I have ten trillion licking dog gold

Since his girlfriend and Fang Qing didn't drink alcohol, Hong Xiaoyu ordered a beverage.

It's also a local specialty.

Ginger Cola~

It's especially delicious in winter; its warming effect is comparable to that of baijiu (Chinese liquor), and it also promotes health and wellness.

"Is it drinkable?"

There were no problems when Hong Xiaoyu was serving his girlfriend, but when he was serving Fang Qing, things went wrong.

Looking at his sister-in-law who had suddenly spoken, Hong Xiaoyu was puzzled, and Duan Xueying also looked confused.

Ginger cola is a drink that people of all social classes, regardless of wealth or status, have been drinking since childhood. What's wrong with it?

Has Coca-Cola's business collapsed recently?
The couple were puzzled, their attention completely focused on Li Shurui's face, and therefore they did not notice Fang Qing's eyes suddenly twitch.

Fang Qing subconsciously turned her head and, like the couple, looked at the woman beside her, but all she saw was a warm, smiling face.

"It's okay, we all drink it like this here. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, and it also warms the stomach."

Hong Xiaoyu assumed his sister-in-law wasn't a local and therefore didn't understand, so he offered an explanation.

Li Shurui nodded and didn't say anything more.

Hong Xiaoyu continued to pour water for Fang Qing.

Fang Qing picked up the warm ginger cola, took a sip without saying a word.

As a local, she definitely understands.

It's obvious that it's not poisonous.

After serving his girlfriend and Fang Qing drinks, Hong Xiaoyu started pouring baijiu (Chinese liquor).

"Sister-in-law, Fang Qing knows I have a limited alcohol tolerance, so I'll stop here."

"A man can't say no."

Hong Xiaoyu was taken aback, then became a little shy.

“You should learn from your brother; even if you can’t do it, you should say you can,” Li Shurui added.

This statement,

How many layers of meaning are there specifically?
Hong Xiaoyu didn't dare to think too much about it and quickly handed her the wine glass, unable to resist probing, "Sister-in-law, you can drink so much?"

Li Shurui's curves were graceful and charming, making it impossible to fathom her true nature. "Isn't it because I'm happy to see you all?"

Now that things have come to this point, there's no need to be coy anymore.

Hong Xiaoyu turned her head and said, "Remember to ask for leave for me."

Duan Xueying nodded obediently.

Li Shurui smiled with satisfaction, "That's more like it."

The dishes were all served, but she didn't touch her chopsticks first. Seeing that everyone's glasses were full, she raised her glass of baijiu...
"Let's have one first."

What is momentum?

That's what we call momentum.

If Hong Xiaoyu could truly keep his word, and drink a glass of wine himself as he said when he went downstairs to get the wine, he could definitely turn the tables. But without a doubt, he lacks courage, or rather, he has self-awareness.

His brother said his ideal was to make his parents proud and bring honor to his children. He wasn't bragging, but he really is.

This cup weighs three ounces and three ounces. If you drink one cup, he should be lying on the ground, and he won't need to eat anymore.

of course.

This is a wise choice, but it's too embarrassing.

He's a hero's brother!

"Let's go!"

Hong Xiaoyu raised his glass high with an air of grandeur and made the loudest noise, but as soon as the glass reached his lips and the drink entered his mouth, he immediately began to grimace, as if he were drinking real poison.

"How many degrees?"

He tilted his head and asked quietly.

"In your fifties, what's wrong?"

Hong Xiaoyu's expression stiffened, and he slowly hissed, "I didn't realize you were such a good drinker."

"We haven't drunk alcohol much either."

Ok.

It's because I don't understand it enough.

Hong Xiaoyu, who had never drunk more than 40 degrees alcohol, realized that today was going to be a tough battle. After glancing at his sister-in-law and seeing that she had no reaction after taking a sip of alcohol, he quietly poured himself a glass of ginger cola.

"Sister Shurui, try some and see if our dishes suit your taste."

"Yes, satisfying my appetite is also one of my main tasks in coming to Jiangcheng this time."

They were chatting and laughing, but Fang Qing didn't touch her chopsticks. She held them in her hand, feeling restless. Those three nonsensical words kept replaying in her mind.

Is it safe to drink?
What does "she" mean?
"Sister Fang Qing, why aren't you eating?"

Hong Xiaoyu, who was sitting opposite Fang Qing, noticed Fang Qing's unusual behavior and subconsciously glanced at the dishes on the table.

Both hot and cold dishes are available.

Moreover, some of the dishes were specifically ordered to suit Fang Qing's taste, such as the steaming hot vegetables on the pot, and the fried pepper stir-fried pork intestines.

It's often said that people who are close to each other tend to have similar behaviors, habits, personalities, and hobbies, and he believes that.

Fang Qing basically loves the same dishes as her cousin, and of course, the reverse is also entirely true.

It's the same principle as how couples who have been together for a long time start to resemble each other.

"Have you been driving for too long? Are you too tired?"

Li Shurui's attention was also drawn to this, and she asked with concern.

Fang Qing shook her head and smiled, "I'm just not that hungry. Don't worry about me, you guys eat."

Hong Xiaoyu couldn't possibly ignore her, and immediately said, "Fried pepper and stir-fried pork intestines is the best way to whet the appetite."

Logically speaking, if her younger brother said something about her favorite dish, she would naturally take a bite, but Fang Qing didn't. She picked up her bowl, took the soup spoon, and looked at the light, milky white lotus root soup.

"I'll have some soup."

Hong Xiaoyu didn't take it to heart. He didn't neglect either of them and smiled at Li Shurui, saying, "Sister-in-law, our lotus root soup is also a specialty, as is this dish, which is almost impossible to find elsewhere. It's a mixed stew, which originally evolved from leftover dishes from the New Year."

"Why do I feel like you don't have any bad dishes here?"

"Haha, in the recent national food and snack rankings, our Shacheng is number one in the country."

"Yes. I've tried the fish cakes from your Shacheng. Your brother specially brought them to the East China Sea, and they are indeed different from those from other places."

Bringing up this topic...

Not only she had eaten it, but Shi Qianqian had also eaten it. By the way, Lan Peizhi, Duanmu Liuli, and Shi Zhenhua and his wife had also eaten it.

Oh.

Fang Qing bought it and mailed it to me.

How good.

Making parents proud and bringing glory to their children has been an ideal for a long time.

In fact, Mr. Jiang can now adopt a completely new vision.

such as.

—Universal harmony and world peace~
"Fish cake? This dish already has some. Oh, so your sister-in-law likes fish cake. I'll mail her plenty from now on."

Even the most delicious food can become tiresome if eaten too often; distance makes the heart grow fonder.

Li Shurui raised her glass.

Hong Xiaoyu forcibly suppressed his instinct to frown, gritted his teeth and drank with the drinker. After taking a sip, he immediately picked up the ginger cola that had been poured in advance.

"Is this delicious?"

Li Shurui stared at him intently, her expression earnest, filled with a pure thirst for knowledge. "Give me a cup too."

Hong Xiaoyu was caught off guard and blushed deeply. Fortunately, he was honest enough not to use those shameless tricks at the dinner table, otherwise he would have been caught red-handed and made a huge fool of himself.

But his sister-in-law has such keen observation skills.

That's true; if you don't have the strength of a diamond, don't try to be kind-hearted like a bod

How could an ordinary person become his sister-in-law?

Duan Xueying acted as a waitress, immediately getting up to pour cola. She didn't have the airs one would expect from a rich young lady. There's no need to praise her; it actually had nothing to do with her upbringing. She simply couldn't maintain that air in front of the two people opposite her.

To put it bluntly, even her father would probably have to be mindful of his surroundings if he came here.

"Thank you."

Li Shurui smiled at Duan Xueying, who was behaving perfectly at this very moment, then took a sip of cola and nodded, "I've learned another skill."

"Hehe, it's very simple, just don't put in too much ginger."

"How is your uncle doing now?" Li Shurui put down the warm can of cola.

"My uncle?"

Hong Xiaoyu was caught off guard.

"what do you say that is?"

Li Shurui looked thoughtful. "Is his surname Zhang?"

Hong Xiaoyu realized, "Zhang Zhongquan?"

"Correct."

Hong Xiaoyu was surprised, never expecting the other party to know about this. He tentatively asked, "Did you tell your sister-in-law, brother?"

Li Shurui smiled and said, "Does he need to tell me something like this?"

"My sister-in-law is truly amazing!"

Hong Xiaoyu readily complimented him; flattery never fails. He wasn't someone who enjoyed flattery, but disliking it didn't mean he wouldn't.

Everyone is adaptable; no one is truly inflexible. It just requires a specific environment and a specific person.

Hong Xiaoyu didn't think much of it, but Fang Qing, who was eating lotus root, felt an indescribable feeling growing stronger.

Is it really true that thieves inevitably feel guilty?
Fang Qing chewed silently.

It must be my own psychological effect.

“After my uncle was transferred to Xinghuo Medical Center, his condition has been stable. The doctor said that his condition is much better than when he first arrived, but he still has no consciousness. It is still uncertain when he will wake up, but there is a possibility that he will wake up.”

At this point, Hong Xiaoyu casually asked, "Could that brain-computer interface be applied to patients in a vegetative state?"

"can."

Li Shurui answered casually.

"Then, sister-in-law, with our current technology, is it possible to achieve this?"

"of course."

Hong Xiaoyu was taken aback because the other party's reply was so straightforward and decisive.

"Think about it, do it, and you will have the opportunity to achieve it."

Hong Xiaoyu was stunned, touched by the other person's magnanimity.

really.

Near Zhu Zhechi, near the ink is black.

"I'd like to toast my sister-in-law."

When emotions run high, even if it's hard to swallow, it doesn't matter.

"Dang~"

The glasses clinked together with a crisp sound.

"hiss--"

After another bout of worry, Hong Xiaoyu quickly picked up his chopsticks to suppress the effects of the alcohol on his body. Looking at the stinky mandarin fish on his chopsticks, he suddenly turned his head and asked, "Sister Fang Qing, aren't you going to eat the stinky mandarin fish?"

I could skip the fried pepper stir-fried pork intestines since they're quite oily, but the stinky mandarin fish is Fang Qing's absolute favorite.

"Do not bother me."

Looking at the brightly colored stinky mandarin fish, Fang Qing's eyebrows furrowed uncontrollably. The disgust she felt was even stronger than when she ate with Tong Dan before. It seemed as if every cell in her body was resisting.

Hong Xiaoyu noticed Fang Qing's behavior, which was quite baffling. It felt like he was picking up a mouse instead of a fish.

wrong.

Fang Qing is not a weak girl. She is not afraid of mice at all, not even when she was a child.

On the contrary, the boys were terrified, including his brother.

He has a particularly vivid memory of one summer vacation.

Uncle Fang caught two mice with a mousetrap, and Fang Qing put the mice in a rabbit cage. Then she took them to visit her brother. At the time, she and her cousin were taking a nap. When they were woken up, they saw two pairs of dark eyes staring at them through the cage. Her brother was so scared that he almost jumped out of the bedroom window.

of course.

His own reaction was equally impressive.

She was so scared she cried.

Since that incident, Fang Qing had established an unparalleled authority in his heart, and a belief was etched into his genes—this woman must never be provoked.

So back on topic.

My cousin and Fang Qing's situation is not solely due to one person's fault.

My cousin's childhood and adolescence were incredibly tumultuous, and the pain from that period often takes a lifetime to heal.

"You even said you know Fang Qing well."

Li Shurui spoke up at the right moment, "You ordered all the wrong dishes."

Hong Xiaoyu slowly picked up the stinky mandarin fish and put it back in his bowl. He had no words to express his bitterness, and even felt wronged. He had clearly ordered it according to Fang Qing's taste...

Could it be that.

Fang Qing's true colors are resurfacing, and her cunning side is showing again?

Is he just acting?
Hong Xiaoyu kept glancing at Fang Qing, trying to find a flaw.

"Let's order some more dishes."

Li Shurui tilted her head and said.

Fang Qing knew her reaction was too obvious, and she also felt sorry for Hong Xiaoyu. If she could have endured it, she definitely would have. For example, someone who doesn't like stinky tofu can force themselves to eat a piece, but she simply couldn't control that physiological instinct that covered every cell in her body.

Let alone eating it, she felt that she would vomit as soon as she smelled that smell, even before it reached her mouth.

It turns out.

Humans are very fragile.

Sometimes you can't even control your own body.

So-called willpower is utterly vulnerable in the face of a certain force.

"I'll be fine with something light."

Princess Qing is still rational; rather than trying to cover it up, she'd rather be frank.

"Is Fang Qing not feeling well today?"

Upon confirming that the other person was not impersonating her, Hong Xiaoyu immediately inquired about their situation.

"It's just that the car has been driven for a bit too long, don't make a fuss about it, okay?"

Fang Qing pretended to be natural, but when it came to acting skills, aside from younger actors like Hong Xiaoyu, she was not up to par among her peers.

If Boss Jiang were here today, he would immediately see that Qingmei is full of flaws.

Thank goodness I didn't bring him along.

"Could she have a fever? Sister-in-law, feel Fang Qing's forehead."

Look.

Even Hong Xiaoyu sensed something was wrong.

"Fang Qing isn't a child; she can definitely take care of herself. It's just a problem with the food you ordered."

Li Shurui didn't actually do it; in short:

"You are not allowed to order food anymore."

The attention that was focused on Fang Qing was thus subtly diverted.

Fang Qing didn't seem grateful at all; instead, she appeared somewhat... preoccupied.

"My fault."

Hong Xiaoyu refused to discuss being wronged.

"I'll punish myself with a bite."

Li Shurui kept a straight face.

Hong Xiaoyu's eyes twitched involuntarily, but he didn't say a word. He took a deep breath and picked up his wine glass.

"hiss--"

"That's pretty much it."

Li Shurui smiled with satisfaction, then picked up Fang Qing's bowl, "If the food isn't to your liking, then Fang Qing, please drink more soup."

Fang Qing watched silently, her eyes rippling like water in a pond stirred by the wind.

Perhaps the couple didn't realize it.

But she personally sensed that the person who had so kindly served her the soup was even more eerie. (End of Chapter)