On the table.

Jiang Li was still sending messages to Xiao Chuchu, with a hint of joy and a bit of regret on her face.

It was originally based on the relationship between the two.

After Xiao Chuchu returns to China, she will definitely pick her up at the airport and accompany her.

But tomorrow's trip to Qi's family to visit my grandpa and uncle has already been scheduled, and it is definitely impossible to change it at the last minute.

"Um?"

Gu Qian put a peeled shrimp on Jiangli's plate and moved closer to the phone.

At a glance, he noticed the person he was chatting with—Xiao Chuchu.

"Teacher Xiao...hiss..."

The words are not finished yet.

Gu Qian's foot was stepped on severely by Jiang Li, and his eyes signaled the other person to shut up.

She also knows the relationship between Xiao Chuchu and Jin Lanting.

Xiao Chuchu went abroad for such a long time, saying it was to relax her mind, but in fact it was also to avoid Jin Lanting.

Now I'm back home.

Of course she doesn't want her best friend to be disturbed.

I heard the three words "Xiao Chuchu".

Everyone at the table fell silent for a moment.

Both Jiang Mingyi and Zhao Ying had dull expressions. They were not familiar with this name. At most, they knew that he was a first-line actor in the entertainment industry. It seemed that he had some relationship with Jin Lanting in the past.

As for the scandal of being "swept out" by the Jin family.

No one paid it any attention.

Jiang Mingxuan looked at Jin Lanting for the first time. He wanted to say something but still didn't say anything.

He and Xiao Chuchu have known each other since college.

At that time, the other party was Brother Jin's girlfriend. We used to score points together in the fifth row when we were in college, so we were relatively familiar with each other.

"Ahem, are these dishes enough? I'll add some more."

Jin Lanting took the initiative to speak, breaking the somewhat embarrassing scene.

The waiter came in.

A few more dishes were added.

However, everyone saw that Jin Lanting's expression was unnatural. It seemed that he wanted to ask something, but he suppressed it and did not take the initiative to ask.

After a small episode.

The atmosphere at the dinner table became a little weird.

Jin Lanting ate as usual, and occasionally chatted about group cooperation issues. He no longer looked so cynical and free-spirited.

Gu Qian didn't say anything more.

Jiang Li, on the other hand, acted like a guard against thieves, not letting Gu Qian have the opportunity to peek into her chat with Xiao Chuchu.

The meal is over.

Everyone began to leave the table and disperse.

Jin Lanting immediately gave Gu Qian a look, as if to say, "Hurry up and tell your brother a few words."

Gu Qian responded with his eyes: I didn’t see the specific content clearly.

The two looked at each other in silence.

Jiang Li was still replying messages to Xiao Chuchu as she walked away. Naturally, she was not happy about her best friend returning home.

"Lili, let's go back to our old house tonight."

Jiang Mingyi said in a gentle voice: "It just so happens that we will go to Qi's house tomorrow to visit grandpa and uncle."

Gu Qian was stunned for a moment and quickly followed him: "That's just in time. I'm also going to visit my grandpa and uncle."

Jiang Li did not express his position.

Jiang Mingyi refused directly: "The day after tomorrow is your engagement party. Grandpa and uncle will also go there. Let's meet again then."

"It's not in line with etiquette to come directly to the door now."

Gu Qian: "..."

Finished.

Jiang Mingyi had already left with Jiang Li and Mingxuan, and had no intention of inviting Gu Qian to visit him again.

Zhao Ying said goodbye and got into the Jiang family's car.

In front of the restaurant.

Gu Qian and Jin Lanting stood in the wind, looking at the tail lights of the car that had gone away.

Jin Lanting looked indifferent, patted Gu Qian's shoulder, and comforted him: "Lao Gu, we are all downgraded people in the world."

Gu Qian directly pushed the other person's hand away, feeling a little disgusted: "Who is the loser of the world with you? Go aside."

"Aren't we all the same now? Let's have a drink together?"

"I'm getting engaged the day after tomorrow, what about you?"

"..."

After a short silence.

Jin Lanting couldn't hold himself any longer: "Fuck! Lao Gu, I will drink you down tonight!"

"Aren't you going to find Teacher Xiao?"

"Where to find it?"

"When Mr. Xiao lands at the Beijing Airport, he will definitely book a hotel nearby. If you want to look for it, are you afraid that you can't find it?"

"never mind."

Jin Lanting shook his head and said in a lonely tone: "It's useless even if I find it, and I don't know what to say if I meet you."

During the conversation.

The two lonely men returned to the restaurant late at night, ordered some more snacks, and drank by themselves.

Gu Qian's mood actually didn't change much.

Jiang Li has now returned to the Jiang family. It is appropriate for her to visit her elders tomorrow. She really cannot always go to the Jiang family before her marriage.

The main reason why he stayed to drink was because he was worried that something might happen to Jin Lanting if he got drunk alone.

Jin Lanting drank heavily. He and Gu Qian had been drinking together since they were young, and their drinking capacity was amazing.

Downed a few bottles of beer.

The whole person was so awake that he was dying.

“Jinzun Hotel.”

Gu Qian glanced at the message on his phone and said in a casual tone: "I'll help you get here. If you want to go, hurry up. Teacher Xiao may have a rest if it's late. Also remember to find a driver, don't

Drive yourself.”

Jin Lanting was unmoved, but asked with some confusion: "How did you find out?"

"The hotels in that area are all owned by the Gu family."

"oh."

Jin Lanting said "Oh" and still didn't express his position. He just drank another bottle of beer while minding his own business.

Gu Qian's tone was a little strange: "You really don't want to go?"

"Not going."

"Okay, I'll leave first."

"Hey, come drink with me. Why are you leaving?" Jin Lanting quickly stopped the man. He didn't want to drink alone.

It's always good to have a brother to drink with.

"Now I have a successful career and a happy relationship. I will be engaged the day after tomorrow and will be the groom in a few months."

Gu Qian said with some disgust: "Why should I drink with you, a frustrated single? Don't turn around and infect me with your bad luck, which will affect the relationship between me and my wife."

"Depend on!"

Jin Lanting couldn't help but want to curse: "Lao Gu, are you speaking human language?"

During the conversation.
To be continued...