lerbook Chapter 375 What you said in this chapter makes sense!
Chapter 375 What you said in this chapter makes sense!
Chapter 375 What you said makes sense!
The following evening, the sun slowly and gradually sank into the sky in an extremely gentle manner.
The magnificent sunset clouds, a tapestry of orange and red, spread across the sky in countless shapes and forms, like a flowing scroll painting.
Yu Huan finished a busy day at work and strode towards the bike shed.
At the same time, his slender fingers deftly pulled out his phone from his pocket and dialed a number for his younger brother.
The evening breeze, carrying a hint of chill, gently blew in.
The hem of his suit-collar trench coat fluttered wildly in the wind, and a few strands of hair on his forehead were also blown slightly by the wind, giving him a more casual and carefree look.
Yu Huan lowered her head slightly, focusing her gaze on the road beneath her feet, ignoring the people around her, and single-mindedly striding forward.
When Yu Huan learned from the phone that Yu Songnian had already finished the project and was currently playing games in an internet cafe next to the alleyway of his rented apartment, she didn't say much. She simply and forcefully said "Wait for me" and then hung up the phone.
Since I had already informed my wife in advance that I wouldn't be home for dinner tonight, there was no need to report to her again at this point.
Yu Huan casually stuffed his phone into his pocket, then straddled the electric scooter.
Although it was only a little past five o'clock, the shops on both sides of the street had already gradually lit up.
Yu Huan skillfully drove his electric scooter, weaving nimbly through the traffic, and soon arrived at Xiangchun Road.
Only when the sign for "Golden Internet Cafe" came into view did Yu Huan slowly release the throttle that had been twisted all the way to the floor, and methodically park the electric scooter on the side of the internet cafe entrance. He then took off his helmet and hung it securely on the handlebars.
After a moment's thought, he decided not to make a phone call, but to go straight in and find his younger brother.
As soon as you step into the internet cafe, the long-lost noise comes rushing towards you like a surging tide.
He paused briefly at the doorway, where the internet cafe was filled with smoke, like a thin veil hanging in the air, making the already dim lighting even more hazy.
The sound of keyboard tapping, like dense raindrops, mingled with the excited shouts of young people playing games, instantly enveloping him.
The cigarette smoke, mixed with the stench of betel nut, forced its way into Yu Huan's nose through the gaps in her mask, causing her to frown slightly. She sighed inwardly at how worrying the environment of internet cafes was these days.
The blue light from the screen shone on the young and focused faces.
Yu Huan's eyes quickly searched for Yu Songnian's fleshy face, but she didn't see him.
So he walked slowly through rows of computer desks and chairs, glancing left and right as he went.
As they walked, Yu Huan finally spotted his little brother in the corner of the innermost row.
The guy was wearing headphones, leaning slightly forward, his focused expression suggesting that the entire world consisted only of the game in front of him.
His expression was tense as he stared at the screen, his fingers rapidly typing on the keyboard, and the mouse constantly moving, controlling the Piltover Policewoman to continuously move and attack.
Yu Huan quietly walked behind Yu Songnian and stood silently for a while.
Only after a fierce team fight ended and his younger brother entered the fray to secure a triple kill did Yu Huan reach out and gently pat him on the shoulder.
Yu Songnian was startled by the sudden tap, his body jerked violently, and his earphones almost slipped off.
He turned his head quickly, his eyes flashing with shock and then anger.
Although Yu Huan was still wearing a mask, his younger brother recognized him instantly, and his expression immediately turned to one of pure joy.
He took off his left earphone and said in a deep voice, "Brother Huan, you've finally arrived!"
Looking at his younger brother's multifaceted expression, Yu Huan's voice, tinged with teasing, came through his mask: "You little rascal, all you do is hang out in internet cafes."
“Brother Huan, I just finished work and was bored, so I played some games.” Yu Songnian said, his eyes quickly drifting back to the computer screen as if drawn by a magnet.
His mouse clicked precisely, controlling Caitlyn to attack minions again and again, each shot rhythmic.
Shortly after, the enemy's minion wave was completely wiped out.
Friendly soldiers climbed the high ground.
While skillfully pushing the mid-lane high ground tower, Yu Songnian chuckled and said, "Brother Huan, it's only a little past five o'clock. Why don't you log on and play for a while?"
Yu Huan declined almost without hesitation, saying, "You should demolish the base as soon as possible, let's go eat first."
Hearing this, Yu Songnian's eyes remained fixed on the screen, his hands never stopping, but he said, "Brother Huan, there's a menu on the table. We can order rice with toppings and eat here. It's so convenient! It saves us the trouble of going out to find a place to eat."
Yu Huan raised her hand and tapped the internet-addicted boy on the head, saying speechlessly, "All you do is hang out in internet cafes. The environment here is terrible, the air is bad, it's nowhere near as comfortable as a proper place to eat. Come on, let's go out to eat, and you can do whatever you want after we eat."
At this moment, the enemy heroes began to revive one after another.
Yu Songnian decisively controlled the Piltover policewoman to retreat from the high ground and leisurely stroll around the jungle.
He slowed his movements slightly, trying to persuade him again, and said in a muffled voice, "Brother Huan, the rice bowls at this internet cafe are pretty good. I've eaten there many times before."
Yu Huan stood aside, lost in thought, watching helplessly as his younger brother skillfully maneuvered and took out the enemy's F4...
The long-dormant internet addiction within me is starting to stir again...
A flicker of hesitation crossed his eyes, then he abruptly patted Yu Songnian's shoulder and said in a helpless tone, "Alright, let's get on the computer! It's been a while since I've played, so I'll play with you for a bit today."
Upon hearing this, Yu Songnian's face immediately broke into a憨态可掬 smile, and he hurriedly picked up the cigarette case next to the keyboard and took out a cigarette.
He lit the cigarette between his teeth and laughed, saying, "Great, Huan-ge! I knew you wanted to play too! I'll call them to raid the base right now!"
After excitedly finishing his speech, Yu Songnian quickly focused all his attention back on the game.
He took a deep drag of his cigarette, then typed even faster on the keyboard: 'Brothers, gather together, wave after wave!'
Not long after.
After Yu Huan returned from getting the temporary card, he sat down to Yu Songnian's left.
The little brother is quite big, standing here like a small mountain, which can shield him from outside view, preventing him from being recognized unexpectedly again. "Brother Huan, haven't you been to an internet cafe for more than half a year?" Yu Songnian frantically clicked the mouse on the dragon, exhaling a long string of smoke.
Upon hearing this question, Yu Huan glanced at the wisps of smoke rising above Yu Songnian's head and was slightly taken aback.
The faint hint of nostalgia in his eyes quickly vanished. He reached out and gently pressed the power button above the mousepad, then smiled and tapped it, replying, "Yes, it really has been more than half a year. When work gets busy, I don't even have time to think about these things."
Yu Huan turned on the computer and skillfully entered her ID number.
"Brother Huan, are you going to play Dota or League of Legends?" Yu Songnian asked with a smile, his eyes still glued to the screen, his hand clicking the mouse incessantly. "By the way, you've never played League of Legends before, have you?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan pondered to himself.
For him, a newbie, League of Legends is easier to pick up than the more complex Dota.
He logged into the League of Legends game interface, entered his QQ number, and said with a smile, "I've never played it before, but I'll give it a try and play this new game."
Yu Songnian nodded vigorously, his face beaming with a confident smile: "Great, Brother Huan, familiarize yourself with the interface first, and I'll show you how to fly later."
“No problem,” Yu Huan switched the old-fashioned LoL interface to the background, clicked on the menu image, and asked, “Song Nian, what would you like to eat?”
"If Brother Huan is treating, then I'll definitely have to have two portions, plus a fried egg!" Yu Songnian chuckled. "I'm going to make you pay for this meal today."
Hearing his younger brother's joke, Yu Huan couldn't help but feel a complex mix of emotions.
If it weren't for the vivid image of Lin Yourong occupying a large part of his mind, he would have felt as if he had dreamt of returning to his past life.
I often spent time with my younger brother in internet cafes, playing games together and eating takeout together. Life was simple and happy; it was a carefree and wonderful time.
He paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay, stir-fried pork with chili peppers and stir-fried chicken, plus a bottle of Coke, how about that?"
Yu Songnian did not respond immediately. He was concentrating on controlling the Piltover Caitlyn to dodge the enemy Brand's skill harassment, and precisely maneuvered to destroy the base, winning a thrilling game.
After the game ended, he turned his head, patted Yu Huan's shoulder lightly, and said with great enthusiasm, "Thank you, Brother Huan, you're so generous!"
In this noisy internet cafe, time seemed to be on the fast track, flying by at lightning speed.
Yu Huan quickly and seamlessly integrated into the game, with one game after another unfolding. He and his younger brother would cheer for brilliant moves and sigh in frustration over small mistakes.
During breaks in the game, he would hurriedly shovel rice into his mouth and then immediately immerse himself in the game again, as if he had forgotten everything around him.
After the game ended, Yu Huan quickly glanced at the time displayed in the lower right corner of the screen. His relaxed expression tightened, and he hurriedly said, "Log off! It's 7:09. Time to get down to business."
"Oh," Yu Songnian responded, then picked up the Coke, slowly brought the bottle to his lips, tilted his head back, and gulped down the half-bottle of Coke in one go.
After finishing his drink, he casually placed the empty bottle on the table, let out a long sigh, and smiled with satisfaction: "Brother Huan, you're a real hidden talent! It's my first time playing League of Legends, and I'm already playing top lane so well!"
Yu Huan coughed slightly, cleared his throat, and said in a serious tone, "With a Dota foundation, many operations and awareness are still the same. Besides, this game isn't difficult; you can get used to it after a while."
"That's true," Yu Songnian replied with a smile, his face still showing a hint of lingering enjoyment.
He caught a glimpse of Yu Huan standing up, quickly picked up the mouse again, logged off the internet cafe system, and then grabbed the cigarette case and lighter, putting them quickly into his pocket.
He continued, "Brother Huan, when are we going to meet up again?"
"Next time, when we're both free. But seriously, don't just think about games all the time. You can't just waste your days like this. You have a girlfriend now, so take care of your work and life before you play games." As she spoke, Yu Huan patted Yu Songnian's arm, her voice filled with concern and advice.
Then, without waiting for Yu Songnian's response, he walked towards the entrance of the internet cafe.
After all, Yu Songnian is nothing special except for his internet addiction; otherwise, he wouldn't have failed to go to university.
As soon as you step out of the internet cafe, a gust of cold wind hits you, as if it were a clear dividing line, instantly isolating the stale air and noise inside the internet cafe.
The outside world seemed exceptionally cold and quiet.
The cool air was refreshing and invigorating, instantly dispelling the drowsy feeling that had lingered in the internet cafe for so long.
Yu Huan looked down and smelled the cigarette odor on his coat collar, thinking to himself that it was a good thing he wasn't wearing the jacket Lin Yourong had bought for him, otherwise his wife would have pulled his ear when he got home.
"Brother Huan, what are the specific rules next?" Yu Songnian asked curiously as he followed behind.
“There’s no set plan.” Yu Huan led his little brother to the electric scooter, paused, and continued, “Let’s go to the teahouse first. I’ll play it by ear, and you can adapt to the situation.”
Yu Songnian watched him straddle the electric scooter and powerfully push off the ground to reverse, and couldn't help but scratch his head, his eyes full of doubt, and said, "Aren't those two idioms you used the same thing? And Huan-ge, why didn't you drive a BMW to the appointment?"
"What I mean is, let's see when we get there." As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Huan smiled slightly. In front of his little brother, he said with some confidence, "As for BMW or something, my reputation is much more prestigious than BMW. If I ride my little electric scooter there, people will say I'm low-key and have personality."
Upon hearing this, Yu Songnian initially intended to tease his shameless older cousin, but after a moment's thought...
“Brother Huan, what you said makes sense!” After saying that, Yu Songnian saw that Yu Huan had backed up the car and put on his helmet, so he jumped into the back seat.
Yu Huan felt the entire electric scooter jolt.
He straightened his back slightly, looked straight ahead, and twisted the accelerator.
The electric scooter moved slowly forward in the cold wind, the light and shadow of the streetlights flickering on its body.
Before long, Yu Songnian saw the neon lights of "Suixi Teahouse" across the street, which stood out brightly in the night.
Two antique-style red lanterns at the entrance swayed gently in the wind, as if beckoning to them.
He raised his hand from Yu Huan's shoulder and pointed forward, saying, "Brother Huan, is this the teahouse? I've been coming and going here before, and I've noticed this place for a long time. It looks quite classy."
Yu Huan noticed a Mercedes-Benz MPV parked on the curb in front of the teahouse, nodded slightly and said, "Yes, this is the place."
After saying that, he slightly adjusted the direction of the car and drove slowly toward the teahouse.
(End of this chapter)