Chapter 114 Golden Hook Fishing - The Twenty-Eight-Part Finale - Part 1
Two months later, every evening, the small supermarket was bustling with activity.
The news of her being kidnapped and missing a while ago has spread among her friends. Now, not only have the two young lovers returned safely, but Xu's father, who had been in a vegetative state, has also miraculously woken up. People in the alley say that good fortune is shining on him every day.
The story of Mr. Xu from Huainan Lane and the rich young master's passionate love affair spread like wildfire among the neighbors and friends.
Xingmian was already making preparations to go abroad, and Ayu wanted to leave behind some more profound memories for each other before he left.
She had invited several close friends to have a meal at the supermarket today. Somehow, word got to Lin Xingmian's high school classmates, who announced it in their group chat. A large group of familiar faces who come to the supermarket every day showed up, making the already small supermarket even more crowded.
Ah Yu looked at everyone helplessly, and had no choice but to clap her hands and decide: "I really didn't expect so many people to come today. It's definitely not appropriate to have a meal here. How about we change the venue and have a proper get-together!"
"Yay!" people in the supermarket cheered.
She loved lively gatherings, and today she invited Bowen, Su Zi, Li Jiajing, Zhang Zhi, and others. A large group of boys arrived later, invited by Xingmian's friend Shang Qi. Speaking of Shang Qi, Lin Xingmian had used Shang Qi's brother's card to participate in a golf tournament, which had caused their family considerable trouble.
The troublemakers, seeking revenge, made their way to Shang Qi's house. The burly men in black suits terrified them. After repeated questioning, they learned that the identity of "Shang Yuan" during the club competition was fake. Yan Ting followed the clues and discovered Lin Xingmian's true identity, but before he could even rejoice, he collapsed into a chair.
So this is the young master of the Lin family, born with a silver spoon in his mouth? He wouldn't dare to confront him even if he had ten lives!
Fortunately, the Lin family didn't find out about this. Yan Ting just thought he had suffered a great loss in silence and focused on reforming himself. He never bothered the Shang brothers again.
Aside from this incident, since Lin Xingmian and Shang Qi met, he has helped him a lot and is truly a brother among brothers. So after Xingmian graduated, he gave his family a villa in Xicheng. Shang Qi was so overwhelmed by this incredible windfall that he happily moved his whole family into the new house.
Shang Qi invited all the classmates he had gathered with at school today. After all, Lin Xingmian's crush on Boss Tiantian had been around for a long time, and everyone had witnessed him winning her over step by step. So they all wanted to come and see if Lin Xingmian had really gotten what she wanted.
Accordingly, Xu Zhiyu booked a large private room. When it was time for dinner, the room was filled with two tables, and the atmosphere was lively with laughter and chatter.
When the topic of "Just how much does Lin Xingmian like Boss Xu?" comes up, almost everyone has something to say. They have all experienced firsthand how much effort and money this person put in to win Boss Xu's heart!
As Ayu listened to them recount those embarrassing past events, she said, "Hey, hey, hey, let's eat. Why do you keep saying I'm dull? Of course, you can talk a good game about these things when you're talking about others, but when it comes to yourself, who can really understand what kind of feelings you have?"
Lin Xingmian, who always protected his sister, started to play dumb at this moment, not saying a word in her defense, and deliberately letting his friends say what he couldn't say in a joking way.
"Hey, Sister Xu, you still won't admit you're dull?" Shang Qi smiled mysteriously, looking at Xu Zhiyu with a meaningful expression.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Ah Yu tilted her chin and laughed. "I'm naturally very perceptive. How am I dull? Bowen, you agree, right?"
Ma Bowen naturally sided with her best friend: "That's right, she's very clever. Everyone was so busy talking and eating that they didn't touch their drinks much..."
Shang Qi didn't argue. He picked up his wine glass and took a sip along with Ma Bowen's greeting, saying, "Hiss, I wonder if Sister Xu knows someone with the King of Glory ID 'Pineapple'?"
His words immediately silenced the room. Xu Zhiyu was completely bewildered, while Shang Qi and Lin Xingmian exchanged a mischievous glance.
Ayu turned to look at Xingmian beside her, her face flushing, still puzzled: "What do you mean? How does Shang Qi know about Asong? Did you tell him?"
Lin Xingmian licked the tip of her canine tooth and picked up some food for her: "Try this, it's this restaurant's specialty."
She wouldn't give up, grabbing his sleeve and insisting on getting to the bottom of it: "What exactly happened! Tell me!"
"Don't rush, sister-in-law!" The red wine had quite a kick, and Shang Qi became even bolder. "Aren't we going to karaoke after dinner? I've heard that you're a pro at King of Glory, sister-in-law. Some of you can sing, and you can play some games with us first!"
Drinking already makes one's face flush, and Shang Qi's constant calling her "sister-in-law" made her feel utterly ashamed.
"Ahem, young man, there are so many people here, don't shout!" After saying that, she glared at Xingmian, "Control him! He's definitely drunk!"
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The meal was particularly lively, as everyone was curious about the kidnapping of Boss Xu and Lin Xingmian. Before the meal, Ayu specifically told Xingmian not to tell them the details of the incident, but after a few rounds of drinks, she herself started to talk incessantly about their thrilling experience, gesturing wildly as she recounted it.
The audience was also very enthusiastic, their eyes widening in surprise as they exclaimed, "Wow—!"
A moment later, she exclaimed, "Huh? The dangers of wealthy families are just like in the movies, full of turbulent waves and a bit of melodrama!"
"Yeah, no wonder I always felt that Lin Xingmian was a bit different from us. His thought process, do you guys remember that guy surnamed Chen? Lin Xingmian really wanted to beat him to death back then? My God, I thought he was really crazy back then!"
"Now that I'm hearing what you've said, I realize that in Xiaolin's environment, it's either you kill me or I kill you. Everyone's just doing it for their own benefit. It's terrifying... It's like life is something so insignificant..."
Someone mentioned Chen Siqing, and the usually boisterous Xu Zhiyu suddenly fell silent for a while.
"He's probably still sleeping in his hospital room," she murmured to herself.
Thinking of this person evoked a complex mix of emotions. Ayu thought that her father had already woken up, but she didn't know how Shen Siqing was doing. However, he was so wicked that, no matter how kind-hearted she was, she didn't want to pity him.
"Don't dwell on the past." Bowen walked over with a wine glass in his hand. "There's always a reason why someone is pitiful. His fate was entirely of his own making."
Ah Yu sighed deeply.
Bo asked, "Hey, you're still thinking about your ex while your current partner is still here, so what's with all this talk about?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhiyu glanced at Lin Xingmian, whose face was gloomy and who was drinking without saying a word.
That's true. If she sympathizes with Shen Siqing, wouldn't that indirectly blame Xingmian? Although his actions were impulsive, he did it all for her sake.
If it weren't for Xingmian's classmate revealing so many details tonight—that he didn't buy sandwiches at the supermarket because he liked them, but to catch a glimpse of her, that he saved up all the shopping bags from each trip, that he often stared blankly at the supermarket balcony from the playground, and that he only actively socialized with classmates because of her…
She said a lot more, but she didn't remember it all, yet she felt very strange.
She couldn't quite understand why someone could like another person to this extent.
"Alright, alright, let me toast you both." Bowen smoothed things over, then sighed, "Meeting someone you truly love in this world is already a very small chance, and it's even rarer for two people to love each other and end up together. Life is about taking it one step at a time, and now that your sweetheart is by your side, just hold onto your happiness! Compared to that Shen Siqing or that Li Jiajing, to be honest, Little Lin is the one I have the most faith in..."
Li Jiajing, whose eyes were already dizzy from drinking, was suddenly called out. He immediately blushed and said angrily, "Hey! Why are you putting me on the same level as Shen Siqing? He's not worthy to be compared to me! Besides, the fact that I'm here at this dinner party today means I've already let go of the past!"
"Sigh..." he sighed, "After chasing for so many years without success, I never thought that the latecomer would surpass me."
Zhang Zhi: "You call that pursuing someone? You're far from good enough! Learn from that younger brother!"
"Ha ha ha ha……"
Everyone burst into laughter, creating a joyful atmosphere.
After dinner, those whose homes had curfews went home first, while the rest moved on to the second round.
Su Zi, Bo Wen, and A Yu Xing Mian were in the same car.
The car was quiet when we got in. Su Zi, who hadn't said much at the dinner table, suddenly said, "The red wine tonight tastes pretty good. It must be expensive."
Ayu casually replied, "I got it from Xingmian's house. Do you like it? I'll have him send you a few bottles!"
"Pfft." Su Zi laughed out loud, "No need, you're always so cheerful, just being with you makes me feel much better even if we don't do anything."
Su Zi was already pregnant with Lu Yang's child. After Lu Yang's affair was exposed, her family told her to have an abortion, and their marriage was naturally off the table. That period was the most difficult time for her.
But after she aborted the child, during her recovery period, she calmly reflected on it and realized how fortunate she was to have discovered Lu Yang's true character before the wedding. Otherwise, who knows what kind of trouble he would have caused her after the marriage! She should thank A Yu!
So she came today too.
“Ayu, actually, about what happened last time…” Su Zi felt it was a little difficult to say, but Xu Zhiyu, drunk, swayed her head and said, “What happened last time? Did we have something happen last time?”
Su Zi smiled and said calmly, "It's nothing. I meant I brought gifts for you and Xiao Lin today."
As she spoke, she took a purse out of her bag.
"These are a pair of couple keychains. It wasn't easy for you two to get together. I wish you a smooth journey to the end."
"Wow! You're so thoughtful!" Ah Yu was overjoyed and happily accepted the gift, saying "You're too kind" while pouting as she attached the keychain to her electric scooter key.
"Thank you," Xingmian said politely as he accepted the gift. He didn't have any keys, but he couldn't hide the smile on his face upon receiving it. This must be their first matching couple's item, right?
Lin Xingmian carefully placed it into her pocket.
After putting the keys away, Xu Zhiyu pulled the sleeping Ma Bowen and Su Zi into her arms and they sang loudly in the car: "Friends for life, those days never happened, a word for a lifetime, a sentiment for a cup of wine..."
Ma Bo was woken up by her, and smiled without saying a word.
Su Zi covered her mouth, laughed shyly, and said to A Yu, "Don't forget to order this song when we get to the karaoke bar, hahaha."
Looking in the rearview mirror, Lin Xingmian saw A Yu with one arm around each of them, the three of them swaying to her singing. She had her eyes closed, completely absorbed in her own melody. Xingmian couldn't help but chuckle, shaking her head and saying:
"Little madman."
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