At this moment, the atmosphere in the room was lively and bustling. Four people were sitting around the mahjong table, playing mahjong and chatting happily.

Wang Hu was completely absorbed in the card game, but he also kept an eye on the people around him and took the opportunity to chat with them. Gradually, he learned the names of the other two ladies.

The woman sitting to Wang Hu's left was wearing a black cotton-padded jacket, and her long, shiny black hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall. Her name was Zhang Haili.

The beautiful woman to Wang Hu's right was wearing a pink down jacket, her hair was carefully styled up, revealing her long, fair neck, like an elegant white swan. Her name was Shi Yan.

Looking at Luan Ying, she was wearing a typical thick cotton pajama set from northern China, a style very common in winter, with almost every household having several sets. However, the same pajamas looked exceptionally charming on Luan Ying, making her appear particularly beautiful and captivating.

For Wang Hu, who was new to mahjong, this was undoubtedly a novel and challenging experience. Sure enough, after a few rounds of mahjong, he had already lost two or three hundred yuan, paying a small "tuition fee".

In stark contrast, Luan Ying, sitting opposite Wang Hu, was beaming with joy, having won the most in this game.

In a cheerful mood, she became increasingly enthusiastic about chatting. Her gaze inadvertently swept over Wang Hu's handsome attire, and she couldn't help but ask curiously, "Uncle, you look incredibly dashing today! I wonder how much that outfit cost?"

Upon hearing Luan Ying's question, Wang Hu blurted out without hesitation, "This outfit probably costs around 100,000 yuan, but I didn't buy it myself; it was a gift from someone else!"

"Over 100,000?" The three women exclaimed in surprise, their mouths agape. Luckily, it was a small private room and the door was closed, otherwise they would have attracted everyone's attention!

Wang Hu was quite pleased with the surprised looks on the three beautiful women's faces, and said, "I don't know the exact amount! You can check Givenchy!"

Zhang Haili on the left said, "No wonder he didn't even blink after losing several hundred yuan. I didn't expect him to be a big spender!"

Wang Hu said, "What big shot? I still have to pay your tuition fees!" He then took out another 100 yuan and asked them for change. He lost more than 50 yuan in this round!

The three women laughed uproariously. Even if they lost money, they felt good about the beautiful scenery before them. This small amount of money was nothing to Wang Hu!

Around 9 p.m., Wang Hu's parents also came to the card room. The two of them often played cards when they had nothing to do at home, but they only played small stakes, with a minimum bet of 50 cents, just for fun!

Wang Jianguo said, "Hey? Xiaoming, didn't you say you didn't know how to play mahjong?"

Wang Hu scratched his head and said, "Isn't this something I just learned?"

He wasn't going to stop Wang Hu from playing cards; it was a normal social activity. He'd even tried to teach Wang Hu before, but Wang Hu hadn't been interested! "Fine! You can play! I'm going out with your mom!"

By 10 o'clock, Wang Hu had lost nearly 1,000 yuan, but by then he had grasped some of the essence and started winning money!

When it was 11 o'clock, Wang Hu won back the 1,000 yuan he had lost. Luan Ying, who was sitting opposite him, kept pouting.

Then Wang Hu started to let others win, and he won and lost. He eventually won more than 200 yuan. After all, the others weren't as rich as Wang Hu, and more than 200 yuan was not a small amount of money in the countryside!

Luan Ying insisted on making Wang Hu treat her to a meal. This is a tradition here. Mahjong is just for entertainment, and the winner treats the other to a meal so that the money lost can be spent!

It was already past 11 o'clock, but the chess and card room was still bustling with people. Wang Hu said goodbye to his parents and then took the three of them to eat!

In the end, they ordered four or five dishes, which would only cost a little over 100 yuan at this small rural restaurant. Luan Ying said, "No way, this is the first time you've treated us to a meal, so we have to spend more!"

Wang Hu said speechlessly, "Can't we go next time? How about I treat you to a nice meal in the city? What good food does our little restaurant have?"

Zhang Haili said, "Going to dinner with you? Does my husband have to give in?"

Wang Hu teased, "What's wrong? You don't even let your husband control you so strictly when you're eating?"

Shi Yan laughed and said, "You're so handsome, how could her husband not be afraid?"

Luan Ying suddenly said, "You mean you're not afraid? Then Xiaoming, you take her out to eat tomorrow!"

Wang Hu said, "Don't call me Xiao Ming anymore. I'm now called Wang Hu, and you have to call me Brother Hu!"

"Huh!" The three women made the same expression at the same time, and then Zhang Haili said, "Tiger Brother? We're all so much older than you, aren't you ashamed!"

Wang Hu said, "Why should I be embarrassed? Luan Ying has to call me uncle!"

Luan Ying glared at her with her almond-shaped eyes and said, "You're not satisfied with taking advantage, are you!"

The food arrived shortly afterward, and the owner brought it over and asked, "How much did you win today? Why are you ordering so much food?"

Luan Ying pouted and answered for him, "200! These don't even cost two hundred yuan!"

The owner said, "How about you order two bottles of wine? We happen to have Luzhou Laojiao, which is 70 yuan a bottle!"

Luan Ying looked at Wang Hu: "Luzhou Laojiao, would you like to treat us to a drink?"

Wang Hu said, "You three can drink baijiu? Stop messing around!"

Zhang Haili said, "You look down on us women, don't you? Today we're going to drink you under the table!"

Wang Hu looked at the three women's faces to make sure they really wanted to drink, then turned to the owner and said, "Then bring me a bottle of Luzhou Laojiao!"

Luan Ying suddenly said, "Two bottles! One bottle isn't enough!"

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