Since receiving the settlent letter, Li Lihua never ca to the hospital again. Only Xu Ke almost lived in the hospital, clocking in daily until Lin ngyao was fully recovered and discharged.
"Impatient to leave, aren’t you? Let’s go. I’ve already processed the discharge papers. I’ll cook you a nice al to celebrate your release today," Xu Ke said with a smile. The sunset’s glow reflected in Xu Ke’s eyes, making them look like endless seas of flowers and stars, so breathtaking that Lin ngyao was montarily lost.
"No need for all that. I need to go check the construction site. I’ve been in the hospital all these days and haven’t seen it with my own eyes, which makes uneasy. You should go ho first. If my mom says sothing harsh to you, don’t take it to heart or go along with it. Didn’t I send you so money? Find a place to move out to, and when I’m done with this project, we’ll go back together," Lin ngyao rejected Xu Ke’s proposal, instead offering so advice to him.
"Can I co visit you often then?"
Seeing the hopeful look in Xu Ke’s eyes, Lin ngyao nodded. She then saw Xu Ke’s eyes light up instantly, his whole being radiating joy as if he’d encountered the greatest fortune, making him exceptionally happy, and causing Lin ngyao to unconsciously smile a little.
"It’s getting late. I’ll take you to the construction site for a look and then drop you off at the place you’re renting now. Then I’ll go ho; I just can’t leave you alone. Is that okay?"
Lin ngyao nodded. Ever since the incident, although she spoke words of encouragent, she was actually very afraid inside, worried that so punks might jump out and cause trouble again, so she didn’t refuse Xu Ke’s good intentions and instead found him to be incredibly caring.
What she didn’t know was that the thugs who had troubled her, along with their leader, had already been sent to jail by this man who smiled with eyes that curved into crescents. They probably wouldn’t et again in this lifeti.
After dropping Lin ngyao off at her current residence, Xu Ke turned around and rented an apartnt in the sa building as Lin ngyao. He originally planned to rent the one next to hers, but unfortunately, it was bought by a young couple and not available for rent. So Xu Ke compromised and chose an apartnt on the floor above hers.
Ti flew by, and half a month had passed just like that. Xu Ke didn’t hide from Lin ngyao that he was living upstairs, so over the half-month, they’d gotten along quite well, like old friends.
On this day, while Xu Ke was ho alone, his usually quiet phone suddenly rang. As soon as Xu Ke answered, a voice as loud as a bell ca through, "Xu Bro, I haven’t seen you at the market lately. Where have you been? When are we going to have a few drinks together?"
The caller was a skinny man with a broad smile, who went by the na Yang Hui. He t Xu Ke at the market where they got to know each other over two years. When Xu Ke shopped at his stall, he was always well cared for, and the two would often hang out for a drink or a chat. Even knowing Xu Ke’s less-than-ideal family status, Yang Hui never looked down on him, so they remained on good terms.
"Maybe in a few days. I’m a bit tied up lately, looking after my wife," Xu Ke replied, with a gentle expression that belied his words when he ntioned ’wife.’
"There you go again, flaunting your love. I don’t like talking to you; your wife is all you ever talk about. Anyway, no drinks, but three days from now is your younger brother’s big day. I’ve saved a spot for you as a groomsman—you must co! Whether I get to marry depends on you."
"Quit gloating before first. Where’s the venue? I’ll definitely be there," Xu Ke said, amused. Despite the banter, he was genuinely happy to be asked by a friend who stood by him during tough tis to be a part of his wedding, and it showed in his uncontrollable smile.
"At Minghui Hotel, you know it, right? Be sure to co early, as we need to pick up the bride bright and early. Heh heh heh," Yang Hui chuckled over the phone, sounding silly but infectious enough to lift one’s mood.
"Alright, alright, I know. Look at you all goofy."
"Why not? It’s rare for to get a wife, so why shouldn’t I be happy? And, Xu Bro, when you co, don’t dress too handsoly to outshine , but don’t co too shabbily either and embarrass . Dress just nice, okay?" Yang Hui’s cheeky voice ca through the line.
"Got it. I’ll be there," Xu Ke assured him.
Three days passed in a blur, and Xu Ke arrived early at Minghui Hotel. Upon his arrival, he saw Yang Hui, wearing a white suit, pacing back and forth at the hotel’s entrance. Spotting Xu Ke from afar, Yang Hui imdiately ran over, giving Xu Ke a hearty slap, "What took you so long? All the groomsn are here, just waiting for you. Hurry up and join to get the bride."
Yang Hui didn’t give Xu Ke ti to respond, pushing him into the rented Maserati Quattroporte adorned with floral arrangents. Following behind were nine rcedes S-Class cars, neatly lined up, headed to the bride’s ho, attracting quite a lot of attention.
Watching his friend who had been grinning foolishly ever since getting in the car, Xu Ke felt genuinely happy for him but couldn’t help teasing, "Is getting married really that joyful?"
"Hahaha, Xu Bro, you don’t know. This guy was drinking with a few friends last night and got so drunk that he kept shouting his wife’s na—couldn’t be stopped. It embarrassed to death," one of the groomsn said. Xu Ke knew these five n through Yang Hui; though not as close as with Yang Hui, they were still good friends. The speaker was Xie Fei, the one closest to Xu Ke among the five.
With that, the rest of the groomsn joined in on the teasing, each adding their jibe, leaving the groom Yang Hui red-faced and wishing he could hide from embarrassnt.
"Alright, that’s enough. If you tease him too much, we might lose the groom before picking up the bride," Xu Ke joked, ending the teasing and rescuing the groom, earning a grateful look from Yang Hui.
"Xu Bro, I knew you’d look out for . When we get to Xiaojun’s house, I’ll be counting on you to handle those bridesmaids. Your brother’s happiness is in your hands—make sure I get the girl, okay?" With the bride’s house now in sight, Yang Hui, despite his still-flushed cheeks, clung to Xu Ke’s hand, pleading earnestly as if not letting go until Xu Ke agreed.
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