Chapter 140 The Coal Boss's Dark Moonlight 08
The group leader was a very kind woman, about fifty years old. When she saw Shen Xinran coming over, she smiled and asked her, "I heard you're getting married!"
Shen Xinran was surprised, "How did you know?"
Xu Yaqin suppressed a laugh and said, "Xiao Zhou sent me the invitation, how could I not know about it?"
Hearing the captain addressing Zhou Yaoqi, Shen Xinran sensed something was wrong and asked, "Do you know Zhou Yaoqi?"
The regiment commander nodded and said with emotion: "His father and my husband were comrades in arms. He died because he saved my husband."
Shen Xinran was stunned for a moment, because she didn't know about this. She secretly sighed: It turns out that the plot she knew was only a corner of this world. Only by truly entering this small world can she understand the whole picture of this world.
The head of the group spoke with a hint of sarcasm. "When he was sixteen, my husband wanted to send him to the army, thinking he could at least protect the brat. But the brat refused to agree, saying his father didn't save people for anyone's reward, and he wanted to make his own way in the world."
The team leader said later, he felt more distressed, "He suffered a lot over the years, but fortunately he made it through."
Shen Xinran nodded and said, "He is indeed amazing." From an unknown poor boy to the current coal boss, but his even more amazing things are yet to come.
The team leader stood up, patted Shen Xinran on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "When you have time, bring Xiao Zhou to my house for dinner. Your uncle will definitely be very happy to see Xiao Zhou."
Shen Xinran smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll definitely come when I'm free."
When leaving the director's office, it was time to get off work, and Shen Xinran walked towards the gate of the art troupe.
But for some reason, everyone she met on the road clasped their hands together and said "Congratulations" to her with a smile.
Shen Xinran was puzzled. After a closer look, he found that each of them was holding an invitation card, which was exactly the same as the one Zhou Yaoqi had customized.
Shen Xinran was so angry that his teeth itched. How many people did Zhou Yaoqi send invitations to?
Doesn’t everyone in the group know that she is getting married?
She quickened her pace, wanting to leave the art troupe as soon as possible. When she finally reached the door, she saw Zhou Yaoqi chatting animatedly with the old security guard.
When the old security guard saw her, he smiled and said enthusiastically, "Xiao Zhao, I heard you're getting married. Congratulations!"
Shen Xinran forced a smile and nodded. Then he turned his back and quickly took Zhou Yaoqi's arm and walked forward. As he walked, he lowered his voice and asked, "How many invitations did you make?"
Zhou Yaoqi blinked, a sly smile on his face, and said nonchalantly: "Only more than a thousand!"
Shen Xinran widened his eyes and looked at Zhou Yaoqi with a hint of disbelief, "Why did you make so many!"
Zhou Yaoqi patiently explained, "With your colleagues in the group, the workers in my mine, and our relatives and friends, I'm worried that a thousand tickets won't be enough!"
Shen Xinran: “…”
She's getting married, not celebrating her 80th birthday! Are you planning to invite everyone in the city?
She took a deep breath and told herself not to get angry, as getting angry would only bring trouble upon herself. But when she saw Zhou Yaoqi's face, she couldn't help herself.
She reached out and pinched the soft flesh on Zhou Yaoqi's waist. After seeing Zhou Yaoqi's expression change, she instantly felt relieved.
He Hongxia and Zhao Pengbo had been waiting in the restaurant for a while. Zhao Pengbo looked at the delicious food on the table, picked up his chopsticks and ate it greedily.
Seeing this, He Hongxia angrily slapped Zhao Pengbo's hand, frowned, and scolded: "Your sister and the others haven't arrived yet! Why are you in such a hurry to eat!"
Zhao Pengbo folded his arms across his chest, his mouth full of food, and grumbled, "When will they arrive? I'm starving!"
He Hongxia raised her head, glanced at the hotel clock, and sighed, "It should be soon!"
Zhao Pengbo wanted to say something when the door was suddenly pushed open. The moment he saw Shen Xinran, Zhao Pengbo immediately sat up straight, avoided her gaze, and remained silent.
Shen Xinran noticed the food residue at the corner of Zhao Pengbo's mouth and chuckled, "Eat if you want!"
When Zhao Pengbo heard this, he grinned, picked up his chopsticks and started eating like a child.
The first thing Zhou Yaoqi said when he walked into the room was, "Mom and Dad must have been waiting for a long time!"
He Hongxia quickly waved her hands and said with a smile: "No, we just arrived too."
Zhou Yaoqi helped Shen Xinran pull out a chair and said with a smile, "It's my fault. I forgot to tell the waiter to let you eat first when you arrive and don't have to wait for us."
After Zhou Yaoqi finished speaking, he sat next to Shen Xinran. Seeing that He Hongxia hadn't moved her chopsticks, he stretched out his hand and said, "Mom and Dad, come eat too!"
Halfway through the meal, Shen Xinran realized the reason why Zhou Yaoqi asked them to come out for dinner.
Zhou Yaoqi calmly put down his chopsticks, looked at Zhao's father, and said with a faint smile, "Dad, Mom, Shi Qian and I have discussed it and plan to hold a wedding banquet next Wednesday. The venue will be here."
He Hongxia looked around, her eyes widened, and she sighed, "It's not cheap here!"
Father Zhao frowned and said seriously, "Why are you so anxious? We haven't informed our relatives and friends yet."
Zhou Yaoqi stood up and poured a glass of wine for Zhao's father, with a smile on his face. "Just notify them, and leave the rest to me."
After taking a sip of wine, Father Zhao nodded with satisfaction.
After Zhou Yaoqi sat back down, Shen Xinran asked him, "When did you discuss this with me?"
Zhou Yaoqi said innocently, "Didn't I tell you on the way here?"
Shen Xinran was almost laughing with anger. So you call that a negotiation! She reached out again, pinched the soft flesh around Zhou Yaoqi's waist, twisted it hard, her eyes full of anger. Even when Zhou Yaoqi's expression changed, she didn't let go.
Zhou Yaoqi could only beg for mercy in a low voice, "My parents are still here, please give me some face!"
Shen Xinran rolled his eyes at Zhou Yaoqi and snorted coldly, but still withdrew his hand.
Zhou Yaoqi picked up a piece of braised pork and put it into Shen Xinran's bowl, smiling and saying, "This is delicious."
Shen Xinran pursed his lips, "It's too greasy, I don't want to eat it."
Zhou Yaoqi could only put the braised pork into his own bowl and picked up a piece of sweet and sour spare ribs for Shen Xinran.
Shen Xinran frowned, "It's fried, I don't want to eat it."
Seeing this, He Hongxia glared at Shen Xinran, with a hint of blame in her tone, "Shiqian, Xiao Zhou was kind enough to pick some food for you, why are you so picky?"
"Mom, it's okay." Zhou Yaoqi waved his hand quickly. After he finished speaking, he picked up a piece of lotus root slice for Shen Xinran.
Shen Xinran just opened his mouth.
Zhou Yaoqi spoke first, "I just had this. It's not greasy, has just the right amount of salt, and is the right temperature."
Shen Xinran raised his chin and said disdainfully: “But it looks like it’s full of tricks, I still don’t want to eat it.”
Zhou Yaoqi raised an eyebrow. Was he talking about the lotus root slices or him? He put the lotus root slices back into his bowl and asked in a doting tone, "What do you want to eat?"
Shen Xinran pressed his lips into a straight line, frowned and thought for a moment, "I want to eat vegetable and tofu soup."
Zhou Yaoqi immediately waved and called out, "Waiter, give me another bowl of vegetable and tofu soup."
He Hongxia looked at Shen Xinran with a hint of worry. He was so picky right after getting married. What would he do in the future? A man could spoil you for a while, but could he spoil you for a lifetime?
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