Queenie came over at this time. She put several dishes on the table and asked, “What are you talking about?”
She peeked at Vincent secretly and her voice was soft.
“Vincent said he could go shopping with you this afternoon, so I won’t go with you!” Chairman Martin told his daughter.
“What? Go shopping?” Queenie blushed and stared at her father in astonishment.
“Uh-huh? Didn’t you ask me to go with you? Well, I’m not going!” Chairman Martin said so as if he had taken it for granted, winking at Queenie meaningfully.
“Oh, right! Vincent, are you available this afternoon?” Queenie realized what her father meant and continued to ask.
“Yeah, I can go with you if you don’t mind...”
“Not at all! You are a much better choice than my father!” Queenie hurriedly said with excitement and shyness
