I have ten trillion licking dog gold

"Hey senior, wanna go for a drink?"

"what?"

Xu Siyi, who was working overtime until 7:30, glanced at the inky sky outside the glass.

"What do you mean, 'oh'? I know, you're fine."

Luo Li'er's attitude was firm: "Come on, it's my treat."

How do you know I'm alright?

Luo Li'er was straightforward and concise, asking, "Aren't you single?"

Xu Siyi was stunned.

So what if I'm single?
Should being single be discriminated against?
"Don't go!"

She said irritably, tidying up her desk.

"Hey, why are you making such a fuss? It's the weekend tomorrow, let's go grab a couple of drinks."

Luo Li'er approached, relentless in her pursuit.

Xu Siyi finished tidying up the documents, turned her head, and looked at her strangely, "Why do you like drinking so much now? Didn't you just drink a few days ago?"

"Ugh."

Luo Li'er sighed, "What can relieve sorrow? Only wine. No wonder so many people love to drink. I've found that wine is indeed a good thing."

Xu Siyi chuckled, "What can relieve your worries? What 'worries' could you possibly have?"

To be frank, she was quite envious of this junior.

His appearance is nothing to write home about.

She outshone Shu Rui and was the most beautiful girl at Dongda University.

Meanwhile, her older sister is a top-tier superstar.

Only those who are destined to never worry about daily necessities can live their lives in a way they love.

For example, this job.

It's purely because of love.

of course.

She wasn't a naive young girl anymore. She admired him, but she wasn't jealous. In fact, she felt grateful to this junior colleague, because it was this job that helped her climb out of the quagmire of her relationship.

"Who in this world can truly be carefree?"

Luo Li'er didn't explain, but instead gave a philosophical remark, and then continued, "Are you going or not? If not, I'll go by myself."

Xu Siyi was helpless, looking defeated. "Fine, I'll go, but let's make it a date, I'll drink until ten o'clock at most."

"Let's go then."

Luo Li'er grabbed her arm.

"Wait a minute, I haven't taken my bag yet."

Feelings can develop over time.

Feelings are built over time.

This applies not only to opposite sexes but also to same sexes.

Since they started working together, their relationship has progressed rapidly.

Xu Siyi was driving her newly bought BMW 4 Series convertible, which suited her personality perfectly. However, since it was the dead of winter, the roof was naturally closed. She wasn't a little girl anymore, and her body couldn't withstand the wind in this season.

"It's settled, ten o'clock, don't try to back out."

On the way, Xu Siyi kept giving instructions while driving.

"Are you busy tomorrow?"

"I'm so tired from work. I've been working overtime for a week. I just want to get a good night's sleep."

"Sigh, people are so fickle. When you first came here, you were a workaholic, always wanting to work overtime. I've never heard you complain."

Xu Siyi gave a slight, bitter smile.

At that time, she was heartbroken and wanted to numb herself and distract herself with other things, which is not the same as what she was going to do.

Is something on your mind?

She tilted her head, sensing that the girl had been acting strangely lately.

"You figured it out?"

Xu Siyi pursed her lips and looked straight ahead. "Alcohol won't solve the problem."

In the past, she would definitely have gossiped and inquired about it, but people do change.

"Many problems are unsolvable."

Luo Li'er chimed in, also gazing at the windshield and the neon-lit city beyond it.

Normally, most people would say something at this point, but Xu Siyi didn't respond. Instead, she said, "I'll put on a song."

Those who know her understand that she has been hurt in relationships; those who don't might assume she has gone through drug rehabilitation.

Xu Siyi drove with one hand and picked up her phone with the other, opening a media player.

"I can't wait for your beautiful scenery and romantic encounters"
Our love also has a time difference.
Unable to wait for an unintentional concern.

But I'm so pathetic, I can't let go..."

It's still the DJ version.

Rhythmic music blasted from Harman Kardon's 16 speakers, and Luo Li'er began to sing along, her head swaying gently to the beat and her body bobbing from side to side.
You took away my longing
But he didn't apologize.

The night we walked through together
Turn into a blanket of white snow~

This girl.

What's on my mind?
They were clearly so happy.

Xu Siyi couldn't help but laugh and turned the steering wheel to the right.

If you leave, there will be no future meeting.

If you leave, it will be a one-way trip.

If you leave, we'll meet again...

Luo Li'er was engrossed in singing along when a sudden phone call interrupted the music.

The two looked at the central control screen together.

The screen displays Shurui's incoming call.

Xu Siyi pressed the answer button.

We're all classmates, alumni of the same university, so there's nothing to hide.

"Shurui".

Are you home?

"Huh? He's not here."

"Still not off work?"

"I'm off, driving now. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"It's nothing, I just came to sit with you."

The call was transmitted in high definition through Harman Kardon speakers via Bluetooth, and Luo Li'er remained silent.

"I might not be going back for a while..."

Xu Siyi said with difficulty.

"What are you busy with?"

Luo Li'er heard it very clearly; it was that senior's laughter, so distinctive.

"Nothing much, just made plans to drink with someone."

"Never mind then. Let's do it another day."

It's fine for Xu Siyi not to reveal who she was drinking with, and Li Shurui's response is also reasonable. However, if Luo Lier, who could hear the conversation, continues to remain silent at this point, then it's a bit unreasonable.

Society is not about backstabbing and intrigue; it's about human relationships and social interactions.

"Senior."

So she interjected, calling out, "It's me. Luo Li'er. Senior Xu and I are on our way to the bar, do you want to come?"

There was silence on the other end, probably from surprise, but after a moment laughter broke out again, "Just the two of you?"

"Yeah. If you're free, senior, come and sit down for a bit."

Luo Li'er extended an invitation.

"Row."

There was no hesitation on their part; they were very straightforward. "Which bar?"

"I'll send you my location."

"it is good."

And so, when the call ended, Xu Siyi didn't say another word.

Luo Li'er took out her phone.

Out of the corner of her eye, Xu Siyi asked jokingly, "Do you have her number?"

"We're neighbors."

Luo Li'er sent the location.

For some reason, Xu Siyi fell silent, and Luo Li'er also quieted down.

ECHO.

Because of Li Shurui's sudden arrival, Luo Li'er changed her location and chose a more relaxing slow-rock bar.

In the dimly lit space, light and shadow fall only where it should be bright. Warm light spills across the entire wine cabinet, refracting into subtle and restrained patterns. The velvet booths are soft and inviting, with a low, soothing melody flowing through the air, mixed with a faint woody scent and a hint of alcohol. Metal and mirrored surfaces elongate the night's layers. There are no glaring neon lights or noisy clamor, only just the right amount of languid relaxation.

After taking their seats, Luo Li'er scanned the QR code to order drinks, and Xu Siyi said, "I'll do it."

"It's a promise that I'll treat you."

"Isn't this because we have Shurui now?"

"Senior Li is also my friend."

Upon hearing this, Xu Siyi naturally couldn't insist any further.

"It's really rare to maintain such a good friendship after graduation."

Luo Li'er said as she ordered the drinks.

"Who can argue with that?"

Xu Siyi's face was hidden in the soft light and shadow. "That's why I cherish it so much." "Did you witness the entire process of Senior Jiang and Junior Li getting together from beginning to end, senior?"

"That's it."

Xu Siyi nodded.

Luo Li'er, who was placing an order on her phone, looked up and smiled innocently, "Back then, Senior Xu was also very pretty, not much less so than Senior Li. Why didn't Senior Jiang pursue you?"

Caught off guard, Xu Siyi was momentarily stunned, but quickly recovered and replied jokingly, "You mean, I'm way behind her now?"

Luo Li'er seemed a little embarrassed, but she still seemed unwilling to lie. She subtly used the former richest man as an example, saying, "If an ordinary person looked like Bian Zaide, it would be difficult to find a wife, but so many people call him Dad..."

Xu Siyi couldn't help but chuckle and nodded, saying, "Yes, don't say anymore, I understand what you mean. Indeed, one's appearance reflects one's heart, and one's achievements are a second face. I am no match for Shurui now, I willingly admit defeat and am completely convinced."

"Let's not talk about it now. Anyway, back then, you two were evenly matched, that's how I felt."

Is this just polite talk?
Or is it just polite talk?
"If that's the case, then I was no less attractive than Shu Rui back then, and Jiang Chen would have pursued me. You were the school beauty, so why didn't he pursue you?"

Xu Siyi laughed and retorted that she had only become more "mature," and her thinking and eloquence had not deteriorated. However, Luo Lier, who appeared harmless on the surface, was no pushover either.
“Back then, his roommate was pursuing me.”

Xu Siyi was taken aback, then laughed even harder, "You mean, if Luo Peng hadn't pursued you back then, he would have made a move on you?"

"It's hard to say, it's hard to say."

After placing the order, Luo Li'er put away her phone.

Xu Siyi smiled broadly, "When Shurui arrives later, please don't say that again."

"Senior Li won't take it to heart."

"No way. They've been together for so long, even if it's a joke, it won't make you feel comfortable."

"Senior Xu, you underestimate Senior Li."

Luo Li'er sighed, "She's no ordinary woman."

"Then what kind of person is she...?"

Before she could finish speaking, Xu Siyi stopped and raised her hand, saying, "Here."

Li Shurui, with her hands in her coat pockets, exuding an air of sophistication, walked over with a smile, "Really just the two of you?"

Xu Siyi made way for her and sat down further inside. "What else?"

Li Shurui sat down. "I thought there would be a handsome guy here."

"Isn't the most handsome guy in Donghai at your house? Why don't you just make a call and invite Boss Jiang over too?"

"If you miss him so much, then go ahead and hit him."

Look.

Luo Li'er's assessment was correct.

Her senior classmate, Li, has such a broad mind.

Xu Siyi was a little embarrassed. She wouldn't feel comfortable being alone with Li Shurui, but Luo Lier was there too.

She had just reminded Luo Li'er not to joke around.

"Don't talk nonsense. I wouldn't dare to harass him."

She pushed Li Shurui's arm.

"Wasn't Senior Li on a business trip? When did she get back?"

Luo Li'er interrupted.

Li Shurui looked over and asked in surprise, "How did you know I was on a business trip?"

How do you know?

She caught him cheating.

"That's what the Martial Saint said."

If world peace could be achieved, the Martial Saint would surely shout: I am willing!

Li Shurui suddenly realized and smiled, "I came back a couple of days ago."

"What brings you to think of me today?"

Xu Siyi joked.

"Let's see how you've been lately."

"It's so fulfilling. I just finished working overtime, and now I have to drink with my boss."

"Senior Xu, I didn't force you. Don't accuse me wrongly."

When did you start liking to drink?

People are different. In the brief conversation, Li Shurui immediately noticed something amiss and stared at Luo Lier.

"It's been a week of work, time to relax."

Luo Li'er said it casually.

"Hello, here's your drink."

The waiter in a tuxedo pushed over the drinks, and we ordered a whole bunch of random things, including half a dozen of tea for intoxication.

"Give me a glass of juice."

Li Shurui said to the waiter.

indeed.

Luo Li'er only ordered alcohol, not drinks, or perhaps she never even considered that anyone would drink drinks.

Even Xu Siyi was caught off guard by this. As roommates, she and Li Shurui were once a "golden duo." Not to mention their ability to drink a lot, they were more than capable of handling most men.

Why is it "a glass of juice" now?

Has he "reformed"?

Not so.

Jiang Chen was well aware of Shu Rui's "past".

and.

As an observer, she still remembers it clearly.

Jiang Chen first expressed his love to Shu Rui in a bar near Dongda University.

"Are you feeling unwell?"

She tilted her head and asked softly, wondering if the other person was on their period.

Li Shurui shook her head.

"Senior Li, I ordered drinks for three people. Senior Xu and I can't finish them."

Li Shurui glanced at the various kinds of drinks on the table and smiled, "It's alright, Siyi's alcohol tolerance is more than enough to handle these."

"go with!"

Xu Siyi gave her a push in annoyance, and then said to Luo Lier, "If she doesn't want to drink, then we'll drink."

Luo Li'er did not force her.

have to.

I also ordered a glass of freshly squeezed juice.

"cheers."

Xu Siyi clinked glasses with Luo Lier, thinking that Shurui was just "putting on airs" in front of her junior. Little did she know that the girl was holding her juice, listening to a tune, and completely at ease.

"Siyi".

A tall figure approached furtively.

Here comes the handsome guy.

Xu Siyi looked up and for a moment didn't recognize who this tall, well-dressed man who had struck up a conversation with her was.

"Mr. Li..."

The other person turned around and greeted Li Shurui again.

Li Shurui had already stood up, her smile elegant. "Young Master Qian, it's been a long time."

Xu Siyi frowned slightly, as if she remembered, but not completely.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Li Shurui's reaction eased the awkwardness of the tall, handsome young man. "I thought I had mistaken him for someone else. I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence."

Xu Siyi finally remembered that the mature and steady man in front of her was gradually overlapping with the carefree and arrogant playboy she had known before. So she smiled and stood up, holding her wine glass, saying, "Young Master Qian has become quite 'weathered'."

The other person smiled and said, "Time waits for no one."

Xu Siyi raised her glass in acknowledgment, "Yes, time waits for no one."

After exchanging greetings and offering a toast, the other party tactfully took their leave.

"What was his name again, Qian something?"

As Xu Siyi sat down again, she asked, "I remember, but I can't recall the name, even though we used to drink together often."

"I don't remember either."

"..."

Xu Siyi chuckled to herself, then shook her head with a heavy heart, recalling the other person's behavior just now.

"Who?"

Luo Li'er asked casually.

“Shu Rui once had a suitor named Sun Xiyu, whom Boss Jiang knew. The man just now was Sun Xiyu’s good friend. He used to brag when he was drunk that a third of the rice consumed by the people of Donghai came from his family.”

"One-third? That means he's not drunk, why are you being so meticulous?"

Luo Li'er took a sip of her cocktail.

Xu Siyi was both amused and exasperated.

Li Shurui smiled.

Time flies.

The once carefree and dashing young master now has to respectfully address Shu Rui as "President Li".

He didn't used to call me that.

The unexpected encounter with an "old friend" caused Xu Siyi's emotions to fluctuate. She turned her head and looked at the glass in her friend's hand that she hadn't changed when the other person came to toast her. "You really drink juice?"

"Preparing for pregnancy".

……

Xu Siyi and Luo Lier both gaped open, utterly stunned. (End of Chapter)