Chapter 220 Fan Benefits
This move, a strategic retreat that makes one appear considerate of others and willing to sacrifice oneself, in order to gain the sympathy of everyone present, is truly brilliant!
Qi Xi discovered that Tang Shi's methods were incredibly clever; even women could easily fall into her trap if they weren't careful, let alone men who enjoy teasing and flirting.
If Qi Chenyan hadn't been more self-disciplined, he might have started with sympathy, then pity, and finally fallen hopelessly in love with the other person, leading to infidelity!
In that instant, Qi Xi's mind had already gone through all the probabilities that were most likely to happen in the future at the speed of light.
At the same time, out of the corner of his eye, Qi Xi saw Qi Chenyan slowly raise a slender hand.
Qi Xi glanced over again and saw Tang Shi's lips curl into an undisguised smug smile.
Sure enough, no man can escape the "green tea" law, not even her most admired uncle?
No, she would fight to the death to protect her best friend's marital happiness!
Snap!
In the blink of an eye, Qi Xi slammed her hand on the table, making a deafening noise that startled everyone present.
She leaned half her body over the table and snatched the wine glass from Tang Shi's hand.
"How can someone with allergies drink alcohol? We're all girls, let me handle this!"
Qi Xi was very bold and unstoppable; he tilted his head back and gulped down the red wine.
Yu Li was stunned, but she knew that her best friend's alcohol tolerance was average. She could drink beer, though, since beer has a low alcohol content.
However, red wine has a high alcohol content, and she hadn't eaten anything beforehand to line her stomach. After drinking this glass of red wine, her stomach might not be able to handle it.
Just as he was about to get up to stop her, a magnetic voice rang out: "I didn't expect Xiao Qixi to have such a high alcohol tolerance, chugging red wine straight away?"
No one noticed that Zhou Heran had arrived at some point and was standing not far away, witnessing the entire process of Qi Xi slamming his fist on the table and drinking wildly.
One second Qi Xi felt she was risking her life for her best friend, the next she saw herself being so unrestrained in front of her idol.
He spat out a mouthful of red wine: "Pfft—"
On the other side, Shao Yuke dodged with a swift movement, successfully avoiding the attack. Tang Shi, who was a step slower, was in trouble, getting sprayed all over the face by Qi Xi with a 100% hit rate.
If you didn't know Shao Yuke was a race car driver, his physical reactions and agility would be absolutely amazing.
"Cough cough..."
Qi Xi, who wanted to explain, choked on her own words in her haste.
Yu Li quickly stood up, grabbed a tissue and handed it to her best friend while patting her back.
"Slow down, slow down, catch your breath before you speak."
Qi Xi felt like she wanted to die. She grabbed Yu Li's hand and whispered, "Oh no, oh no! Was my posture particularly unrestrained and shameless when I was drinking just now? Ah, I've completely embarrassed myself in front of Zhou Zhou, what am I going to do!"
Heaven knows that Qi Xi dressed up nicely early in the morning, and was still very ladylike and dignified until a minute before Zhou Heran arrived.
As it turned out, Qi Xi was so devoted to her best friend that she didn't even notice Zhou Heran arriving just in time, all because she was trying to deal with Tang Shi.
As a result, all the effort she had put into cultivating a ladylike image that morning was wasted, not only failing to impress Zhou Heran but also ruining everything.
How unlucky she is!
Yu Li suppressed a laugh and comforted him, "Don't worry, Zhou Heran will only think you are exceptionally different. And didn't you hear him just now? He was praising you, saying that you have a high alcohol tolerance and are very generous, which is unique."
Qi Xi blinked, still somewhat doubtful. "Really?"
"Of course, my Xixi is as beautiful as a flower and can dress up Zhou Heran with great care. It is a blessing he has accumulated over a hundred years. Whether you are a lady or a tomboy, he will be captivated by you."
Qi Xi covered her face and exclaimed, "Oh dear, I'm not that good-looking!"
But Yu Li's words had already calmed down her tense and embarrassed feelings.
"He Ran is here, please have a seat."
After appeasing Qi Xi, Yu Li then invited Zhou Heran to sit down.
Tan Mo and Zhou Heran were already very familiar with Yu Li, so Yu Li was very casual with him and told him to find a seat himself.
Then Yu Li called the housekeeper over, "Miss Tang, I'm so sorry, Xi Xi drank a little too fast just now. I just bought a few new outfits a couple of days ago and haven't worn them yet. If Miss Tang doesn't mind, could you please change into them for now?"
Yu Li arranged everything in an orderly manner, displaying the composure and ease of a hostess.
Tang Shi hesitated for a moment before managing a smile, "Then thank you, sister-in-law."
While Tang Shi was changing clothes with the housekeeper, Zhou Heran was looking for a place to sit.
Originally, she was supposed to sit next to Shao Yuke, but Yu Li was incredibly quick. After pressing Qi Xi back into her seat, she swiftly pulled Zhou Heran over.
"It's too crowded over there. He Ran, you're tall and have long legs, so sit here. There's plenty of space here."
Qi Xi blushed, whether from drinking too much or simply from being shy because her idol was sitting next to her, it was hard to tell.
But while she was feeling shy, she quickly winked at Yu Li.
She really knows how to create opportunities; best friends forever!
Yu Li patted her shoulder without saying a word, signaling with her eyes: I will protect my sister's happiness!
Shao Yuke was surprised: "Oh, little Qi Xi, you're calling me that so intimately. It seems something happened while we were away that we don't know about?"
Before Zhou Heran could speak, Qi Xi waved his hands repeatedly to explain, "I'm a fan of Zhou Zhou. I've liked him for many years, but we're not particularly close. It's only recently, because of my uncle, that we've started to have some contact."
Zhou Heran raised an eyebrow, feeling somewhat uncomfortable at Qi Xi's words that they weren't particularly close and only had some dealings.
"Old Qi's niece is a fan of Zhou Zhou, what a coincidence! I was just saying that when we arrived, his niece personally ran to the door to greet us."
"They clearly saw us, but instead they kept looking around as if they were looking for someone. Turns out they were looking for Zhou Zhou?"
Shao Yuke's teasing made Qi Xi almost bury her face in the cup.
"What's wrong, Lao Shao? Are you jealous because I have beautiful and smart fans, while you don't? Jealousy is useless. Xiao Qixi only likes me. She's my exclusive fan."
Qi Xi's ears burned even hotter, her face turned even redder, and she lowered her head even further.
Ahhh, Zhou Zhou said he likes her and even said she's his exclusive fan. This fan service is just too amazing!
Zhou Heran caught a glimpse of the little girl beside him out of the corner of his eye, and was so ashamed that he wanted to bury his head on the ground.
He subtly curled his lips into a smile, raised his wine glass, and casually changed the subject.
"I'm late, so I'll punish myself with three drinks first."
Before I could even drink, a snow-white hand pressed down on my arm.
A little girl whispered worriedly from beside him: "Zhouzhou, why don't you eat something to line your stomach? Otherwise, drinking on an empty stomach will make you feel unwell."
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