Inside, it read: "Princess carry the person opposite you and do squats, twenty times."
The person opposite Wen Tingxue was Chi Zerui.
The scene instantly became awkward.
Everyone present knew that Wen Tingxue belonged to Yu Wenli, but the game was...
They all wanted to see a show, but dared not openly.
After all, the temperature in the booth had dropped.
"That..."
Wen Tingxue irritably tugged at her hair, "I'll just drink then."
Aah!
She shouldn't have held onto a sliver of hope!
This was so awkward!
The young girl bit her lip and reached for the wine bottle, but in the next second, her hands were held down simultaneously.
Wen Tingxue: "?"
It was understandable that Yu Wenli stopped her, but Chi Zerui...?
"It's my oversight."
The moment the young girl lifted her eyelids, Chi Zerui calmly withdrew his hands.
But in the shadows, he put the hand that had touched her back into his pocket.
"To add, if there are couples, don't play such outrageous games. This one..."
Chi Zerui smiled and took the small ball from Wen Tingxue's hand.
With a smooth motion, he tossed it back into the box, "Void."
Everyone was surprised.
This didn't sound like Chi Zerui's usual style.
They had played together for so long, they had played all sorts of outrageous games.
What was this?
Child's play.
But then they thought, after all, she was Yu Wenli's girlfriend, and it was normal for Chi Zerui, his brother, to look out for her.
However, there were still some people who were not observant and gossiped.
"Oh my, Young Master Chi is showing mercy, how rare."
Chi Zerui cast a cold glance at him, and the man immediately shut up.
"Everyone might not be aware."
Chi Zerui stood up with a smile, as if the previous sternness was just an illusion.
"My sister here is introverted and cannot play games that cross the line.
"Since it was my mistake, I'll drink double, twenty cups, and let this matter be settled, alright?"
As he spoke, he picked up an unopened bottle of strong liquor.
The hostesses immediately arranged a row of glasses on the table.
"That's not right."
Along with the scent of the strong liquor, Yu Wenli's voice was clear and cold.
It was more intoxicating than the wine.
The face that had been hidden in the shadows became clear due to his movement.
His meticulously carved features were even more dazzling under the lights.
Like God's most favored creation.
"The one who disturbed everyone's fun was my girlfriend, so I should be the one drinking."
His long, jade-like fingers grasped the bottle.
Chi Zerui held the neck of the bottle, his expression indifferent and silent.
At this moment, a spotlight beam shone from afar.
The dazzling light passed through the two standing figures, illuminating the booth brightly.
In just a few seconds, everyone sensed a confrontation.
Some observant people noticed that Chi Zerui had said 'my sister' and not 'my sister-in-law.'
The change in address made a significant difference.
In the darkness, many were watching with a sense of anticipation.
Two equally outstanding young men, brothers who had grown up together, falling for the same girl.
While everyone was envious, they were more curious.
Curious how this would end.
After all, Chi Zerui was a master of romance.
There was no girl he fancied who didn't fall into his trap.
Even if she already had a boyfriend.
But...
Everyone was excited.
That was Yu Wenli!
Setting aside his status as her rightful boyfriend,
in terms of appearance and ability alone, he was not inferior.
In fact, if they were to compare, Yu Wenli was even more outstanding.
After all, his private life was not messy.
Just as everyone was ready to watch the drama unfold,
Chi Zerui suddenly let go and said,
"Ah! Brother Yu, you didn't speak up earlier. I thought you weren't drinking today."
His tone was completely relaxed, with no hint of unwilling concession.
Everyone: "?"
Did they misjudge?
Did Young Master Chi not like Wen Tingxue?
No way.
He wasn't this good to other girls either.
Yu Wenli's gaze deepened as he looked at him, "I wasn't planning to drink.
"But since the little girl caused trouble, I naturally have to take responsibility."
"..."
Chi Zerui dodged his gaze with a hint of panic.
Then he sat down casually.
"Aren't you going to get the glasses ready? Are you waiting for me to do it myself?"
He put his arm around a hostess and flirted.
"Stop it~"
The hostess giggled and pushed him.
Soon, twenty glasses were lined up.
Yu Wenli held the wine bottle and skillfully filled all twenty glasses.
Amidst the cheers, he held the young girl who wanted to speak with one arm.
With the other, he continuously raised his glass and drank.
As the strong liquor went down his throat, he didn't know whether his stomach or his heart hurt more.
He knew better than anyone that A Rui liked her.
So, when he was about to drink, Chi Zerui had a moment of silence.
As a brother,
he hoped that Chi Zerui would confess his feelings at this moment.
But as a love rival, he had no reason not to protect his girl.
He had given him opportunities, both during the few seconds they wrestled for the bottle.
And in the few seconds after Chi Zerui let go, he was waiting for him to make things clear.
Even if he didn't want him to, he was still waiting.
But he avoided it.
Thinking of Chi Zerui's avoidance, Yu Wenli drank even faster.
Honestly, he would rather compete than have it be like this.
But if things were made clear, someone would get hurt...
With this thought, Yu Wenli's speed of drinking increased.
"Don't drink anymore..."
Wen Tingxue, her eyes red, stopped him, tears welling up.
Yu Wenli's senses cleared instantly, "Good girl, last cup."
His tolerance for alcohol was high, and even after nineteen cups, his eyes were still clear.
It was just that his voice was slightly hoarse from the alcohol.
It was scorching to the ears.
Wen Tingxue sniffled, "Let me drink it then, it's my fault for dragging you down..."
Before she could finish speaking, he had already raised his glass and drunk it, then sealed her lips.
The young girl was pressed onto the sofa, her arms and legs too weak to resist.
The strong liquor exploded on her tongue, then burned down her throat and into her stomach.
"Cough cough—"
Someone who had never drunk before couldn't even handle half a sip.
Tears streamed from her eyes as she coughed.
Her eyes and nose were red.
Like a pitiful child who had been bullied severely.
"Still dare to talk about drinking?"
Yu Wenli wiped her tears and lectured,
"From now on, if you dare to drink without someone you know by your side, I'll break your legs."
With her tolerance for alcohol, she couldn't tell east from west after three cups.
And she still dared to be brave?
"I was just worried about you, I didn't really want to drink..."
The young girl pouted aggrievedly, her tear-filled eyes glaring at him.
Yu Wenli snorted, "Right, you didn't really want to drink, you really wanted to anger me."
"?"
The young girl looked up in confusion.
Yu Wenli cupped her waist and warned.
"Don't talk about dragging me down or anything. If I hear it again..."
He lowered his head, bit her ear, and said word for word, "If I don't kiss you until your lips are swollen, I'll change my surname to yours."
"!"
The young girl was instantly too shy to speak to him.
Outside the restroom,
Chi Zerui leaned against the railing, smoking with a heavy heart.
He held the cigarette with his left hand, which he rarely used.
Because his right hand still retained the girl's scent.
He wanted to cherish it for a while longer.
Besides, she didn't like the smell of smoke.
"Young Master Chi, why are you here alone?"
The previously tactless person, once again tactlessly approached.
"Can't you stand it? I said so!
"When have you ever been so gentle to a girl? You like her, right?"
He winked at Chi Zerui, thinking he had cleverly exposed him.
"Your mouth..."
Chi Zerui casually flicked the ashes from his cigarette.
"It's truly annoying. Shall I sew it shut for you?"
His dark, piercing eyes turned, cold and devoid of any warmth.
The man's legs instantly went weak, and he hurriedly begged for mercy, "Young Master Chi, I was wrong!
"I swear I won't speak nonsense! Please spare me!"
Chi Zerui took a puff of his cigarette and said nothing.
The man was so anxious he was sweating profusely, making a stream of promises.
He was practically begging him on his knees.
"Shut up."
His lowered voice was dangerously low, and the man instantly fell silent.
Chi Zerui tapped out a cigarette with one hand and lit it unhurriedly.
He blew a puff of smoke towards the man's face before speaking.
"I don't want to hear those words again, whether it's from you or anyone else, understand?"
"I understand, I understand!"
The man nodded immediately, "Young Master Chi, don't worry, after tonight, no one will dare to talk about this matter."
Ah—
He fiercely pressed the glowing cigarette butt onto the man's left shoulder, but the man didn't even dare to cry out.
He could only endure it.
"This is a small warning for your slip of the tongue."
With that, Chi Zerui emotionlessly retracted his hand, "Scram."
Xing Jiahe arrived and happened to witness this scene.
"Young Master Xing."
The man grimaced in pain but still managed to greet him.
Xing Jiahe strode past him without stopping and went to Chi Zerui's side.
"You like her but dare not say it?"
He was always direct.
Chi Zerui irritably ran a hand through his hair, "How the hell did you figure that out?"
"Isn't it obvious enough?" Xing Jiahe retorted.
When Yu Wenli was forcing the young girl to drink, his expression was extremely grim.
He left the booth not long after.
Anyone with eyes could see it, right?
Chi Zerui let out a frustrated "tsk" and continued smoking.
Xing Jiahe looked at him, "I wonder who it was that told me before, 'If you like her, just go for it! What are you afraid of!'"
Chi Zerui's hand holding the cigarette trembled. "..."
"Why are you so cowardly now? You don't even dare to say you like her?" Xing Jiahe scoffed.
Chi Zerui shrugged him off, "If you can't speak properly, just shut up."
"Are you really going to hide it forever?"
As brothers for many years, some things could be guessed without being said.
Chi Zerui pursed his lips, "Mm, and tell your girlfriend too, don't mention it."
"Okay," Xing Jiahe nodded, then changed the subject.
"But I can't control her."
Chi Zerui: "...Pathetic."
"At least I'm more capable than you."
"..." Chi Zerui extinguished his cigarette butt on the railing, "When are you leaving?"
Xing Jiahe's eyes dimmed, "Tomorrow, they're urging me."
"So soon?" Chi Zerui frowned, "Does she know?"
Xing Jiahe's voice lowered, "...I haven't told her yet."
More accurately, he didn't know how to bring it up.
Chi Zerui paused, "So, she has no idea about your gambling?"
Xing Jiahe nodded dully.
Chi Zerui sneered, "...You're really something.
"She even kissed you for three minutes, and it was all for nothing. It would have been better to kiss a dog!"
Xing Jiahe: "..."
Chi Zerui wanted to curse him further, but his peripheral vision caught sight of Yu Wenli carrying the drunken young girl away.
Princess carry, how fitting.
Too cold to type, even too cold to get out of bed...