Chapter 266
"Let's go, push the door open and go out."
As Lin Yan'an spoke, he placed his hand on the iron gate.
He Liqun quickly followed suit and placed his hand on the other door.
With a loud clang, the two of them exerted force simultaneously, and a blinding white light surged forth, accompanied by the biting winter air and... the noisy voices outside.
"They're out..."
"Finally out!"
The glaring sunlight made them squint, but both of them instantly relaxed completely.
They finally came out.
This was the only thought in their minds. After their eyes gradually adjusted to the light, they looked up and looked ahead.
It was only then that they realized the square, which had been empty before they went in, was now bustling with activity.
Several large tables were set up in the middle of the square.
Each table was covered with bowls and basins, from which steam continuously rose.
The rich aroma of meat and pickled cabbage wafted gently in front of the two people on the breeze.
This was in stark contrast to the eerie smell that had just filled the room.
He Qijiang, Grandpa Zhou, Grandpa Qin, Zhong Yuansheng, and others remained seated around the main table, chopsticks in hand, toasting and exchanging drinks.
He Lixin and Zhong Wan sat at the table closest to them. Several large pots were set up in the open space in the distance, with something simmering inside, and several aunties were busy working on it.
"Hurry, hurry, it's finally over, let me go out to eat."
"Uncle, could you make room for me, Uncle?"
"Why are you stopping? I'm starving..."
Lin Yan'an's gaze had just met Zhong Wan's, and before he could speak, he suddenly heard several urging voices behind him. He instinctively moved aside and turned to look.
The cultists who had just been chasing them, along with the strange doctors and patients, were now frantically removing their equipment, revealing familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar young faces. Their smiles were excited, their complexions rosy, and they were playfully fighting with each other, eager to get past the two men and out.
"Hey, don't push! Don't push!"
"That was so cool! My uncle-in-law was so cool just now."
"Hehe, Uncle He, I'm so sorry, it's all your fault for running too slowly..."
He Liqun's eyes widened upon hearing this. Looking at the crowd in front of him, he was both amused and annoyed. He deliberately put on a stern face, took a step, and blocked the doorway: "Who was chasing me just now? And who was shouting for offerings? And so loudly? Now you know you're hungry?"
"hey-hey……"
Upon seeing this, the group of young men immediately chuckled and pleaded with him, "Mr. He, it was just for the sake of the plot ┑(￣Д￣)┍."
"Brother Liqun, it's just a joke, don't take it so seriously. I'm starving, let me go out and get something to eat first before you dawdle."
Seeing that He Liqun's approach hadn't yielded any results, someone cleverly shifted the focus, clasped their hands together, looked at Lin Yan'an, and said, "Hehe, Uncle-in-law, you're the best, please step aside..."
As his voice faded, he looked pitifully at Lin Yan'an, raising his hand to rub his stomach with a wronged expression.
Not only him, but several people around him also followed suit.
Seeing this, Lin Yan'an couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.
He stepped aside to make room for them, turned to He Liqun and said with a smile, "Brother, let it go, look how hungry they are."
He Liqun chuckled and gave a light hum, then glanced at the group of brats inside before stepping aside to make way for them.
Upon seeing this, the group of young people cheered and ran out one after another, instantly blending into the lively square.
Zhong Wan then came over with two warm, damp towels. She handed one to He Liqun first, then looked at Lin Yan'an, her eyes full of a mocking smile as she looked at the dust and sweat on his face.
She reached out and gently wiped him with a towel: "How was it? Did you have fun?"
Lin Yan'an leaned forward slightly to make her movements easier, and upon hearing this, he couldn't help but shake his head with a smile: "Unforgettable."
This is the first time he's ever seen such a thrilling haunted house.
While haphazardly wiping his face and neck with a towel, He Liqun complained irritably, "Where's He Lixin? Didn't he say that playing with what I have in my hand would be fine? Why is he making things more difficult for me?"
Regarding this, Zhong Wan could only shrug helplessly: "Brother, be reasonable. Those uncles and aunts were just slaughtering pigs and cooking in the back, so these young men had to step in first."
He Liqun: "..."
He himself realized this, and shook his head helplessly.
Since it hasn't officially opened yet, and it happened to be a big gathering day, it's already pretty good that they were able to have some fun.
At that moment, the rich aroma of meat and the tangy fragrance of sauerkraut stew with glass noodles wafted towards them.
Moreover, after their exercise, the two of them were actually quite hungry.
"Gurgle gurgle~"
Hearing that familiar voice, Zhong Wan smiled and called to the two of them, "Let's go, let's go eat too."
After saying that, she looked at He Liqun and Lin Yan'an and reminded them, "Big brother, Yan'an, you can have seats at my dad's table."
He Liqun nodded: "Alright, let's go over there."
Zhong Wan quickly shook her head: "You guys go ahead, I don't drink."
After saying that, she looked at Lin Yan'an and said, "You should go over too. If you want to drink, have some. I heard it's pure grain liquor from Uncle Lin."
"I'll drive you back, so you can drink without worry."
Lin Yan'an smiled immediately upon hearing this. He wasn't actually a big drinker, but seeing Zhong Wan being so considerate warmed his heart. So he nodded obediently and agreed, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
He was also curious whether Uncle Lin's wine was really that good.
He Liqun had no idea what he was thinking. Hearing this, he smiled and patted Lin Yan'an on the shoulder: "Come on, let's have a good drink today to calm our nerves."
"And Uncle Lin's brewing skills are truly exceptional."
As He Liqun spoke, he shook his head regretfully: "It's a pity, he only brews it once a year."
"Go ahead, go ahead, I'm going to find Mom now."
Zhong Wan smiled and urged the two on, then turned and left.
Lin Yan'an glanced at her resolute back, but before she could look away, He Liqun put his arm around her shoulder and led her passively toward the main table.
"Come on, let's go. We'll have plenty of time to look around when we get back. Let's go have a couple of drinks now."
He Liqun muttered something as he put his arm around his shoulder and strode forward.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yan'an's lips instantly curled into a smile, but he didn't say anything more.
The two went to the main table, where seats had indeed been reserved for them.
The people at the table, their faces flushed from drinking, were still chatting and laughing.
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