dinner

"This is almost like the floating one in the lobby of Forsythe!" Zheng Sisi sipped the foamy Sprite. "It's so novel. If I were a kid, I would probably ask for it every day."

"Really? We don't eat it this way in our hometown." Xiao Ming followed Hu Hanyu's instructions, cut the ice brick into small pieces, poured in Sprite, and made a bowl for Zhou Min as well.

“I’ve eaten it.” Zhou Min said in surprise, “When I was little, I went to my teacher’s house for tutoring, and his wife would give us some.”

"Wow, Brother Zhou Min is really knowledgeable." Zheng Sisi added Sprite to her bowl.

"But I only had Cornetto in the last few days." Zhou Min took a sip with a spoon, "and the Basque milk cap and small-batch raw cheese with coconut milk jelly."

"Is this something worth remembering, big brother?" Xiao Ming didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Brother Cheng is sleeping so soundly? Should I wake him up to eat?"

It has been two hours since he came back, and Zheng Cheng has been curled up on the sofa without moving.

"Let him sleep. It's rare for him to go on such a long journey." Zhou Min picked up the bowl and said, "Let's go to the restaurant. Don't wake him up."

After Hu Hanyu cleaned up the kitchen, he asked the waiter to take the food to the yard to grill. He washed his hands and then sat down in the living room. He took out his cell phone and saw the photos sent to him by Zheng Cheng.

Not only the one taken at sunset just now, but Zheng Cheng also took several photos of him when he was teaching Zheng Sisi how to fish.

Why am I taking this photo? It's not with you.

Looking at Zheng Cheng who was sleeping soundly, Hu Hanyu unconsciously walked to the sofa and squatted down.

He was sleeping soundly now, and the usual indifferent, aloof, and disgusted expressions on his face were gone. He wrapped himself completely in the blanket, leaving only his head and face exposed.

So cute.

Hu Hanyu couldn't help but took out his phone and gently pushed Zheng Cheng's hair away from her face.

He stopped when his fingers brushed Zheng Cheng's eyelashes.

I have always felt a sense of familiarity when seeing Zheng Cheng's face. At this moment, he closed his eyes, and a teardrop mole could be vaguely seen under his thick eyelashes. It was this profile that finally overlapped with a scene deep in Hu Hanyu's memory.

He withdrew his hand with trembling fingertips, stared at the profile for a long time, rubbed his face, and walked out of the house.

"Why didn't anyone call me?"

A shadow covered by a blanket obscured the three people who were chatting happily at the dining table.

"Just started eating, brother." Xiao Ming took the skewer out of his mouth.

"Come, sit down, brother, have this, steamed hairtail fish, super fresh, you caught it." Zheng Sisi flatteringly brought the two pieces of hairtail fish left on the plate to Zheng Cheng.

"There are only these two pieces left?! Are you still human?" Zheng Cheng stared at the scattered skewers and bones on the table, his eyes widening. "Where's Hanyu? You didn't leave him anything?"

"He ate for a while and then left again. Oh, eat quickly. It won't taste good if it gets cold." Zheng Sisi moved all the empty bottles to the ground and poured Zheng Cheng a glass of orange juice.

These heartless people have already eaten their fill. Zheng Cheng angrily picked up the fish with his chopsticks.

Wow, so tender and fresh, but it’s a bit small and the meat isn’t thick enough, but even the bones are fragrant.

"The grouper soup is also very delicious. Brother, eat slowly and I will take a few videos for you." Xiao Ming cleared the table and picked up the camera.

The grouper fillet soup is thickened with a thin starch and has strands of egg droplets floating in it. Take a bite between grilling skewers, the salty and fresh taste is very refreshing.

"Are you up? Just right." Hu Hanyu poked his head in and saw Zheng Cheng, then smiled and went out again.

"Is he laughing at me?" Zheng Cheng asked, pointing at the front door where Hu Hanyu disappeared. "He even ran away when he saw me."

"Hanyu has left a few skewers of each for you. We'll grill them for you when you wake up." Zhou Min told him, "Ours are all grilled by the waiters."

"The people of Hanyu are so nice." Xiao Ming sighed, "Especially towards Brother Cheng. I'm jealous."

"I'm sweet. I've been doing it all day." Zheng Sisi continued.

Zheng Cheng pretended not to understand and just kept chewing the hairtail tail.

A plate of freshly baked assorted grilled skewers was placed in front of Zheng Cheng, with two grilled rice balls on the side, neat triangles with a crispy and fragrant aroma.

"Hurry up, Brother Cheng, which one do you want to eat first?" Xiao Ming pushed the plate after taking the photo, and the three of them looked at him with a smile.

"What's wrong with you?" Zheng Cheng rolled his eyes at them and reached for the grilled rice balls.

"Yeah! We really have such a good understanding!" Zheng Sisi and Hu Hanyu high-fived.

"Sign up for a game, sign up for a game. You two are related by blood, so that counts as cheating." Xiao Ming stood up. "Zhou Min, don't go. Your hand is still injured."

"I accept the loss." Zhou Min followed Xiao Ming to the kitchen.

"What are you betting on?" Zheng Cheng looked at them.

"Guess which one you will eat first. The loser will be a waiter for ten minutes." Zheng Sisi explained to Zheng Cheng.

"You two are blind. You have been following me for so long but still can't guess it." Zheng Cheng drank two mouthfuls of soup and almost finished a rice ball.

Hu Hanyu brought the remaining skewers and rice balls to the table, then sat down, opened a bottle of beer, and started eating seriously.

"Thank you for your hard work, Hanyu." Zhou Min raised his glass and clinked it with his.

"Waiters, doesn't anyone bring him a cup? Let him drink from the bottle?" Zheng Sisi said arrogantly.

Xiao Ming immediately and servilely took out a glass and poured it for Hanyu. Zhou Ren followed his example and poured another glass of orange juice for Zheng Cheng.

"Thank you, Mr. Zheng, for your hospitality." Hanyu drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

"What are you doing? Drinking so quickly." Zheng Cheng took a sip of orange juice and started to eat the second rice ball.

"Happy." Hanyu looked at him and drank the second glass.

The five of them had become familiar with each other after this period of time. As they drank more and the night went on, the topics they talked about became more profound, such as the future, life, and dreams.

"I really like this script. It would be great if I could be chosen." Zheng Sisi mentioned her wish. "It's OK to play the second female lead or the supporting female lead."

"Of course you can do it. Take it step by step. One day, you will get the little golden man." Zheng Cheng encouraged her.

"The goal should be set high. When I was admitted to university, I thought it would be great if 10,000 people saw my films, and now it has been achieved," Xiao Ming said. "If I set a higher goal, in the future, Guan Er Gongzi will definitely have 10,000 or 100,000 likes."

Having a dream is truly a remarkable thing. Zheng Cheng was deeply moved as he listened to their conversation.

Zhou Ren will undoubtedly take over the He He Group. Once Hanyu has saved enough money, he'll naturally plan to reopen Sheli. But what about him? If he has to have a long-term goal, what should he set?

"I'll just surpass Peach Juice Yaoyao." Zheng Cheng smiled and took a sip of orange juice. "Then, stay healthy."

Several people raised their glasses and clinked them tacitly.

When he put down the cup, Hu Hanyu's shoulder bumped into his.

"Yes," he put his arm around Zheng Cheng's shoulder and patted him, "I will."

Suddenly, Zheng Cheng wanted to drink some beer. That way, he could pretend to be drunk and lean on Hu Hanyu's shoulder.

This crazy thought had appeared too many times, and he could no longer stop it. He let his eyes wander over Hu Hanyu's shoulders and neck, recalling the temperature and smell there.

Come to think of it, it’s not illegal.

"Brother Hanyu, do you have a girlfriend?" Zheng Sisi suddenly asked.

"Huh?" Hu Hanyu was stunned by her question, "No."

"What about your boyfriend?" Zheng Sisi asked.

"What?" Hu Hanyu laughed, "I don't like men."

"Ah..." Zheng Sisi said disappointedly, "That's such a pity."

"What a pity! Just introduce him to a girlfriend," said Zheng Cheng.

Hu Hanyu looked at him suddenly.

"Forget it. Brother Hanyu is such a good man, who can't he chase? Is there any need for me to introduce him to him?" Zheng Sisi leaned back in her chair and stretched lazily. "Let's play cards. I want to try to level up today."

"I won't let you play cards." Zhou Min stood up.

"Then please give way to me and let me move up a level." Xiao Ming also stood up.

"You guys play, I'm going to the kitchen to wash and put away my knives." Hu Hanyu also stood up, "Zheng Cheng, can you fight too?"

"Of course I will. Sisi, I will take you and help you skip a grade." Zheng Cheng had been itching to do something on the plane for a long time, and now that he had had a good sleep, his mind was particularly clear.

It can also drive away some of the delusions just now.

Although it's not illegal if you think about it.

Xiao Ming and Zheng Cheng are of similar level. Zhou Min seems to have found the way, and Zheng Sisi is eager to win. They are chasing each other.

"Again? Why did you stop?" Zheng Cheng, who had just tied the game, was still in high spirits.

"Brother Cheng, you are so awesome, okay? I can't fight anymore." Xiao Ming yawned.

"I can't do it either. You are energetic after a good sleep, but my brain can't work." Zheng Sisi, the king of physical strength, also raised the white flag.

When they looked at the time, it was indeed late, and the group of people prepared to go back to their rooms.

"Where's Hanyu? He put away his knife and himself?" Zheng Cheng then remembered that he hadn't seen Hu Hanyu since dinner.

"He went out for a walk and told me." Zhou Min said, "If you're not sleepy, go find him. We'll go upstairs first."

A bunch of heartless people looked back at the messy restaurant, and Zheng Cheng also walked out from the back door.

Out of sight, out of mind.

There was no light at the beach at night. Zheng Cheng used his cell phone to turn on the flashlight and walked with one foot high and one foot low. He could barely see a road that was almost buried in the sand. It was probably the road that Manager Wang mentioned during the day.

He still needs to install a few street lights, it’s too dark now.

Listening to the sound of waves, Zheng Cheng roughly identified the direction and finally saw a person sitting on the ground by the beach.

"You walked so far without saying a word!" Zheng Cheng held his slippers in his hand and stumbled to Hu Hanyu. After hesitating for a moment, he sat down.

The sand was still a little warm, which was quite comfortable.

"Did you win?" Hu Hanyu asked him.

"Don't mention it. I can't carry them. They all fell down one by one."

"That's normal. We've been playing all day and you're the only one taking a nap." Hu Hanyu said with a smile.

"What? I couldn't sleep last night. I'm so tired today, shouldn't I take a nap?" Zheng Cheng said.

"You deserve it. I didn't stop you from sleeping."

His eyes gradually adapted to the darkness and he could clearly see the waves. The night breeze was cool on his body, but there was sand. Zheng Cheng shrank closer to Hu Hanyu.

"Why are you sitting here so late at night? Aren't you going to sleep?" he asked.

"Yeah, I'm thinking about breakfast tomorrow." Hu Hanyu replied.

I miss food so much that I make myself look like a mother.

"That's not fair, Hu Hanyu." Zheng Cheng poked him, "You've seen me at my ugliest, and you still tell me the truth."

Hu Hanyu fell silent, not expecting him to say that.

"Hu Hanyu, don't be silent. It's too dark and I can't see your face. It's a bit scary." Zheng Cheng called him again.