Night gradually fell on Lanjing, and there were fewer and fewer pedestrians on the street. As the weather turned cooler, the deeper the twilight, the colder it became, making people shiver.
In this season, nothing beats the simple pleasure of going home after get off work, relaxing in your warm little house, enjoying a hot meal, and changing into comfortable pajamas.
Jiang Cheng prepared a sumptuous dinner, and at seven o'clock, all the streetlights outside were turned on.
He placed the plates on the table one by one, and Xiao Li, who was sitting next to him with an expectant look on her face, sat there. She hadn't eaten Jiang Cheng's cooking in a long time and must have been missing it for a long time.
While waiting, Xiao Li smelled the aroma of steamed sea bass wafting through the white cloth cover, and she secretly swallowed and smacked her lips twice.
Since it's a dinner party, even though there are only two of us, we should still be a bit formal.
Jiang Cheng took a bottle of red wine that You Lixuan had given him. He didn't usually drink and didn't know how good it was. But Old You, who had now risen to the rank of regional governor of Beijing, probably wouldn't give him something cheap. Oh well, even the best wine has to be drunk, right?
He didn't know that this one bottle alone cost over 500,000 yuan. In other words, Jiang Cheng's meal cost the equivalent of a luxury car.
The red wine was ready. Luo Xiaoli saw her brother pop the cork with a "pop" and immediately understood.
She ran to the drawer next to the coffee table, rummaged around inside, and took out two short candles.
As a result, half of Lanjing was hit by a typhoon and lost power for several hours that night. This candle was taken out and used for a while, but it was put back before it had burned out completely.
Now that we're in a stage of widespread modernization, stores don't sell these things anymore, except for specialized wedding shops. Back when China wasn't so developed, every household would keep a bundle of candles on hand in case of a power outage and they had to eat in the dark.
Luo Xiaoli lit the candles and turned off the lights in the living room, instantly creating a romantic atmosphere. Beside the dimly lit table, only the two of them gazed at each other, the candlelight flickering between them, its dim glow reflected in the clear, bright wine glass.
Jiang Cheng picked up a piece of sea bass and put it in Xiao Li's bowl, saying, "Eat up," and the two began their special candlelight dinner.
For Chinese people, eating is a very important thing! It's not just about the ritual, but also about not settling for less, especially the evening meal.
It signifies the end of a hard day's work, after which one can eat well, rest, and enjoy a peaceful night.
Jiangcheng was also treating himself, as this trip to Northwest China had been quite arduous.
While eating, Luo Xiaoli chattered on about the fun things that happened at school. Her words were full of joy, and she made no mention of how sad she would feel when her brother was not at home.
In fact, Xiao Li had made some sacrifices for Jiang Cheng. In the process of getting along, someone always has to be tolerant and compromise. She longed for Jiang Cheng to be by her side every day, but he had his own career, which was impossible.
To avoid distracting Jiang Cheng and causing him unnecessary worry, Xiao Li buried this constant longing in her heart and mentioned it in a few words.
During their conversation, they talked about the warden of the Northwest prison and the circular prison that struck fear into the hearts of all the inmates. Luo Xiaoli was very interested in this building, which could only appear in movies, and kept asking about the details.
When you realize that the criminals are more terrifying the further inside you are.
With a curious look, she pressed for details about who was locked up in the very center, whether her brother had seen him there, and whether he was the kind of muscular villain who could knock a heavy security door apart with a single punch.
At this point, Jiang Cheng realized he had misspoke. The most terrifying person in the circular prison wasn't the muscular freak, but his mother-in-law... Luo Xiaoli's mother.
He mumbled a few perfunctory replies and quickly changed the subject, not daring to delve any deeper, mainly because he felt guilty about lying.
You won't feel guilty about telling a lie, but you will feel very guilty about lying to someone who trusts you unconditionally!
Perhaps it's because of the long-awaited reunion.
Luo Xiaoli was especially happy tonight.
She kept raising her glass, the frequency increasing, and Xiao Li's voice became more excited. Luo Xiao Li didn't know how to taste red wine, but when this somewhat bitter thing went down her throat, a rich aroma would suddenly burst out in her stomach.
Luo Xiaoli suddenly understood why some people like drinking so much.
Besides, this red wine isn't very intoxicating. Look at her, she's had more than a glass and she's perfectly fine! A dreamy smile appeared on her face, she let out a "hiccup," and her gaze towards Jiang Cheng became somewhat intense.
"Alright, alright, that's enough. Just a little more is fine," Jiang Cheng said, looking at her with some concern.
"This isn't much! I can still have a few more drinks, it's fine... *burp*"
"Xiao Li, are you drunk?"
"Really? I don't feel drunk at all, it's just that my legs feel a little weak."
As Luo Xiaoli spoke, she picked up food from the plate three times with her chopsticks, but eventually gave up because she could no longer discern the correct location of the food.
Just as the brain-like experiment was declared a success, the team submitted the report to their superiors and eagerly awaited a response. When the reply arrived, Jiang Cheng immediately told her that he would be back soon.
Luo Xiaoli secretly prepared a small surprise.
She knew that Jiang Cheng didn't really appreciate other things, but he had a particular fondness for black stockings, so she bought Balenciaga, a very famous brand, and placed it in the closet.
Without being immodest, Luo Xiaoli's legs are the most unique in the world. Whether in terms of whiteness and proportion, they are just right, practically perfect. They are slender yet have a touch of plumpness, and they are exceptionally straight.
So when she wears shorts and skirts in the summer, she attracts a lot of attention from boys on the street. It's normal for some people to be so engrossed in watching her that they bump into lampposts!
These types of legs are generally referred to as "cartoon legs".
In other words, such exquisite things almost never exist in reality; they can only appear in the works of fantasy artists.
Xiao Li's expression was starting to get out of control; her eyes were clearly on the wine glass, but they kept drifting to Jiang Cheng's face.
The effects of the alcohol were already starting to show; her entire face was flushed an absurd red, almost like two alluring blushes, and it was burning hot.
Her smile often appeared without warning, accompanied by a light bite on her moist lips and her fingertips unconsciously drawing circles on the table.
Luo Xiaoli is really drunk, and she's currently at the peak of her emotional state.
She deliberately drank too much today, with a simple purpose: to take advantage of the situation.
The girl looked at Jiang Cheng with a dazed gaze, her mind filled with only one thought.
"Take him down..."
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