Chapter 299 You can't even make friends?

"How could it be insignificant? Some things you'll never forget in your lifetime."

Qu Jianhang smiled and said, "Let's have a few more cups of tea together today, and enjoy ourselves to the fullest."

"To truly enjoy drinking, you have to drink alcohol," He Pengfei said. "Jian Hang, I'm back from abroad now, aren't you going to have a few drinks with me?"

Qu Jianhang said, "I haven't been drinking lately."

"You don't drink with others, and you don't drink with me either?" He Pengfei said, "Our relationship is quite special."

“Yes, our friendship has lasted a long time,” Qu Jianhang said. “It’s just that we haven’t seen each other for so many years, so you may not know me. But the people close to me know that I don’t drink anymore.”

It means you are not among the people you are close to.

But He Pengfei seemed not to understand.

He said, "I'm different from them. Jian Hang, you won't even give me this much face?"

Yan Chengyu said, "My wife said she doesn't drink alcohol, so tea will suffice as a token of her affection."

He Pengfei looked at him and said, "Or, shall we drink together?"

As he spoke, he picked up the strong liquor that was placed next to him, poured a full glass, and placed it in front of Yan Chengyu.

Qu Jianhang said, "He can't drink alcohol either; he has a bad stomach."

While pouring himself a drink, He Pengfei said, "Jian Hang, how many men have a healthy stomach when they're out socializing? My stomach isn't good either, and the doctor advised me not to drink. But seeing you today makes me happy, so I can't help but have a few more drinks."

He then looked at Yan Chengyu: "Today, we're not leaving until we're completely drunk. Or are you too scared?"

Before Yan Chengyu could speak, Qu Jianhang's smile vanished: "Pengfei, we haven't seen each other for so many years, is there any need to express our feelings through drinking? We don't drink, but if you insist on drinking, I'll have someone drink with you."

When He Pengfei saw Qu Jianhang's face fall, he immediately felt a little aggrieved: "Jianhang, don't you know what kind of person I am? I was just so happy to see you today. You know that too..."

“There are many ways to express happiness,” Qu Jianhang said. “We are no longer young, we are over fifty, and our health is the most important thing. So, if you want to drink wine today, I will accompany you with tea instead. If you don’t want to drink, we will both drink tea.”

He Pengfei readily agreed, saying, "Okay, okay, let's have some tea then."

Qu Jianhang simply removed the glass of wine from in front of Yan Chengyu.

He Pengfei said, "Jian Hang, you really care about him. You used to care about me just as much."

Yan Chengyu glanced at Qu Jianhang.

Qu Jianhang smiled and said, "We used to be friends. Isn't caring for each other the most basic courtesy?"

“All these years, I’ve never been able to let you go.” After saying that, He Pengfei glanced at Yan Chengyu: “Don’t misunderstand, I’m talking about our… friendship. Yes, friendship. Back then, you don’t know, Jian Hang and I were like-minded and hit it off immediately. One night, we chatted until after midnight and didn’t want to go home.”

Yan Chengyu smiled.

Qu Jianhang's heart skipped a beat, and he tugged at Yan Chengyu's hand under the table.

Yan Chengyu's face remained expressionless as he pinched Qu Jianhang's fingertips with his other hand, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Qu Jianhang sighed silently and said, "That day was another friend's birthday. There must have been more than a dozen people chatting with him, right?"

He Pengfei chuckled twice: "I don't see that many people. I just remember that we talked the most."

Qu Jianhang just smiled and didn't reply.

He Pengfei then asked, "Jian Hang, how have you been these past few years?"

Qu Jianhang said, "I have found my daughter."

He Pengfei was shocked: "You found your daughter? When did this happen?"

"Last year," Qu Jianhang said, "I'll introduce you two when I have time."

“Great,” He Pengfei said with deep emotion, “It’s wonderful, Jian Hang, your wish has finally come true, I’m so happy for you.”

"Thank you." Qu Jianhang raised his teacup. "I'll welcome you back to China with tea instead of wine."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Yan Chengyu and said, "Let's have a drink with Pengfei."

He Pengfei obediently raised his teacup: "Jian Hang, I will stay in China from now on and will not go abroad. Let's keep in touch."

After drinking a cup of tea, Qu Jianhang asked him, "Is your whole family coming back?"

He Pengfei hummed in agreement, then said, "It's just me and my son. Jian Hang, I got divorced last year."

Qu Jianhang was stunned: "How could this be..."

He Pengfei sighed, "It's a long story. We just met today, so I won't go into details now. I'll tell you in detail next time."

The meal wasn't very enjoyable.

In Qu Jianhang's view, He Pengfei's personality had changed drastically, especially when he was talking to Yan Chengyu, he became somewhat sarcastic and unpleasant.

During this time, Yan Chengyu went outside to answer a phone call.

He Pengfei looked at Qu Jianhang and asked him, "Why did you find a man like this?"

Qu Jianhang was already a little unhappy: "What's wrong?"

"Nothing much, I just feel that you two... aren't a good match." He Pengfei said, "I don't think men in officialdom are suitable for you. You like adventure and excitement, is the man you chose really your type?"

After all, Yan Chengyu was clearly an overly composed person.

Why would she accompany Qu Jianhang on any adventurous adventures?

Qu Jianhang said, "Maybe it's because I'm getting old and my thinking has changed. I haven't done extreme sports for a long time. I'm getting old, and I have to accept it."

"Where do you look old?" He Pengfei stared straight at her. "Jian Hang, let's set another time to meet alone, okay? I have a lot to tell you."

"What do you need to say in private? You can say it now," Qu Jianhang said. "Go ahead and say it."

"I want to tell you about my life over the years. And, back then, why I..."

Before he could finish speaking, the door to the private room opened, and Yan Chengyu entered.

He Pengfei immediately shut up.

Qu Jianhang looked at him: "Is something the matter?"

Yan Chengyu shook his head: "It's nothing, it's all taken care of."

He Pengfei said, "You're so busy even just going out for a meal. You're really very busy every day."

Yan Chengyu didn't speak, but Qu Jianhang said, "Yes, he is very busy, so let's call it a day for today."

After saying that, she stood up and took Yan Chengyu's hand.

He Pengfei quickly stood up: "Jian Hang, we haven't finished talking yet, and we've eaten half of our meal. Why are you leaving already?"

"We've almost finished eating," Qu Jianhang said. "My husband isn't exactly a millionaire, but he is indeed quite busy. He works all day, and I feel sorry for him, so I want him to go home early in the evening. So let's call it a day and invite other friends to have dinner together another time."

He Pengfei hurriedly asked, "What about what I just told you..."

"Let's talk about it later," Qu Jianhang said. "We'll contact each other by phone."

He Pengfei called out to her, "Jian Hang!"

Qu Jianhang had already reached out her hand, and Yan Chengyu was dressing her.

She asked, "What's wrong?"

"I'd like to speak with you privately for a few minutes, is that alright?"

Qu Jianhang simply said, "Let's do it another day."

He Pengfei said, "Is it just a few words, or is he saying that he's so strict with you that you can't even make friends?"