Chapter 187 Bullying His Woman Because She Can't Play Cards
Li Mai turned around awkwardly, looking straight ahead.
Chengcheng was held in Grandma Zhou's arms.
The photographer took many group photos of them.
Grandma Zhou took a picture of herself holding Chengcheng alone. Zhou Jingtian took a picture of himself holding Chengcheng. Zhou Songyan took three pictures with Li Mai, Chengcheng, and their family of three. Zhou Songyan took seven or eight pictures with Li Mai in his arms.
Li Mai was a little embarrassed.
He whispered, "Zhou Songyan, that's enough! Why do you love taking pictures so much!"
Zhou Songyan showed no embarrassment whatsoever.
He even wanted the photographer to take their wedding photos.
When it comes to wedding photos, he has to find world-class masters to design unique wedding photos for Li Mai.
The photographer finished work and went home for New Year's Eve dinner.
The photos will take some time to develop.
The Zhou family's New Year's Eve dinner is also ready.
The whole family sat together to enjoy a delicious New Year's Eve dinner.
Chengcheng received a bunch of red envelopes, his little face flushed with excitement.
In the past, when he only spent Chinese New Year with his mother, she would prepare red envelopes for him.
My mother said that life should have a sense of ritual.
This year, I had a lot of friends with me for Chinese New Year and received many red envelopes, which felt very novel.
Li Mai also received red envelopes, from the elders, and... Zhou Songyan.
This was the first time in her life she had received a Chinese New Year red envelope.
When she was little, she could only watch enviously as Li Shirong gave Zheng Anze a red envelope.
Zheng Anze opened it in front of her and excitedly counted the money inside.
Li Mai wasn't envious of how much money he received; she envied Zheng Anze for getting a red envelope (a monetary gift).
Even if Li Shirong just gives her an empty red envelope to appease her, that would be fine.
Unfortunately, Li Shirong didn't have it.
She only had eyes for Zheng Anze and didn't look at her at all.
But it doesn't matter anymore. Now, when she thinks of her childhood and of Li Shirong, she no longer feels sad.
She now has people who love her, and her heart is full.
Zhang Jingran and Zhang Junzheng also received red envelopes.
Zhou Songyan was originally of the same generation as them, but she was the one who gave out red envelopes.
No one seemed to think there was a problem.
...
After having New Year's Eve dinner.
Men drink tea and play chess, while women play mahjong.
Li Mai didn't know how at first, but she understood after listening to the rules once.
In the first round, Li Mai lost over a thousand, which broke her heart.
She has never gambled.
This is terrible!
Can you give me 50 cents?
She could only think about it; she didn't dare say it aloud.
In the second round, Li Mai lost by 500.
In the third round, Li Mai lost by two thousand.
In a short time, she lost more than 10,000 yuan.
Zhou Songyan turned his head and saw that his darling was about to cry, and his eyes turned cold.
These heartless people are taking advantage of his woman's inability to play cards!
Zhou Songyan stood up and walked to Li Mai's side, patting her on the shoulder: "Stand back, I'll help you win it back."
Li Mai looked at Zhou Songyan with starlight in her eyes, as if she had seen a lifeline.
He quickly gave up his seat.
Zhang Jingran felt a chill run down her spine when she saw her cousin personally taking charge.
We're doomed!!!
Grandma Zhou and Zhou Qianlian remained relatively calm.
The next half hour.
Zhou Songyan: "Bang!"
"Bang!"
"Self-draw!"
"All of one suit!"
"paste!"
"Self-draw!"
...
Li Mai was so excited she almost stomped her feet.
The money is back!
In a short while, Zhou Songyan not only won back the more than 10,000 yuan she had lost, but also helped her earn more than 100,000 yuan.
Li Mai looked at Zhou Songyan with admiration.
Zhou Songyan turned his head and caught her gaze. He smiled and pinched her cheek, asking, "Did you learn something?"
Li Mai nodded: "I've learned a little bit."
It turns out there are skills involved in playing mahjong; you have to remember the cards.
Zhou Songyan gave her his seat: "I've won you a lot of chips, you can lose them slowly."
Li Mai was unhappy.
"I may not necessarily lose."
Zhou Songyan smiled and said, "Okay, I believe you."
Li Mai returned to the poker table.
Zhang Jingran breathed a sigh of relief.
My cousin is finally gone!
If her cousin had sat down any longer, she would have been bankrupt; she had just suffered the biggest loss of all.
My cousin is terrifying! He's amazing at everything he does, it's outrageous!
Li Mai lost a few rounds and won a few rounds later. In the end, she still won, earning more than 60,000 yuan, but it was all Zhou Songyan who won it for her.
Zhang Jingran lost 40,000 yuan, Grandma Zhou lost 20,000 yuan, and Zhou Qianlian neither won nor lost.
Zhang Jingran collapsed into Zhou Qianlian's arms, crying, "Mom, I'm so poor, can you give me some money?"
Zhou Qianlian pushed her hand away: "Stop pretending to be poor. You must have received nearly ten million in red envelopes tonight."
Li Mai was about to suggest returning the winnings to Zhang Jingran when she heard Zhou Qianlian say this, so she silently put down her phone.
They're all rich; they don't need her sympathy.
Zhang Jingran pouted: "That's what they're saving for their husbands to live on in the future."
Zhou Qianlian rolled her eyes: "Don't you have any ambition? Even if you don't want someone who can support you, you should at least find someone who is your equal. Are you planning to ask us for money to support your husband and children in the future?"
Zhang Jingran: "What if the person I like can't earn that much money? Wouldn't I have to take on the responsibility of supporting our family?"
Zhou Qianlian was furious and poked her shoulder: "How can you carry such a small shoulder? If you were as capable as your mother, I wouldn't mind if you found a man who couldn't support a family."
"All you do all day is eat, drink, and have fun. You've never earned a penny. How are you going to support your family? Let me tell you, don't expect us to help you."
Zhang Jingran pouted: "So stingy!"
Zhou Qianlian: "Yes, I'm stingy. You better open your eyes and look carefully. If you don't find it, you'll be the one who suffers later."
Zhang Jingran hummed twice, but it was unclear whether she had heard her.
Chengcheng couldn't hold on any longer and was led to his room to sleep by the maid.
The old house specially prepared a children's room for him.
Zhou Songyan pulled Li Mai back to her room.
Li Mai was pressed against the door panel, her hands pulled up above her head by Zhou Songyan.
Even under the dim yellow light, Li Mai's face still showed a hint of red.
"Zhou Songyan, you haven't taken a shower yet."
Li Mai's voice was soft, with a hook-like quality at the end, which made Zhou Songyan's gaze even more intense.
"Together."
Zhou Songyan carried her into the bathroom.
...
Noticing that Zhou Songyan's actions were somewhat rough, Li Mai pressed down on his hand: "Don't tear it."
This was given to her by her grandma. She likes it very much, and it looks very expensive. It would be a pity to break it.
Zhou Songyan had no choice but to patiently unbutton the cheongsam.
The cheongsam was thrown onto the washstand.
Zhou Songyan raised her hand and pulled away the jade hairpin. Li Mai's cascading black hair fell down to her sides, creating a striking contrast with her snow-white skin.
"MaiMai, you're so beautiful..."
Li Mai tiptoed up to his shoulder and kissed him.
...
At the crucial moment, Li Mai suddenly remembered: "I didn't bring anything."
Zhou Songyan turned around and took a box out of his pocket.
Li Mai: "..."
Zhou Songyan opened the box and took one out.
"I grabbed a box when I left."
Li Mai blushed.
...
On the first day of the new year, Li Mai was too embarrassed to sleep in, so she sat up, rubbing her aching back.
Zhou Songyan pulled her back: "Sleep a little longer."
Li Mai: "No, you get up too."
Zhou Songyan knew she was shy, so he got up with her.
After having breakfast at the old house, the family of three returned to Qingshui Road.
After returning home, Li Mai became unwell and lay in bed, unwilling to get up.
Zhou Songyan, on the other hand, was full of energy and took Chengcheng to play football at the community's soccer field.
...
You Huan returned to Beijing on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year and had dinner with Li Mai.
I also brought her a big bag of local specialties.
The two entered the restaurant and ran into Lin Qianyu.
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