lerbook Chapter 513 Don't even think about pretending to be rich.
Chapter 513 Don't even think about pretending to be rich.
"No problem! It's a piece of cake!" Xie Gouhua waved his hand forcefully in the air, displaying his heroic spirit.
Upon seeing this, the little fox immediately clasped its hands together and made an exaggerated bow.
The guy's smile was practically overflowing as he grinned and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Brother Gouzi is so generous! His magnanimity is unmatched!"
After all, it was an old classmate reunion, and once the enthusiasm was high, they couldn't stop talking.
From the latest interesting stories happening on the streets and alleys, to casual conversations about the ever-changing international situation, and the joys and sorrows of their own work and lives, everyone talked about everything under the sun.
Especially after a few drinks, their words flowed like a flood, surging and never ceasing.
One topic after another, it just wouldn't stop.
Yu Huan watched as everyone drank and chatted with great enthusiasm. Although he was very hungry, he remained calm and slowly chewed each bite.
If you eat too fast, you'll be full soon and you'll just be sitting there awkwardly, unable to join the conversation. That would be so boring.
Xie Gouhua tilted his head back and gulped down a large mouthful of beer. He then stretched his neck out and let out a loud and long burp, which attracted a lot of attention.
At this time, several tables of diners had arrived at the restaurant, but the most lively table was the one in the far corner.
Xie Gouhua's cheeks were flushed slightly from the alcohol, and his eyes were a little tipsy. He looked at Yu Huan and said, "Tonight, should we go to the Golden Microphone to belt out a few songs, or find a place to get a foot massage and relax? Boss, you make the decision!"
The so-called "golden microphone" is Xie Gouhua's catchphrase, which basically means "sing while touching," while the so-called "washing feet" means getting the full package.
When Yu Huan heard Gouzi suddenly call her name, she subconsciously turned her head and her gaze quickly fell on the wall clock.
The hands were already steadily pointing to 12:26.
He shook his head slightly and said truthfully, "My wife is very particular about time; she specifically told me I have to be home before 1 a.m. sharp."
Upon hearing this, Xie Gouhua was stunned for a moment, as if he was surprised by this unexpected answer, and then burst into a hearty laugh.
He lightly tapped the table and said, "Fine, then your rich wife has the final say."
Yu Huan shook his head helplessly, a wry smile on his face, and said in a humorous tone, "It's not easy being a kept man. I'm like a submissive wife now, how dare I disobey my rich wife? If I get back late, who knows what she'll do to me."
Pig Brother's chubby cheeks trembled uncontrollably as he laughed, and even the chair he was sitting on creaked slightly.
He finally managed to stop laughing, cleared his throat, reached out and patted Yu Huan's shoulder heavily, saying, "It's not that bad, Huan'er, you're the boss! How could you become henpecked?"
Yu Huan shrugged and jokingly replied, "Fang Xuanling, a prime minister of a great era, was known for being henpecked. So what if I'm just a lowly leader? It's not shameful to be submissive in front of your wife."
Xie Gouhua casually grabbed a tissue and wiped his mouth haphazardly.
Then, in a careless manner, he crumpled the tissue into a ball and threw it into the bowl in front of him.
Immediately afterwards, he reached for a pack of Furongwang cigarettes, took out a cigarette, and while handing them out to everyone, he grinned and said, "Then come to my house for dinner tomorrow. We brothers should have a good get-together."
"No problem!" Pig Brother responded immediately in a booming voice.
Little Fox nodded with a smile, her face beaming, and said, "I have plenty of time. I still have several days of vacation left. I'm just worried about getting bored at home. It would be perfect to go to Dog's house and join in the fun."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan instantly recalled the fact that Lao Lin and his mother-in-law were going back to Xingcheng the next day, and a fleeting hint of hesitation crossed her face.
This expression, like a tiny ripple on a calm lake, was fleeting, yet it still couldn't escape Xie Gouhua's eyes.
Xie Gouhua and Yu Huan were best buddies who slept in bunk beds and lived together for several years.
He methodically handed out cigarettes to everyone, picked up a lighter, lit a Furongwang cigarette with a crisp "click," took a deep drag, and slowly exhaled a large cloud of smoke.
At the same time, he smiled and looked at Yu Huan and said, "Huan'er, are you free tomorrow? Whether it's lunch or dinner, it's fine. Just give me a definite answer."
Upon hearing this, Pig Brother immediately stretched out his thick arm and placed it on Yu Huan's shoulder, as heavy as a small mountain.
He shook Yu Huan vigorously, his face beaming with a warm smile, and said in a deep voice, "Huan'er, everyone understands that you're not drinking today, after all, your rich wife gave the order. But you can't spoil the fun when we go to Gouzi's house for dinner tomorrow! We brothers are usually scattered all over the place, it's rare for us to get together during the New Year to have a lively meal, how comfortable and precious that would be!"
Little Fox listened from the side and nodded repeatedly, quickly adding, "Brother Pig is right. We're all busy with our own things most of the year, and we only see each other a few times a year. It's only during the New Year that we can get together properly. Dog has invited us so warmly, if you refuse, you'll be really disrespectful to everyone."
Yu Huan listened to his brothers chatting away, their overwhelming enthusiasm was simply too much for him to handle.
With a slight smile, he said, "Alright, then tomorrow at noon. I might have to have dinner with my parents-in-law tonight, so I really can't get away."
Xie Gouhua, having already eaten and drunk his fill, with a cigarette dangling from his lips and a look of smug satisfaction on his face, said, "Then it's settled! Tomorrow at noon, I'll prepare a sumptuous feast at home. You all have to be there on time, no one is allowed to be left out!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he braced himself on the edge of the table and struggled to stand up.
Xie Gouhua is a good eater and loves to drink.
His legs swayed involuntarily as he stood up, and he walked with a slight stagger, a limp characteristic of those who are drunk. He turned around and took a step—
The little fox, quick as lightning, grabbed his arm like an eagle catching a chick, grinning and teasing, "Hey, dog! Where are you rushing off to in such a hurry?"
Xie Gouhua froze, like a puppet suddenly pulled back.
He turned his head slightly, a hint of confusion in his eyes. After a moment of stunned silence, he realized what was happening, waved his other hand, and mumbled, "Oh dear, I need to go to the bathroom. All this beer I've been drinking is about to burst my bladder!"
Little Fox, however, had no intention of letting him off so easily, and increased the pressure on his hand.
Especially the smile on his face, which carried a hint of mockery, as he said, "If you want to go, then come along. Do you think I don't know what you're up to? Don't try to act like a big spender and secretly pay the bill to show off in front of the brothers!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the little fox quickly stood up.
The way she was clinging tightly to Xie Gouhua's arm was as if she was afraid he would grow wings and fly away. She was very assertive, as if she wanted to be inseparable from Xie Gouhua, even guarding him when he went to the toilet.
Little Fox lowered her head and teased Yu Huan and Pig Brother, saying, "I'm going to the toilet with Gouzi. I have to keep a close eye on him. I can't let him steal the spotlight by paying the bill!" Pig Brother laughed so hard he almost fell over.
At this moment, the zipper of his down jacket was wide open, and the thin inner layer could not contain his huge belly at all.
With his unrestrained laughter, his stomach trembled, like waves rolling.
He laughed and joked, "You two went to the restroom, aren't you afraid that either Huan'er or I will take the opportunity to pay the bill and steal your thunder?"
"Well!" Xie Gouhua shook his head helplessly. "We're stuck here tonight."
The cigarette dangling from his lips swayed slightly as he spoke, ash falling in clumps onto his sweater.
The little fox looked around and noticed that the diners at the surrounding tables were all casting curious glances at it.
He then coughed slightly and suggested in a low voice, "This situation is really deadlocked. How about we stick to the old rules and play rock-paper-scissors? Whoever loses pays. It's a fair competition, how about it?"
As he spoke, he kneaded his hands like dough, eager to try.
"Great idea! That's brilliant!" Pigsy immediately perked up upon hearing it.
However, Yu Huan shook his head slowly, a gentle smile on his face, and said, "We're all different now, and our wallets are fuller. How about we change the rules? Whoever wins pays. It'll be a fresh way to play. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Gouhua was slightly taken aback.
But in an instant, the corners of his mouth turned up in a big smile: "Huan'er's suggestion is brilliant! Whoever wins pays the bill, no wonder you're the leader!"
So, they all stood in a circle around the table.
After a fierce contest, Pig Brother's luck turned, and he won the rock-paper-scissors game.
After paying the bill, the four of them strolled over to the BMW and started chatting again.
The little fox lifted her foot, a hint of envy and teasing in her eyes, and lightly tapped the wheel rim with the tip of her shoe, clicking her tongue in admiration: "Huan'er, your BMW is so eye-catching when you park it like this!"
"That's right! Huan'er has hooked up with a rich woman and risen to the top in one step. Now he's living such a comfortable life. I'm so envious!" Pig Brother stood aside, puffing out his round belly as if he were several months pregnant, and chimed in.
Xie Gouhua put his hands on his hips, turned to look at Yu Huan, whose face was mostly covered by a mask, and asked with a smile, "Boss, aren't you really planning to go get a foot massage to relax? This is a rare opportunity!"
Yu Huan shook his head slightly and said jokingly, "Don't tempt me, my rich wife is a real 'tiger mom.' I told you before that she specifically told me I have to be home before 1 a.m. It's already past 12:30. If I go to a foot massage parlor to have some fun now, she'll probably scrub my feet with a steel wool pad when I get back!"
As soon as these exaggerated and humorous words were spoken, the group burst into laughter.
Laughter instantly shattered the tranquility of the night, echoing through the streets.
"Haha, washing feet with steel wool? How could you even think of that? Even if a rich woman is strict, she can't really be that cruel!" Little Fox had just finished eating and her belly was round and full. When she laughed, her body shook like a leaf, and she subconsciously covered her belly tightly with her hands, as if she was afraid that she would laugh her belly apart.
Pig Brother laughed even more exaggeratedly, his whole belly jiggling like waves.
He finally came to his senses, reached out and wiped away the tears that had welled up in his eyes from laughing, and said breathlessly, "Huan'er, you're exaggerating too much!"
Seeing his brothers laughing so hard they were practically falling over, Yu Huan couldn't help but laugh out loud himself.
Passersby cast curious glances at the group of young people laughing heartily, and were also moved by their enthusiastic emotions, their lips unconsciously curving upwards as if they were sharing in their joy.
"Alright, enough rambling, I have to go!"
Yu Huan smiled and waved, then turned around and walked briskly to the driver's side, reaching out to open the car door.
Xie Gouhua immediately yelled at him, "Huan'er, drive carefully on the road. See you tomorrow at noon!"
"Okay!" Yu Huan smiled and nodded in response, bent down and sat in the car, reached out and precisely inserted the car key into the lock, and gently turned it.
In an instant, the engine emitted a deep and powerful roar.
He lightly pressed the accelerator, and the little BMW slowly drove forward.
Looking in the rearview mirror, Yu Huan watched his brothers' figures gradually shrink into the night. A series of amusing incidents from the evening involuntarily surfaced in his mind, and he couldn't help but smile knowingly…
The moment Yu Huan stepped into her home, she subconsciously turned her head and glanced at the wall clock.
The clock hand had quietly passed one o'clock and was pointing to 1:03.
However, Lin Yourong did not call to urge him throughout the entire night.
Yu Huan originally thought that Lin Yourong was already asleep in the bedroom, so she leisurely finished washing up, and even went to the shower to rinse her feet before heading to the bedroom.
When he gently pushed open the bedroom door, the scene before him made him pause slightly.
Lin Yourong was sitting against the headboard, holding her phone. The dim, soft light from the bedside lamp shone on her beautiful face, outlining her delicate features and adding to her gentle and charming temperament.
Lin Yourong keenly caught the subtle sound of the door opening. She turned her gaze away from the glowing phone screen and looked at Yu Huan, who had appeared in the doorway.
"You're back?" Her voice was tinged with weariness, but full of concern.
A warm feeling welled up in Yu Huan's heart. As she walked towards the bed, she said softly, "Yes, you're back. Don't you have to record a song tomorrow? Why aren't you asleep yet?"
Lin Yourong smiled slightly, her eyes full of tenderness, and said softly, "I'll be waiting for you."
These three simple words, like the warmest ray of sunshine in spring, shone directly into Yu Huan's heart with just the right temperature.
Yu Huan felt a sudden surge of warmth in her heart, a warm current welling up in her chest.
He slowly sat down on the edge of the bed and then pulled Lin Yourong into his arms. (End of Chapter)