A hundred flavors of life

Chapter 1336 Qu Xiaoxiao's Society is Dead! (Please Subscribe!)
The video of him beating a national basketball player 11-0 went viral online and quickly gained traction.

While many fans online condemned the professional players for being useless, they also called for the random guy in the video, oh, that's Hua Shier, to be recruited into the national team so that he can win glory for the country.

The women on the 22nd floor, except for Qu Xiaoxiao, excitedly congratulated Hua Shier when they met.

When Fan Shengmei looked at Hua Shier, she was no longer as reserved as she had been during the investigation. Instead, her gaze became enthusiastic and radiant, like a spider demon from the Spider Cave, as if she wanted to devour him whole.

That's a chance to get into the national team!

Although it's basketball, it can't compare to the football team where players can eat their fill and become fat and bloated, but their annual income must be at least tens of millions, so Fan Shengmei felt that she could barely accept Wang Baichuan like that.

Well, Fan Shengmei has always had very high standards for choosing a partner.

Hua Twelve simply smiled and shook his head at the girls' congratulations:

"Impossible. First, I have no intention of playing basketball. Second, he's in the system, what am I, a streetball player? Don't be fooled by the current buzz; this will be forgotten in a few days!"

Sure enough, the video only stayed trending online for a week before quickly fading from public attention and rarely being mentioned again.

The posts from netizens calling for recruiting random guys into the national team have all disappeared after the hype died down.

The women on the 22nd floor all felt it was a bit of a pity, well, except for Qu Xiaoxiao.

Fan Shengmei's previously intense gaze returned to normal, and Wang Baichuan's position in her heart once again returned to the evaluation period.

The reason she didn't act like the boss's wife at the beginning of the original story is mainly because in the original story, Fan Shengmei thought the BMW belonged to Wang Baichuan and knew that he owned a company in Shanghai.

Although Hua Shier drives a nicer R8 now, Fan Shengmei knows that he rents his house and doesn't know that he runs a company, so she hasn't made up her mind to take their relationship to the next level yet.

However, Fan Shengmei took the initiative to ask Hua Shier out several times, either for dinner or to see a movie, but he refused each time, citing that he was busy. This made the 30-year-old beauty, who was still waiting for a good price, feel a little uneasy.

To put it bluntly, it feels like the simp is about to run away.

Hua Shier wasn't lying to her; he really did have things to do. These past few days, he would go to the company in the mornings to oversee things, and then use the Anywhere Door to go deep into the Qinling Mountains in the afternoons to work on his cultivation.

He threw over a thousand shadow clones deep in the Qinling Mountains to help him cultivate the techniques from the 'Main God Space' and comprehend the other three Immortal Slaying Sword Qi 24 hours a day.

Hua Shier would also go there to cultivate every afternoon, then return all the shadow clones to his main body, absorb what they had learned from their cultivation and enlightenment, and then release the clones again. He would repeat this cycle every day, and his cultivation and enlightenment would improve day by day.

That day, Andy's boss, Tan Zongming, gave her some hairy crabs. Qu Xiaoxiao also brought some back. Neither of them knew how to cook them, so Fan Shengmei volunteered to take on the task of cooking the crabs. Thus, tonight's dinner turned into a gathering of beauties from the 22nd floor.

Fan Shengmei sent messages to Qiu Yingying and Guan Juer respectively. Guan Juer said she had entered the community and would be home soon, while Qiu Yingying said she was bringing her boyfriend along, but she needed to go to the supermarket to buy some things first.

After hearing Fan Shengmei's account, Andy was surprised:
"Did Qiu Yingying and that Manager Bai develop a relationship so quickly?"

Fan Shengmei smiled and said:
"They're so in love, it's like dry wood igniting a fire! Little Earthworm brought her boyfriend back, let's all help her check him out. Oh, and she also said that Manager Bai is a really good cook, she wants us to try his cooking!"

Andy had been wanting to find an opportunity for everyone to get together and then take the chance to mediate the feud between Hua Shier and Qu Xiaoxiao, so she suggested:

“Since there are other men participating, I’ll go down and call Wang Baichuan up. I saw his car in the underground parking lot earlier; he should be home right now!”

Fan Shengmei's expression changed slightly. She now felt that Hua Shier's relationship with Andy was closer than his relationship with her, her "white moonlight," and quickly said:

"Andy, you just got back, take a rest and change your clothes. Or should I go downstairs and call him?"

Andy sensed Fan Shengmei's unusual behavior, paused slightly, then seemed to understand, and smiled:
"Then go and call him!"

Fan Shengmei felt exposed and gave an embarrassed smile. After Andy entered 2201, she went back to her own bathroom, put on some light makeup, and then went downstairs to the 21st floor to call for help.

Hua Shier had just arrived home and taken a shower. Upon seeing Fan Shengmei, he politely asked:
"Xiaomei, what brings you here? Have you eaten yet? If not, let's eat together?"

Fan Shengmei rolled her eyes:

"Wang Baichuan, what's wrong with you? We're old classmates, right? I've asked you out several times these past few days. Are you really too busy, or are you deliberately avoiding me?!"

Hua Twelve smiled and said:
"No way, I've been really busy lately!"

Seeing his casual tone, Fan Shengmei assumed he was just being perfunctory, and her heart sank. She felt that if she didn't show some attitude and give him a glimmer of hope, the simp would really run away. She immediately placed her hand on Hua Shier's hand:
"Bai Chuan, we've been classmates for so many years, I naturally know how you feel about me. I'm very touched that you chased me all the way to Ode to Joy, but after all, matters of the heart need to be carefully considered. Can you give me some time?"

Hua Shier was startled by her; what did this woman mean?

But he quickly realized what Fan Shengmei was thinking. Wasn't this just like in the original story, where she planned to keep Wang Baichuan hanging? He was both amused and exasperated.

Fan Shengmei moved her hand away before he could speak:

"Alright, that's enough about our business for now. Andy and Qu Xiaoxiao brought back a lot of hairy crabs and are having a dinner party in room 2201. Andy asked me to come and get you. I'll go upstairs to help out. Change your clothes and come up quickly!"

After saying that, she smiled at Hua Shier, then swayed her body and walked away with great charm.

Hua Shier smiled and shook his head. Fan Shengmei was indeed quite pretty, after all, she was an older version of Mu Wanqing. If it were the old Wang Baichuan, he would probably be completely infatuated with her by now.

It's a pity he didn't like this one.
He changed into a casual shirt, then took out a bottle of aged Shaoxing wine from the storage space before carrying the wine upstairs.

When I arrived at room 2201, I knocked on the door, and it opened the next moment.

Qu Xiaoxiao, her hair slightly disheveled and still half-asleep, appeared at the door. Upon seeing Hua Shier, she immediately rolled her eyes.

"You're still alive? We asked you to come!"

She spoke quite loudly, and the previously chatting and laughing room 2201 instantly fell silent.

Andy, Fan Shengmei, Guan Juer, Qiu Yingying, and a man with an average appearance and a cunning look in his eyes all stared in surprise.

Upon seeing that it was Hua Twelve, Andy knew things were going badly and quickly tried to speak up to defuse the situation, but it was too late.

Hua Twelve smiled slightly:
"Did you go out and sell yourself last night? You're so tired."

In short, everyone's eyes, which had been wide open like copper bells, almost popped out.

Qu Xiaoxiao's face visibly changed from white to red, then from red to black, and then she screamed wildly, baring her teeth and claws:
"I'll fight you to the death!"

While speaking, he was thinking of grabbing Hua Shier's face with both hands.

Hua Shier placed one hand on Qu Xiaoxiao's forehead and pushed her inside.

With Qu Xiaoxiao's short arms and legs, no matter how much she grabbed and kicked, she couldn't touch a hair on Hua Shier's head. He pushed her head backward and finally pushed her down onto the sofa.

Qu Xiaoxiao fell backward with a start, her back landing on the sofa with her legs raised. Because she was wearing a short skirt, her underwear was almost exposed.

Hua Shier turned his gaze away with disgust, just in time to see the man next to Qiu Yingying displaying a lecherous expression, almost drooling. He reminded him:

"Hey buddy, shut your mouth!"

As soon as he spoke, everyone came to their senses. Guan Juer, Fan Shengmei, and Andy almost burst out laughing, while Qiu Yingying used one hand as her boyfriend's eyes and the other hand to pinch the soft flesh on his waist.

The man's face turned red, and a hint of hatred flashed in his eyes.

Qu Xiaoxiao climbed up from the sofa, her eyes blazing with fury, and charged at him like a madwoman.

Andy quickly stepped forward to stand between Qu Xiaoxiao and Hua Shier:
"That's enough! This is my house, you two better behave yourselves!"

After laughing, she was already a little angry seeing the two fooling around, and now she sternly told them to stop.

Qu Xiaoxiao's eyes reddened, and tears fell without warning.

"Andy, listen to how awful he is talking!"

Hua Shier rolled his eyes:

"Why don't you say your breath sounds like you're excreting? Did you eat too much shit last time? Your breath is so foul!"

Qu Xiaoxiao was furious and jumped up high, trying to scratch Andy across the distance.

Hua Shier said with a mocking smile, "Look at your tiny, short frame, you think you can jump up and scratch my knees?"

Qu Xiaoxiao screamed, "Andy, look at him! Look at him!"

Guan Juer and Qiu Yingying couldn't help but burst out laughing, then quickly turned their heads away. Fan Shengmei, suppressing her laughter, came over to help, pulling Hua Shier back.
"Alright, Baichuan, everyone's having a great time at the gathering today. You're a grown man, why are you still fooling around with Xiaoqu!"

Andy also calmed down the frantic Qu Xiaoxiao, whispering sweet nothings to her.

At this moment, the man next to Qiu Yingying suddenly spoke up:
"Brother, a man should be more magnanimous. What you just said to a girl was a bit too much!"

Hua Shier turned his head to look over and chuckled softly:
"Who are you?"

Qiu Yingying quickly pulled her boyfriend:

"Xiaobai, don't talk nonsense. This is my idol. My idol is my boyfriend, and also my company's finance manager, Xiaobai!"

Manager Bai turned to Qiu Yingying and said seriously:

"Yingying, I have to criticize you now. You can't just make friends with anyone. Knowing such a rude person will only do you harm!"

Qu Xiaoxiao found this very pleasing and said to Qiu Yingying:

"Qiu Yingying, your boyfriend is pretty good. At least he has a good eye for people!"

Hua Twelve scoffed:
"Qiu Yingying, tell your boyfriend to stay away from me. I'm afraid that if lightning strikes him, it will affect me!"

Manager Bai said coldly, "How dare you speak like that!" Hua Twelve: "Shut up! You have bad breath, it's showing in your throat, and you even have tonsils!"

Just kidding, when it comes to arguing, he's never been inferior to anyone. Even old ladies with family-inherited arguing skills have to step aside!

Andy was both amused and exasperated.

"Alright, this is my house, please give me some face, okay? Please!"

Hua nodded:
"Fine, I'll give you face. As long as others don't provoke me, I won't go looking for trouble!"

Andy looked at Qu Xiaoxiao, who snorted coldly and remained noncommittal.

Andy reminded him:
"Xiao Qu, have you forgotten what you promised me? If this isn't over yet, then don't come looking for me again!"

She was referring to the promise she made to Hua Shier to make peace when Qu Xiaoxiao asked her to help organize contracts and documents.

Andy then looked at Manager Bai:

"Xiao Bai, this is our first time meeting, right? Could you give me some face?"

Manager Bai immediately broke into a bright smile: "Don't worry, Andy, I'm just stating the facts!"

Hua Shier was both annoyed and amused:
"Stop spewing nonsense, okay? What kind of fair talk is that? Are you blind or deaf? Is your head filled with a brain or an intestine? Do you really not know who started this, or are you pretending not to know? You fawn over every pretty girl you see. Aren't you disgusting?!"

Manager Bai's face turned bright red, but before he could speak, Qiu Yingying erupted:

"That's enough, Brother Wang, you're no longer my idol! How could you say that about Xiaobai!"

Hua Shier was speechless. This woman's love-struck mind had kicked in. He chuckled and said:
"No problem, I'm not an idol anyway, why would I need fans!"

Andy covered his forehead: "That's enough! No one is allowed to argue!"

Fan Shengmei and Guan Juer quickly separated the group, which calmed the situation down.

Andy said to Manager Bai:

"Xiao Bai, didn't Xiao Qiu just ask you to show off your skills? Check what vegetables I have in the fridge and make a couple more!"

Manager Bai gave an OK sign: "No problem!"

Hua Shier handed the flask of wine he was carrying to Andy:

"I heard you're treating me to crabs, so it'll be best to drink yellow wine with that. I happen to have a pot of 60-year-old Shaoxing wine, let's drink it up in a bit!"

Qu Xiaoxiao and Manager Bai both burst out laughing at the same time. The former laughed and said:
"Seriously, what a load of nonsense! 'Daughter's Red Wine,' do you think this is a martial arts novel?!"

Manager Bai also turned to Qiu Yingying, who was helping him, and said:

"See? In this society, there are some people who like to boast. These kinds of people usually have bad character. Stay as far away from them as possible in the future!"

Qiu Yingying nodded repeatedly.

Hua Shier placed the wine jug in Andy's hand and said with a smile:
"Look how shameless these two are! It really wasn't me who started this trouble!"

Qu Xiaoxiao and Manager Bai were about to explode when Andy turned back to Qu Xiaoxiao and said:
"Xiao Qu, shut up!"

Then he turned to look at Manager Bai:

"Xiao Bai, I think you should understand the principle of seeing is believing. Whether a wine is good or not should be judged after you've tasted it. Labeling someone beforehand doesn't seem like the behavior of a gentleman!"

Manager Bai blushed instantly. Before coming to Ode to Joy, he had already learned from Qiu Yingying that Andy was a big shot who had returned from Wall Street and was the CFO of a large group, so he dared not offend her and nodded repeatedly.

"Andy is right. I was biased because of what happened earlier!"

Qu Xiaoxiao then stuck out her tongue at Andy, trying to get away with it by acting cute.

Andy shook his head helplessly, then gestured for Hua Shier to sit down and brought him a book on finance to look at.

"Didn't you say you came here to trade stocks? Read a book for a while first, then just wait for your meal!"

Hua Shier smiled and said, "Alright, then I'll go along with your arrangements!"

Manager Bai prepared two cold dishes, and the hairy crabs in the steamer were ready. Andy and Fan Shengmei invited everyone to sit down at the table.

Andy, seated at the long table, addressed Hua Twelve:
"Wang Baichuan, sit next to me. I need to keep an eye on you so you don't cause trouble!"

Hua Shier was both amused and exasperated: "Please, when have I ever started any trouble? It's always the trouble that brings me into it!"

Andy changed his tune and said, "Then I'm worried you'll get bullied, okay? Hurry up and sit over here, Fan Xiaomei, you sit to my right!"

Fan Shengmei was initially unhappy because Andy invited Hua Shier to sit next to her, but now that Andy told her to sit on the right, which meant she would be sitting directly opposite Wang Baichuan at the long table.

He readily agreed.

Guan Juer was seated to the right of Hua Shier, followed by Qiu Yingying and Manager Bai, while Qu Xiaoxiao sat to the left of Fan Shengmei.

Andy took the bottle of rice wine and placed it in front of Hua Twelve:
"Come on, Lao Wang, let everyone taste the Daughter's Red wine you brought and see if it's as good as you say!"

Hua Shier didn't stand on ceremony. He directly broke the wax seal, pulled out the cork, and instantly a rich aroma unique to Nu'er Hong wine wafted out of the bottle.

The aroma of the wine is not strong, but unique and lingering, making one feel as if they can smell the sedimentation of time and the charm of history.

Hua Shier poured Andy a glass, and the amber-colored liquor flowing from the bottle mouth made one's mouth water and want to drink it.

At this moment, several girls exclaimed in surprise when they saw how beautiful the wine was. Even Qu Xiaoxiao and Manager Bai, who were trying to find fault, showed amazement.

Hua Shier poured wine for Andy, Fan Shengmei, and himself, and also poured a glass for Guan Juer before placing the wine pot on the table.

"Drink if you want, and we won't force you to drink if you think it's fake!"

Just as Manager Bai was about to say he didn't want to drink in order to save face, Qu Xiaoxiao grabbed the wine pot and poured herself a glass:
"Why shouldn't I drink it? How will I know if it's real or fake if I don't drink it!"

Upon hearing this, Manager Bai immediately nodded and took the wine pot to pour a glass for himself and Qiu Yingying.

Andy smiled:

"Isn't it better to be all peaceful and harmonious like this? Come on, let's all have a drink together and forget all the unpleasantness from before, okay!"

Fan Shengmei was the first to respond, raising her glass to Hua Shier:
"Wang Baichuan, don't make me look down on you! Andy has already spoken up, so you, a grown man, should take the initiative!"

Hua Shier chuckled and picked up his wine glass:

"Sure, I'm the easiest person to talk to. As long as no one messes with me, I'm fine with it. I'll make one too."

"Today I raise my glass not to get drunk, but to let bygones be bygones, like tea cooling in the breeze. Let bygones be bygones, Qu Xiaoxiao!"

Andy's eyes flashed with admiration as she looked at Qu Xiaoxiao:

"Little tune!"

Qu Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth in hatred. What losses did you, Wang Baichuan, suffer? How do you expect to settle the score for her eating shit?
But she still needed Andy's help, and with Andy watching her, she reluctantly raised her glass:

"What do you mean by 'out of sight, out of mind'? Anyone can do that. This time, let's give Andy face and drink it!"

Guan Juer also raised her glass, and Qiu Yingying pulled Manager Bai along. Everyone's glasses clinked together: "Cheers!"

Except for Hua Shier, who downed his drink in one gulp, everyone else took a small sip. After the initial kick of the alcohol wore off, the aroma of the wine followed, a blend of mellow, smooth, and refreshing flavors that exploded on the taste buds.

Manager Bai's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but praise:
"Good wine!"

Andy put down his wine glass and called for everyone to start eating. They ate crabs, drank, and chatted, and the previously awkward atmosphere eased considerably.

After a while, Qu Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up, and she started causing trouble again:
"I've heard Qiu Yingying say that Manager Bai's cooking is excellent, I really have to try it! This preserved egg tofu is my favorite, oh my, it's so delicious! Qiu Yingying, I'm so envious of you, you found such a great boyfriend!"

When Qiu Yingying heard Qu Xiaoxiao praise her taste and boyfriend, her eyes turned into hearts:

"Yeah, I think so too!"

Qu Xiaoxiao gave a thumbs up: "Manager Bai is obviously a good man, much better than those petty and narrow-minded men!"

Click!
Hua Shier took his phone from under the table and tossed it onto the table:

"It's good that Manager Bai is nice, but why are you rubbing your feet against his legs?"

Everyone looked over and saw a photo that had just been taken on the phone: under the long table, a small, fair foot was touching a man's calf.

Qu Xiaoxiao and Manager Bai were instantly dumbfounded. The former screamed, "You took pictures of me without my permission!"

Hua Shier smiled faintly: "I just can't stand your kind of shrewish couples!"

Qiu Yingying exploded, grabbing a large hairy crab and throwing it at Qu Xiaoxiao:
"You, surnamed Qu, you seduced my boyfriend!"

The scene fell silent instantly. The crab that Qiu Yingying had thrown out was now embedded in Qu Xiaoxiao's chest, one claw deeply piercing her skin and drawing blood.

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