara Tooko looked at Dongcheng Kuaiju's thoughtful look and sighed, "I don't think you have any intention to continue training. How about you just take a half-day vacation? You haven't been lazy at all recently. , in my opinion it’s almost time for you to rest.”

"...Well, let's do that." Dongcheng Kuaiju didn't object this time. Following the trainer's will is one of the tasks of a racing girl. Since Miss Touko said so, she would not object. "Then I'll go back first?"

"No, wait a minute. Although I've given you half a day's rest, you will definitely go back and have random thoughts..." Toko Makinohara raised her hand to tell Dongcheng Kuaiju not to leave in a hurry, "So I'll trouble you to follow me today. I’ve taken a trip, don’t worry, it’s not far.”

"Eh?"

-

Dongcheng Kuaiju was still a little dazed when she got into Makinohara Touko's car, but Makinohara Tooko was already prepared. After telling Dongcheng Kuaiju to fasten her seat belt, she started the vehicle. She said amidst the slight vibration. "Don't worry, this is a rare meeting for you, according to the seniors. Before the competition, I always give you a chance to experience her growth."

"Growth? Her?" Dongcheng Kuaiju was a little confused. According to Miss Yuanzi, they seemed to be going to meet someone.But Dongcheng Kuaiju couldn't figure out who could make Miss Touko so mysterious.

But before she had time to think about anything, the car had already stopped in front of a building.This building, Dongcheng Kuaiju, is not very unfamiliar. This is the Satomi family's recuperation and training center that Satomi Hikari brought him to. But why did Miss Touko bring her here?

Are you here to see the crown?Or is Da Ming Da put here to recuperate?

Dongcheng Kuaiju's doubts were still not solved, but he still followed Miss Yuanzi's instructions and followed her into the venue. Yuanzi took Dongcheng Kuaiju all the way to the training venue, which was the first time Dongcheng Kuaiju met with the North At the track where Xuan Ju was running together, and on the track, there were two racing girls training together at the moment.

The horse racing girl who is responsible for guiding Dongcheng Kuaiju is very familiar with her. She is Miss McQueen of Spica, one of the reed door gods who beat her up. And the person following Mejiro McQueen - the black figure is none other than herself. Missing was the Northern Xuanju who avoided him in school.

Did it turn out that Xiaobei has been training here?Only then did Dongcheng Kuaiju realize that the Satomi family's training ground was completely open to Xiaobei. After all, the relationship between the two families was very good.Miss Yuanzi actually brought her to see Xiaobei, which was indeed beyond her expectation.

After all, Xiaobei really had no intention of seeing him during this period... which made him feel a little lonely.

"I've brought you here, so I'll go back first. It's up to you what you plan to do. She doesn't know that you're here, Bei Xuanju. Whether you meet her or leave silently, it's up to you." Makinohara Yuan Zi patted Dongcheng Kuaiju's shoulder and said, "But I recommend that you have a good talk with her. How long have you not spoken to each other?"

"...Yeah." Dongcheng Kuaiju nodded. Seeing her expression, Makinohara Tooko also knew that it was time to exit. "Then I'll leave first. If you want to go back, just remember to call me. I'll rest upstairs."

"Well, I'm sorry to trouble you, Miss Touko!" Dongcheng Kuaiju nodded, but she had no intention of going to see Bei Xuan Ju in a hurry. Instead, she kept watching Bei Xuan Ju's training from here.

——Xiao Bei, she has become very strong...

Dongcheng Kuaiju's first reaction was this. The strength of the Northern Xuanju now is no longer the same as that of the Japanese Derby. In the past few months, the growth of the Northern Xuanju can be seen with the naked eye.After knocking on the door of the domain, the strength of Northern Xuanju was really rising at a terrifying speed.

As if a door has been opened, her power has gradually been revealed. If it is the current Northern Xuanju, Dongcheng Kuaiju thinks that it will definitely not lose to Da Ming Da Fang. Even if it is herself, it is probably difficult to say that she is He might be able to defeat this Northern Mysterious Horse, who was like Son Gohan whose potential was exploited by Kaioshin.

Bei Xuanju's talent is no less than that of Da Ming Dafang or herself. Dongcheng Kuaiju noticed very early that she is a hard worker and a hardworking genius.But during the Satsuki Appreciation and the Japanese Derby, the Northern Mysterious Horse seemed to silently follow Da Ming Da Fang and himself, like an ace accompanying him.

During the Gaoyue Appreciation and the Japanese Derby, Xiaobei had never been alienated from him. So - why did she choose to temporarily separate from him before the Chrysanthemum Appreciation?

Dongcheng Kuaiju didn't quite understand it at first, but after seeing Xiaobei's growth rate after leaving her, she seemed to understand something. For a horse racing girl, losing to someone all the time is not something worth experiencing happily, no matter what No matter how close this person is to you, you will still want to surpass her.

At first, this person might have been a big name for Xiaobei, but now...

Xiaobei, the person she wants to surpass, the person she wants to win... is me.

I don't know why, but at this moment, Dongcheng Kuaiju was a little happy.But she didn't know whether this joy was because she was happy to see Xiaobei become stronger, or whether she was happy because she had an opponent worth defeating in the Chrysanthemum Appreciation.The latter really doesn't seem like something I would feel, but there seems to be something wrong with the former.

For Dongcheng Kuaiju... maybe the fact that Xiaobei wants to seriously surpass himself is worth being happy about.

Seeing Bei Xuan Ju sweating under the scorching sun, her mood changed from a little uneasy to calm, as if watching her training was enough to make Dong Cheng Kuai Ju feel at ease and calm.No matter when, Xiaobei will definitely chase him with all her strength. This is so reassuring.

"... Huh... Huh..." After the training with her peers, Bei Xuanju, who was exhausted, panted violently. In the past few months, she seemed to be possessed by a ghost, and she has been tirelessly challenging her limits. Her strength has indeed grown extremely fast, but no matter who looks at it, they will feel that Bei Xuanju's training is simply forcing her, and it can even be regarded as abuse.

But she relied on her own strength to hold on. She pursued strength without distraction. For this matter, she even temporarily gave up her right to stay with Dongcheng Kuaiju.For her, the showdown between Juhuashang and Dongcheng Kuaiju was such an important thing, and it was the only reason why she could endure such training and persist.

Beibu Xuanju himself felt that he was a little crazy. In order to surpass Xiaodongcheng, he actually had to leave Xiaodongcheng temporarily. Even if Xiaodongcheng was angry, he couldn't defend himself.

Such a cold shoulder to the other party, yet still thinking about the other party's training.What the hell is wrong with me...

"Come on, let's drink some water first?"

At this time, someone came to her side and handed a bottle of water to her.Bei Xuanju nodded, took the water bottle, and thanked him.

"Thank you, Senior McQueen."

"I'm not some senior McQueen." The horse girl who handed over the water said with a smile, and it was at this time that Bei Xuanju realized who the voice belonged to.She raised her head in surprise, and what came into view was the Dongcheng Kuaiju who arrived at an unknown time, and the smug smile on her lips that looked like a successful prank.

"...Little...Little Dongcheng?"

Chapter 70·Promise

Only then did the Northern Genju discover that senior Mejiro McQueen had consciously disappeared on the training ground at some point, and went somewhere unknown.So in this huge training ground, only two racing girls, Dongcheng Kuaiju and myself, were left.To say that Bei Xuanju is unwavering is obviously a lie——

After all, the person you like is so close to you, no matter what, you can't treat it as normal...

"Why...why is Xiaodongcheng here?" Bei Xuanju stumbled and asked, "I told the trainer that we would train in secret...especially since I can't tell you where I am. I hid. It’s been months.”

"That's true, but who made my trainer so powerful?" Dongcheng Kuaiju said with a smile, "Also, although I know why you are avoiding me, it doesn't affect me from feeling lonely. Woolen cloth."

"...Loneliness." Bei Xuanju's heart was trembling. He didn't know whether he was happy or aggrieved. She was the loneliest person after leaving Xiaodongcheng. She almost gave up secret training several times and ran to be with Xiaodongcheng. Let's chat, okay?Even if he occasionally sees Xiaodongcheng, he has to force himself to turn around and leave. Bei Xuanju has experienced this so many times.

But at this time, Xiaodongcheng started to complain first!What's even more unpleasant is that he is actually very happy.

"Yes, Xiaobei obviously confessed to me. But he took the initiative to avoid me, looking mysterious and mysterious. Can't I still feel lonely?" Dongcheng Kuaiju asked a little funny, holding his chin. "In the beginning, I really wanted to follow your ideas, but... to be honest, now I feel a little bit better that it would be nice to have a chat."

"What happened?" Although Xiaobei is usually a little dazed, she is still very sensitive at critical moments. She felt that there seemed to be some uneasiness on Dongcheng Kuaiju's face, so she asked.

"Well, both Da Ming Da Fang and Sister Wang Guan may withdraw from the Chrysanthemum Appreciation." Dongcheng Kuaiju didn't mean to hide anything. Seeing that Xiao Bei had already asked, he simply told one of the reasons why he came here. "So, it seems that the only opponent who can really threaten me in the Chrysanthemum Appreciation is you, Xiaobei."

"...Is there such a thing?" Beibu Xuanju has been training secretly during this period and has almost no interest in worldly affairs. He didn't even know that even Da Ming Da Fang and Satomi Wang Guan would give up the chrysanthemum reward. It seemed like fate. This time the Chrysanthemum Appreciation has become a stage for a decisive battle between Dongcheng Kuaiju and himself. If he wants to defeat Dongcheng Kuaiju in the classic year, it will only be possible at the Chrysanthemum Appreciation.

Da Ming Da Fang has already lost to Dongcheng Kuaiju in the 400 meters that she is best at. In a sense, even if she participated in the Chrysanthemum Awards, she lost to Dongcheng Kuaiju in the 3000 meters distance that she is not used to. The probability is still very high.Among all the horse racing girls who can participate in this competition, the one with the best adaptability to long distance is the Northern Black Horse.

Originally, this was one of the reasons why Northern Xuanju worked so hard. After hearing that his original opponent might choose to give up, he felt even more suspicious - [Is this destiny? 】feelings.

"Although saying this is a bit sorry for Sister Wang Guan and Da Ming Da Fang, but..." Bei Xuanju's body was trembling, "I never wanted to give this stage to anyone! Xiaodongcheng! I will give it to you at the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Defeat you!"

"Hmph, anyone can talk nonsense." After hearing Bei Xuanju's words, Dongcheng Kuaiju also responded with a provocation.Although according to her character, she would probably just remain silent in response to other people's words.But only in front of Xiaobei, Xiaozuan or Big Shock, she can reveal a trace of her desire to win as a racing girl.

Only in front of these people would she express her desire to win.

"That... Little Dongcheng." After speaking his bold words, Bei Xuanju's tone suddenly weakened.Because she hasn't seen Dongcheng Kuaiju for so long, just like the rain comes after a long drought, she also lacks the Dongcheng Kuaiju factor.She asked hesitantly, "Um...if I really win you in the Chrysanthemum Appreciation, can I make a request to you?"

"Huh?" Dongcheng Kuaiju was stunned for a moment, and then related to Xiaobei's confession in the past. Her face suddenly turned red, "Wait a minute! If it is an excessive request, I will not agree to it! Than …Such as wanting to marry you or something like that.”

"...Huh?" Bei Xuanju's CPU was also burned out. All she thought about was that if she won, Xiaodongcheng would accompany her home during the Chinese New Year.As a result, Dongcheng Kuaiju had already thought of getting married. Following Dongcheng Kuaiju's idea, Xiaobei felt that he had even thought of the name of his child. "Well...even though it's not marriage, we are still during the competition after all. Getting married or something...would be big news."

"Uh...that's it." Dongcheng Kuaiju knew that he had misunderstood and covered his face with some shame. "What can I do! It's all because Xiaobei always used such words to tease me! That's why I think wrongly!"

"Then, Xiao Dongcheng, do you agree?" Xiao Bei looked tentatively at Dongcheng Kuaiju's cheek. At this time, she felt ashamed and red like an apple, making people want to take a bite. Her eyes dodge. He hesitated for a long time, and then answered as quietly as a mosquito. "...It's not impossible to...accompany you back. However, I have to discuss it with others."

"Eh? Someone else?" Xiaobei's confused eyes made Dongcheng Kuaiju feel a little embarrassed. He couldn't say that he might change the operation after the Chrysanthemum Appreciation. That would be too scary. "Who else is it?"

"... Wu... Anyway, I can't decide now." Dongcheng Kuaiju covered his face, "If you lose, I will promise you a request, but I must also have the right to refuse, how about this? Of course, I also I’m not being mean, although I can refuse, but how about you also retain the right to make a request?”