Han Lie was treating them to a meal, so Ding Ding and Xiao Dongbei returned to the dorm early.
"Brother Lie, did you call my sister yet?" Ding Ding hadn’t originally wanted to ask, but he was so anxious that he ended up blurting it out.
Xiao Dongbei was confused. "What’s that? What do you mean?"
Nobody paid him any attention.
Han Lie smiled and beckoned to Ding Ding with his finger. "Now that you mention it, I almost forgot. Give me your sister’s contact information."
Damn it! I wish I could slap myself. I really have a big mouth, don’t I? Ding Ding thought, full of regret.
Ding Yu reluctantly pulled out his phone to scroll through his contacts. Xiao Dongbei stared blankly for a good while before exploding.
"What the hell, Ding Ding! That’s low!"
Han Lie turned his head, thinking this guy also had his eyes on Ding Xiang, and his gaze turned a little dangerous.
But then Xiao Dongbei furiously ranted, "We agreed to suck up to Big Brother together, and you went behind my back to make sneaky moves?"
Then, turning to Han Lie, he smiled like a flower. "Big Brother, I have to confess! I’m outing Ding Ding! I told him long ago to introduce Sister Xiang to you, but that stubborn bastard absolutely refused!"
When it comes to being a suck-up... you take the cake... Han Lie thought.
Han Lie shook his head with a wry smile. Just then, Ding Yu, needing an outlet for his frustration, also grew agitated.
"Brother-in-law, help me teach him a lesson!"
At this shout, Xiao Dongbei was completely dumbfounded.
"Damn, you’re so damn shameless... Big Brother, I don’t have an older sister, but I have a 12-year-old female cousin. Would she do?"
Ding Yu’s eyes widened; he was stunned.
Man, when it comes to being ruthless, he’s in a league of his own... He really goes all out!
Han Lie laughed and scolded, "Get lost! Stop spouting nonsense! If you were really that devoted, you’d hurry up and marry a beautiful woman!"
"Got it!" Xiao Dongbei thumped his chest emphatically. "Don’t worry, on my wedding day, you can be the first to enter the bridal chamber!"
Ding Yu was at a total loss.
He felt as if his worldview had suffered a massive shock; his earlier judgments had been premature.
Is this the world of the powerful? It’s terrifying!
After some banter, Han Lie, along with an elated Xiao Dongbei and a crestfallen Ding Ding, headed to the restaurant.
They arrived at 4:50 PM, but the girls hadn’t shown up yet.
The three of them stood at the entrance, shooting the breeze while they waited.
Xiao Dongbei winked and asked, "Big Brother, last time you gave Leg-Queen such a hard time, how did you two make up afterward?"
Ding Ding, feeling he had some authority on this matter, began to speak animatedly.
"Make up? Last time, they were still arguing with my sister! But Brother Lie didn’t indulge her at all. He scolded Xi Luting as if she were his own granddaughter, and she didn’t dare talk back a single word!"
Xiao Dongbei was stunned. "Damn! So there’s no need to make up, she just got used to being scolded?"
"Exactly! Brother Lie is super fierce!" Ding Ding nodded like a little chick pecking at grain, his face full of admiration.
Xiao Dongbei suddenly snickered. "Ding Ding... can your sister take a scolding?"
Ding Yu froze, his mind suddenly going blank.
Wait a minute! Brother Lie is so harsh and fierce towards women, so why the hell am I happy about this?! Damn it, I regret this! Give me my sister’s phone number back, you bastard!
Ding Yu was fuming internally. Then, he peeked at Han Lie, who was laughing so hard he was wiping tears from his eyes, and ultimately chose to offer his silent blessings.
Sis, everyone has their own fate. You’ll have to handle your own romantic prospects...
Han Lie was thoroughly entertained by these two goofballs. It wasn’t that they were profoundly foolish, like some legendary duo of dunces, but rather typical, mischievous young guys who loved to talk big and joke around.
Ever since graduating from high school, Han Lie hadn’t encountered such cheerful, silly young guys in over a decade.
Hmm, this really feels like I’ve returned to my younger days.
While Ding Ding was teasing Xiao Dongbei, Xiao Dongbei’s eyes suddenly fixed on something across the road. His mouth fell slightly agape, and drool seemed about to spill from it.
Ding Ding and Han Lie turned around simultaneously and gasped. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ novel-fire.ɴet
Across the road, three girls were approaching.
On the left was Fang Feifei, dressed rather conservatively, but wearing bunny ears.
On the right was Yu Yun, her coat open, revealing a tight sweater that seemed to accentuate her assets, which bounced with every step.
But the most dazzling was Xi Luting, walking in the middle.
She wore leather shorts, black stockings, and thigh-high boots. Already 179 cm tall, with the high heels, she had to be at least 185 cm tall, right?!
Those long legs, as she strode forward, were a sight to behold, practically arresting the gaze of every man there.
With two "little dwarfs" on either side for contrast...
Damn, she looked incredible!
By the time they crossed the road and stood before the three guys, all three instinctively looked up.
Man, not a single one of them was taller than her...
Xi Luting was extremely pleased, a triumphant smile in her eyes. "We’re not late, are we?"
Brother Lie felt at an unprecedented disadvantage. Flustered, he thought, Little Gherkin, are you trying to usurp my position?
Outwardly, however, he remained perfectly composed, smiling as he praised her, "The black stockings look good."
Xi Luting’s face flushed. Han Lie was already greeting Yu Yun and Fang Feifei.
"Fei Fei, you look so cute today!"
"Yun Yun, you know Ding Ding. This is Xiao Dongbei."
Everyone chatted and laughed for a few moments, then entered the restaurant together, heading to the reserved private room.
Han Lie sat down first, and Xiao Dongbei immediately began to organize things.
"Come, come, Sister Xi, sit to Brother Lie’s right. Yun Yun, you sit to his left. I’ll station myself by the serving route and make sure you’re both served tea and water!"
So considerate! Han Lie thought.
In contrast, Ding Ding was somewhat conflicted.
On one hand, Brother-in-law, with a girl on each arm, is this how you’re going to be loyal to my sister? On the other hand, Brother Lie’s earlier confession seemed like a joke. He probably doesn’t actually intend to pursue my sister... otherwise, why would he openly invite me along?