I have ten trillion licking dog gold

"She...she's just my sister. My sister says purple has a lot of charm~"

The atmosphere gradually heated up.

The DJs were all called in.

As she got into the swing of things, Tong Dan stood up, her exceptional figure moving naturally and rhythmically. She sang "Purple Has a Charm," a song with a DJ-like quality, with passion and sexiness.

wrong.

It seems that's not its official name.

But it doesn't matter.

"call out--"

Fu Zili whistled and clapped enthusiastically.

Hong Xiaoyu blushed, not daring to glance at him any longer, and silently drank his wine. It really was his cousin Jiang Chen's problem; he clearly lacked experience and discipline.

"That's what you call lively and cheerful."

Wu Yubin clapped his hands as he spoke.

Tie Jun smiled.

"Aren't you two, husband and wife, coming?"

"Just come."

Tie Jun didn't make a fuss and went to ask his wife for her opinion.

"We can't let them steal the show; we have to show off our skills too, and pick a song."

"I don't know many songs..."

"The March of the Volunteers, I'm sure of it."

Jiang is good at coming up with ideas.

Wen Rong couldn't help but chuckle, "I will, but not a DJ version."

Humor is a valuable quality; without it, life would be much less fun.

What's remarkable is that everyone present possesses this quality to some extent.

"The Boatmen's Love!"

Fu Zili's promotion is more reliable than someone else's.

"to make."

Wen Rong nodded generously.

"Beautiful Tong, please select a song called 'The Boatman's Love' for me."

Iron Army shouts.

Tong Dan made an OK sign.

The DJ left the stage.

Ji Ailin suppressed a laugh and took out her phone in advance, ready to record.

The people present all seemed to be extraordinary, yet they were more down-to-earth than ordinary people, and she liked this atmosphere.

"Little sister, you sit at the bow of the boat, and I walk on the shore, our love swaying gently on the tow rope—"

As soon as Tie Jun started singing, the private room erupted in laughter.

Even Fang Qing couldn't help but take out her phone to record this memorable moment.

"It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature. I thought Brother Tiejun had changed, but actually he hasn't. He's just hidden it well. He's still as reserved and eccentric as ever."

Hong Xiaoyu muttered to himself.

Jiang Chen raised the bottle to indicate: "Your judgment of people has improved a lot."

"Brother, can you still drink?"

Hong Xiaoyu was a little worried because, under Tong Dan's "honey trap," her cousin had already been forced to drink six or seven bottles.

"Instead of worrying about your brother, you should worry about yourself. You're all adults now, haven't you learned about social etiquette? Everyone here is older than you, shouldn't you at least offer them a round of greetings?"

Hong Xiaoyu was speechless and obediently complied.

After he left, Jiang Chen also got up, saying, "I need to use the restroom."

Despite the insistence on drinking, Tong Dan remained understanding and didn't force her to stay in the restroom. She put down the bottle she had already picked up, nodded, and said, "Go quickly and come back quickly."

I really don't know who the employee is and who the boss is.

"You might not be able to outdrink him."

Fang Qing spoke softly.

"At worst, we'll just drink ourselves into oblivion."

Tong Dan displayed a spirit of fearlessness, saying, "If we both fall, don't worry about me, just take him back."

Fang Qing picked up the wine bottle herself and said, "Don't overthink it, we can just leave it here."

Yes.

Why should she be made to clean up the mess?
It's common knowledge that the sober people suffer the most at drinking parties.

Tong Dan smiled and clinked bottles with him, saying, "This is the Qing Gege I know!"

"Two beautiful ladies, let me toast you."

Wu Yubin walked over.

When Mr. Jiang from WC returned, the man was still standing there, waiting for him.

"Nice to meet you."

Mr. Jiang was also quite interesting. When it came to politeness, he was second to none. He replied as if he were exchanging a couplet.

"I've admired you for a long time."

Wu Yubin smiled, took a symbolic sip, and then said goodbye and left.

"Tie Jun, that old squad leader, is pretty good. He's very well-mannered."

Tong Dan's self-serving commentary.

Hong Xiaoyu never returned, but Fu Zili stopped him, and the two brothers started singing together.

The music is also classic.

Life in Full Bloom

Regardless of Leather Pants Wang's character, his song is indeed good, especially when performed by a man like Fu Zili, who has experience and life experience, making it full of flavor.

"I want a life in full bloom, like flying in the vast sky, like traversing the boundless wilderness, possessing the power to break free from everything—"

Compared to Fu Zili, Hong Xiaoyu's singing voice is much thinner, lacking that deep, weathered quality and the indomitable spirit that refuses to bow to fate.

You can actually tell the difference between a man and a boy in a karaoke bar.

"Then why don't you get to know them?"

"We know each other. I just mentioned it. If you have the chance to visit Hong'an, they'll treat you to a good time."

Tong Dan has indeed transcended low-level aesthetics. Even though he is a tall, strong, and handsome man, and also has the added bonus of being a soldier, she didn't care much. When she saw Jiang Chen return, she immediately grabbed him and started drinking with him again.

"Princess Qing has spoken: tonight, no one is getting away; we're drinking until we drop."

"Even though it's free, you can't drink like this. Take a break."

"Take a break? How can a man say no?"

Tong Dan truly lived up to his reputation as a nightclub hero; not only was he unharmed, but he also became even more formidable.

Jiang Chen was helpless.

Why are you staring at me like that? Do you have a crush on me?

"After all these years, you've finally realized?"

"..."

This is the female version of a scoundrel.

"What are you doing? Have a drink."

Tie Jun's shouts came from the other side, and Ji Ailin accompanied him.

Jiang Chen could only raise his glass.

"I heard from Tie Jun that Mr. Jiang sings very well."

Ji Ailin spoke.

Hong Xiaoyu is a bit green, having just graduated from university. Fu Zili, as a shareholder of Dihao, creates a distance between them. Wu Yubin, who just sang a duet, is a bit shy. In comparison, only Boss Jiang, who used to boast as a child but has no arrogance, makes Nurse Ji feel the closest.

When did I say he sings well?

Tie Jun was puzzled.

“You said last time that he would sit on the edge of a cliff and sing a song for you…”

Tie Jun suddenly realized, and then burst out laughing.

His exact words at the time seemed to be: Fate pushed Jiang Chen to the edge of a cliff, but he would sit down, look at the flowing mist and haze on the cliff, and sing a song for you.

But of course, Mr. Jiang didn't know, so it was his turn to be confused.

"When did I end up sitting on the edge of a cliff?"

"Whether you're sitting on the edge of a cliff or on a toilet, Ms. Ji wants to hear you sing. Are you going to sing or not?"

Tong Dan kicked him when he was down.

Fang Qing's lips curled slightly.

Although she later became a legal professional, she didn't like to argue with people. During her middle school years, if she had any conflicts with anyone, Tong Dan would always stand up for her.

"Okay, I'll sing."

Mr. Jiang was also very open-minded. He didn't even let Tong Dan do it for him. He got up himself and went to order a song.

He didn't even need Fu Zili to hand him the microphone. After selecting his song, he walked alone to the standing microphone area, which no one had used before.

And he sat down calmly.

The lights dimmed, and his figure disappeared into the darkness, appearing and disappearing in the shadows.

It's a simple pose.

It was filled with an indescribable feeling.

If there's anything missing, it's a guitar. "This guy, he really loves to show off."

Tong Dan muttered to herself. But she had to admit, a man's charm really doesn't lie in his appearance—of course, excluding the infatuated young women. This guy was clearly half a head shorter than that old sergeant Tie Jun, but comparing the two…

Ok.

That's not a valid comparison.

impolite.

That's not fair either.

Tong Dan secretly glanced at Qing Gege next to her.

It turned out that the other person was drinking silently, putting on a show, but as soon as he "came on stage," his gaze was hopelessly fixed in that direction.

ah~
Imported dark beer does have some alcohol content. Thanks to Tong Dan, the person was definitely not drunk, but their state of mind was certainly not as sober as when they were completely awake, plus the influence of the atmosphere.

He adjusted the height of the stool, then fiddled with the angle of the microphone stand, and was finally satisfied.

"Hey, hey."

Laughter erupted.

"I am not very talented, but on this auspicious occasion, I would like to offer you a song about pursuing dreams. Please forgive me if I sing it poorly."

"Whoa..."

Fu Zili and Tie Jun both whistled with their fingers.

Hong Xiaoyu clapped frantically.

Ji Ailin's eyes sparkled, just like Wen Rong's, filled with anticipation.

"All you do is show off!"

Tong Dan muttered.

Is this what you call showing off... "cool"?
It's just silly antics at best.

But what's that saying again? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

just kidding.

Fang Qing naturally understood her; anyone else might have suspected that she had secretly fallen for someone else.

Where is the world full of flowers?

If it really exists, I will definitely go.

I want the highest mountain to stand there
It doesn't matter if it's a cliff or a steep slope—"

Ji Ailin's eyes grew brighter as she focused intently on her work.

"I wasn't bragging, was I?"

Tie Jun laughed.

Ji Ailin nodded unconsciously.

how to say.

From the other person's singing, she felt as if they were sitting on the edge of a cliff, singing to her. Optimism, composure, a tranquility born from weathering a storm, and a warm, gentle smile.

"Run forward, facing the cold stares and ridicule."

How can you feel the vastness of life without going through hardships?
Destiny cannot make us kneel down and beg for mercy
Even if blood is spilled all over my arms—

ah~
Another sigh came out of nowhere.

Tong Dan's eyes were filled with helplessness.

It's often said that a woman's beauty alone is a dead end; only by combining it with family background, talent, intelligence, and so on can she truly be a winning combination.

But men are different.

All you need is money.

But what if a man is more than just rich?
"The charming and splendid future is always calling me
Even if there is only pain for company, we must move forward bravely
I want to set sail on the bluest sea there.
Regardless of whether I can return it or not—

It's like it was made just for this guy.

Connecting his fate with his own, Tong Dan was filled with mixed emotions.

The other person's life is nothing more than a journey of chasing dreams, braving the winds and waves.

However, most of them had their sails broken and sank, and were submerged in the sea, while he successfully broke through the wind and waves and rode on the crest of the tide.

Listening to the inspiring and vibrant song, Tong Dan silently took a sip of her drink.

“I used to think he was a coward, a coward, but now you’ve become an ostrich too. You two are really alike.”

Fang Qing could have pretended to be deaf and dumb, but she didn't. An indescribable smile crept onto her lips.

What else could she do?
Hasn't she done enough?
"What do you think I should do?"

"If I were you, I would confront him directly, not indirectly, but demand an answer from him."

Tong Dan drank, saying, "No matter what the answer is, it's at least giving myself some closure. Otherwise, given his character, he could have dragged you down for a lifetime."

Fang Qing also took a sip of wine. "I don't believe it."

"Don't believe in what?"

"I don't believe he'll drag me down for the rest of my life."

Tong Dan was speechless for a moment, then chuckled and tilted her head. "Princess Qing, can you please wake up? He's been dragging this out for so many years, don't you believe he can keep doing it?"

Fang Qing smiled faintly and shook the bottle. "How can I be sober after drinking so much?"

Tong Dan shook her head. "I don't think you've drunk enough."

Fang Qing clinked bottles with her.

"It won't be long before this drawn-out soap opera ends once he gets married."

Tong Dan, who was about to drink, paused, her heart trembling for no reason, and her eyes even involuntarily welling up with tears.

"Are you stupid!"

"That's also a way of explaining yourself."

Fang Qing raised the bottle in greeting, a playful, girlish charm radiating from her eyes and brows.

Tong Dan took a deep breath.

"Then I will definitely yell at him as a coward at the wedding."

"It's not even certain whether he'll invite you."

"If he doesn't invite me, I'll go by myself!"

"You don't want your job anymore?"

"I don't want it anymore! At worst, I'll apply for labor arbitration. You help me with the lawsuit, and he'll have to pay me back!"

Fang Qing smiled faintly, drank her wine, and looked at the dimly lit standing microphone area. "He's not a coward."

"That's him! No matter how big his business is, how successful he is, or how high his status is, I look down on him!"

"One more song!"

After Hong Xiaoyu finished singing "Chasing Dreams with a Pure Heart," he started cheering.

"One more song!"

Ji Ailin secretly chimed in, her long-held views on choosing a partner beginning to soften; it didn't seem to matter much if he wasn't 1.8 meters tall.

Fu Zili and Tie Jun remained silent, only whistling continuously.

Wu Yubin clapped lightly, willing to play a supporting role; not everyone is so narrow-minded.

"The audience was very enthusiastic."

Humorous sounds came from the surround sound system.

Laugh out loud.

"Cough cough."

A coughing sound rang out.

"I burst into laughter before I even started singing, and after you've finished laughing, let me tell you my heartfelt thoughts."

Ji Ailin, who had already taken out her phone to record, was slightly taken aback, and then heard, "Tong Dan."

Tong Dan looked at the blurry standing area and could only vaguely make out the outline of a human figure.

"Please select a song for me, 'The Promise of Dandelion'."

convention.

And it fits in with tonight's theme.

Despite Tong Dan's strong words, she showed little hesitation upon hearing the order and quickly carried it out.

The private room quickly fell silent.

Jay Chou's songs covered the youth of their generation, and this song, "The Promise of Dandelion," is especially well-known.

Outsiders seem to sense something.

Those involved felt a mix of emotions.

As the accompaniment to the song "Turning the Pages of Memories" began to play, Tong Dan, who had just returned from requesting a song, unconsciously turned her head to the side.

"Am I right? He's not a coward."

Fang Qing smiled, her eyes gleaming with an unknown glow.

Dandelions by the Primary School Fence
It's a landscape with a flavor in my memory.
The sound of cicadas could be heard from the playground during afternoon nap time.
It still sounds great many years later.

Send your wishes as paper airplanes
Because we won't be able to wait for that shooting star.
A serious coin toss determines fate
But I don't know where the ending is.
Standing in the hallway as punishment, with slaps to the palms.

But we noticed the dragonfly by the window.
You follow me everywhere I go.
Many dreams are waiting to be realized.
一起长大的约定
So clear
I believe you, since we made a pinky promise.

We agreed to travel together.

It's the only stubbornness you're still clinging to now.

一起长大的约定
That sincerity
The past we could talk about endlessly
And I can no longer tell.

Are you a friend, or a missed love?
And I can no longer tell.

Are you a friend, or a missed love?

(End of this chapter)