Who would still be a social slave when they are so rich?

"Fat Tiger, could you move your big head a little? You're getting in the way of my grilling skewers. Do you still want to eat them later?"

Xiao Chen reached out and pushed Fatty Tiger, who had come close to him, to the side, but Fatty Tiger didn't move at all.

Instead, Fat Tiger rubbed his head against his hand, looking rather simple and honest.

If Xiao Chen hadn't noticed its gaze occasionally glancing towards the barbecue grill, he would have actually believed that Fatty Tiger was being affectionate with him.

Finding that Fat Tiger showed no sign of leaving, Xiao Chen immediately turned to Su Chen, who was sitting by the lake fishing not far ahead, and called out, "Old Su, can you call Fat Tiger over? If this keeps up, the skewers might not even be cooked before they all end up in his belly!"

After they arrived at the zoo, Su Chen didn't arrange for Xiao Chen to visit other places. Thinking that there would be plenty of time in the afternoon, he simply let the Fat Tiger family out. At the same time, he learned from Wang Hai that a lot of fish, both big and small, had been released into the lake.

On a whim, Su Chen decided to have an outdoor barbecue by the lake and go fishing to relax.

She shared her thoughts with Xiao Chen, who immediately agreed.

He immediately asked Chen Fei and the others to prepare various barbecue ingredients. Xiao Chen also took on the responsibility of grilling skewers and confidently told Su Chen to try his skills.

Su Chen naturally took the fishing gear that Wang Hai and the others had prepared and started fishing by the lake.

Su Chen, who had just caught a pound-long crucian carp, heard Xiao Chen's cry for help. Turning around, he saw Xiao Chen holding Pang Hu's head down to keep it away from the skewers on the grill, while constantly flipping the skewers to prevent them from burning.

Upon seeing this scene, Su Chen couldn't help but laugh out loud, and immediately saw the speechless look that Xiao Chen was giving him.

Su Chen knew that if Fatty Tiger continued to cause trouble, things might really turn out just like Xiao Chen said, with all the skewers ending up in Fatty Tiger's mouth. So he immediately beckoned to Fatty Tiger and called out softly, "Fatty Tiger~ come here!"

Fatty Tiger, who was sparring with Xiao Chen, stopped abruptly upon hearing Su Chen's voice. He immediately turned around and walked towards Su Chen, leaving Xiao Chen standing there with his right hand outstretched, frozen in mid-air.

Seeing the fat tiger lying down beside Su Chen, so quiet it was almost unrecognizable as a tiger from before, Xiao Chen shook his head helplessly and withdrew his hand, a glint of envy flashing in his eyes.

As a man, who wouldn't want to keep a docile beast by their side? Whether you talk about it or bring your friends to see it, the feeling is... wow, so awesome!
Thinking of this, Xiao Chen turned his gaze to Hu Da and Hu Er, who were playing and frolicking with Chen Fei not far away.

I wonder how long it will take for these two little ones to grow up.

When they grow up, I can be like Su Chen and show off in front of Ye Feng, Yun Tianqi and the others.

"Brother Chen, what are you thinking about? Is the skewer in your hand a little burnt?" Su Chen's voice suddenly rang out, pulling Xiao Chen back from his daze.

Only then did he realize that the skewers in his hand had been on the oven the whole time, and the beef had shrunk by almost half. He quickly took the skewers off the oven, checked them to make sure they weren't burnt, and stuffed them into his mouth. In no time, he had devoured the skewers in his hand.

His main strategy is physical elimination; as long as there is no "evidence," it means his skills haven't backfired.

"Mr. Xiao, this mini-fridge has frozen beer and fruit wine, perfect for pairing with grilled skewers!"

At this moment, Wang Hai, accompanied by two zoo employees, carried over a refrigerator as tall as a thigh and placed it next to the barbecue grill. He smiled and spoke with a respectful tone.

"Wow! Goodness, as expected of Su Chen's people, they've thought things through so thoroughly!" Xiao Chen's eyes lit up. The August weather was perfect for drinking some ice-cold beer. He quickly opened the refrigerator door, and a blast of cold air hit him, instantly making Xiao Chen, who was feeling a bit hot, feel much more refreshed.

The refrigerator was neatly stacked with canned beer and colorful fruit wine bottles. Interestingly, there were several brands of canned beer. Apart from the ones that people in Beijing like to drink, most of them were brands from Chongqing. The attention to detail was truly impressive.

Xiao Chen glanced at Wang Hai with a deep look. This kid was quite thoughtful, but he didn't investigate further. After all, he was Su Chen's man, so why should he worry about him?

He casually grabbed two cans of beer from the refrigerator, flicked his wrist, and deftly pulled open the tabs with a "whoosh," then strode towards Su Chen.

"Here, have a sip! Drinking some ice-cold beer is the most comfortable thing to do on a day like this!" Xiao Chen handed a can to Su Chen and then tilted his head back and gulped down a big mouthful. The cool and mellow liquid slid down his throat, dispelling the heat brought by the charcoal fire and the sun, and he breathed out a satisfied sigh.

Su Chen took the beer, smiled and took a sip, his gaze still focused on the buoy gently bobbing on the lake surface.

Fat Tiger lay quietly at Su Chen's feet, its big head resting on its two front paws, its golden tiger eyes occasionally glancing in Su Chen's direction, or more precisely, glancing at the barbecue grill behind Su Chen, which was constantly emitting a fragrant aroma.

"Tsk, you little rascal!" Xiao Chen noticed the look in Fatty Tiger's eyes and couldn't help but laugh and cry. "You were causing trouble for me just now, and now you're acting like a good boy here with your master, huh?"

Hearing this, Su Chen used his free left hand to rub the fat tiger's fluffy head and laughed, "It knows that if it doesn't behave, it won't get any good food in the future!"

Just then, the float in the lake disappeared without a trace. Su Chen knew that a fish had taken the bait, so he immediately grabbed the fishing rod with both hands and pulled it up sharply... The fishing rod bent into a big arc.

"Be careful, this fish looks pretty big!" Xiao Chen quickly warned upon seeing this.

But as soon as he finished speaking, there was a "whoosh" sound, and the fishing rod that was originally bent into a large arc swayed a few times in the air. Even Su Chen staggered back a few steps, but Xiao Chen, who was standing next to him, grabbed his wrist with quick eyes and hands.

"Damn it!" Su Chen blurted out subconsciously, his smile vanishing instantly, replaced by a gloomy expression as he stared at the rippling lake.

Xiao Chen, being the type to add fuel to the fire, feigned regret and said, "Oh dear, the line broke. This fish must have weighed at least forty or fifty pounds, otherwise the line wouldn't have broken so quickly!"

Su Chen opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end... all his words turned into a "sigh".

He knew that Xiao Chen was just bringing up the time when he said Xiao Chen had made a mistake with the grilled skewers, but he was in no mood to argue back. All he could think about was the big fish that had gotten away.

If we had pulled that fish up just now, wouldn't we have made quite a scene in front of Xiao Chen?
pity…

Su Chen put the fishing rod on the stand, picked up the can of beer and gulped down a few mouthfuls, as if trying to wash away the frustration of losing the fish.

How could Xiao Chen miss such a good opportunity? He joked with a half-smile, "Why don't you try a different rod? Maybe you can catch a big fish."

Su Chen rolled her eyes at him, her grip on the beer can cracking loudly. "Screw you, I'm not fishing anymore!"

He patted Fat Tiger on the head and said, "Come on, Fat Tiger, let's go eat some barbecue!" He then walked quickly toward the barbecue grill.

Seeing Su Chen "fleeing in disarray," Xiao Chen's smile was incredibly bright. It was a rare sight to see Su Chen suffer such a setback!

"Hey, we're at a fishing party, aren't we?" Looking at Su Chen's retreating figure, Xiao Chen couldn't help but laugh and say again, only to be met with Su Chen's raised right fist and a sudden flick of his middle finger.

Beside the barbecue grill, Chen Fei had now replaced Xiao Chen as the "new generation" barbecue master, constantly flipping the skewers and sprinkling various seasonings with incredibly nimble movements.

Meanwhile, Su Chen and Xiao Chen were leisurely sitting in chairs, drinking and eating skewers, looking extremely comfortable.

"Seriously, Lao Su, are you even capable? I've already drunk three cans, and you still have more than half left in your second can. Are you feeding the fish?"

Xiao Chen picked up Su Chen's beer can and shook it, instantly making a sloshing sound, which immediately displeased Xiao Chen.

"What do you know? I'm savoring this. Do you think I have a huge capacity for alcohol like you, and can finish a bottle in just a few gulps? If I were like you, I probably would have slept straight through the afternoon until evening."

Su Chen glanced at Xiao Chen speechlessly. Xiao Chen didn't even look at his own situation. He was the kind of person who could easily drink two and a half jin of baijiu and beer. How could he, with his meager alcohol tolerance, possibly compete with him?
Even beer is only a few bottles, unless Su Chen is out of his mind to have the idea of ​​sharing a bottle with Xiao Chen.

However, Su Chen quickly came up with a solution. He raised an eyebrow slightly and asked casually, "If you're not having enough to drink, how about I find you two heavy drinkers to keep you company?"

It is said that liquor can dispel all sorrows, and this is a good opportunity for Xiao Chen to release the emotions he has been suppressing.

Xiao Chen paused for a moment before replying, "Your friend? If it's your friend, that's fine too. The more people there are, the more lively it will be when we drink."

"They're my friends, in the entertainment industry. You've met them once or twice before. If you don't mind, I'll give them a call right away. They should all be in Beijing recently. I guarantee you guys will have a great time drinking!"

In the capital, the first person Su Chen thought of who could drink was Wu Jing, followed by Chen He and Deng Chao. They were all in the entertainment industry, quick-witted, and could boast non-stop.

We can also chat about gossip and other interesting things, which will liven things up.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen knew in his heart which group Su Chen was referring to, and immediately nodded in agreement: "Sure~ Call and ask, if they're in the capital, invite them over for a drink."

Just as Su Chen was about to take out his phone to call Wu Jing and Chen He, Deng Chao called first!

"Wow~ Goodness, it really is like speaking of the devil and he appears!" Su Chen laughed and waved his phone screen at Xiao Chen. After Xiao Chen saw the nickname on the screen, he pressed the answer button.

"Hey, Chao, what's up?" Su Chen asked as soon as the call connected.

Deng Chao's slightly respectful voice immediately came from the other end of the phone: "Mr. Su, I'm sorry to disturb your rest. I was wondering if you were in the capital and would like to visit you at your home to thank you for your help before."

Upon hearing this, Su Chen knew that Deng Chao was referring to the problem with his arm. If he remembered correctly, it hadn't been that long, and it shouldn't have fully recovered yet.
Thinking of this, Su Chen immediately replied, "I'm in the capital. I was just thinking of calling you and Chen He, but I didn't expect you to call first. Has your hand recovered by now?"

"I've basically recovered, thanks to Old Wang. I managed to buy a lot of rare medicinal herbs through him, which sped up my recovery!" Deng Chao's voice was clearly filled with joy, but then he changed the subject and became more cautious: "I wonder what business Mr. Su has with Chen He and me?"

Seemingly remembering something, he quickly added, "Chen He is currently in the capital and can arrive at any time!"

Hearing Deng Chao's unusually cautious tone, Su Chen couldn't help but chuckle and said, "It's nothing important. My friends and I are having a barbecue in the suburbs and we need a few drinking buddies, so we thought we'd invite you guys over to join in the fun. I was wondering if you guys have time?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Deng Chao's excited voice came from the other end of the phone: "Yes, we definitely have time. Mr. Su, where are you? I'll drive over with Chen He right away."

"I'll send you the address later. I remember you have Wu Jing's phone number, right? Give him a call and ask if he has time. If he's free, invite him along."

Su Chen paused, glancing at Xiao Chen beside him with a hint of a smile in his eyes, before continuing, "Remember to drink something to soothe your stomach beforehand; the main point is to drink until you're completely drunk!"

"Understood, I guarantee Mr. Su's friend will be happy!" Deng Chao on the other end of the phone was no fool; he immediately understood the implication in Su Chen's words and confidently assured him.
"Okay, then hurry up!" Su Chen laughed and hung up the phone, then casually sent the zoo's location to Deng Chao.

"All done?" Xiao Chen picked up a skewer of freshly grilled butter, biting into it and letting the oil sizzle. "Judging from what you said on the phone just now, were you planning to put on a 'Three Heroes Battle Lu Bu' show for me?"

Su Chen chuckled, picked up his beer can and clinked it against Xiao Chen's: "What's wrong, Brother Chen? Are you scared? If you back down now, I'll call them right away and tell them not to come!"

"Afraid?" Xiao Chen raised an eyebrow, tilted his head back and downed the beer in his hand in one gulp, then casually tossed it into the nearby trash can. He said with an air of bravado, "Just kidding! The word 'afraid' doesn't exist in my dictionary. Today, I'll show you what it means to be 'Xiao Fengxian at the Dinner Table'!"

After a verbal exchange, we took a short break.

Su Chen remembered that Yu Qian had kept a lot of edible crocodiles in the zoo before. After the modification, these crocodiles should be modified, so he called Wang Hai over to ask him about it.

The crocodiles were indeed preserved. Su Chen immediately instructed Wang Hai to take some men to prepare a whole roasted crocodile!

About an hour and a half later, Su Chen and the others had almost digested what they had eaten, and then Wang Hai came to report that Deng Chao and the others had arrived.

As soon as they came out of the house, they saw Deng Chao and the others carrying a lot of things, especially Wu Jing, who was carrying a watermelon that weighed at least forty or fifty pounds.

Seeing Su Chen and his group come out of the house, the sharp-eyed Wu Jing immediately spotted Xiao Chen next to Su Chen. She quickly put the watermelon on the open ground to the side, bowed slightly, and greeted him respectfully, "Brother Xiao!"

He didn't forget Su Chen either, and quickly added, "Mr. Su!"

Deng Chao and Chen He, standing to the side, were both inwardly shocked. They never expected that the friend Su Chen mentioned would be this person. They bowed respectfully and greeted him, "Mr. Xiao, Mr. Su, good morning!"

"Alright, alright, everyone here is a family, no need to be so polite, everyone please make yourselves at home!" Xiao Chen waved his hand in response as soon as he saw the restrained manner of Deng Chao and the other two.

If this continues, the value of these "Three Heroes" will be greatly diminished!
At that point, let alone drinking, even having a proper chat will be highly unlikely.

Su Chen also saw the problem and chimed in, "That's right, there are no gentlemen or elder brothers here today, only defeated opponents and... the survivors will be king!"

These words, spoken with a touch of banter, instantly eased the slightly tense atmosphere considerably.

Seeing that Deng Chao and the other two had relaxed a lot, Su Chen waved his hand and led them to the barbecue place. Various kinds of beer and liquor were laid out on the side, and he invited them to sit down.

"Sizzle~ Sizzle~ Sizzle~" Su Chen opened several bottles of beer in a row and gave one to each of Deng Chao and the other two. Of course... Xiao Chen's beer was not left out either!
"Come on, everyone, let's moisten our throats first!" Su Chen said, raising his beer can.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!" Xiao Chen, Deng Chao, and the others raised their beer cans and clinked them against Su Chen's, shouting in unison, "Bottoms up!" (End of Chapter)