No way, Xiaoyanzi really agreed
Lu Haoran couldn't believe it, but at the same time he felt a little excited and secretly expectant.
Tang Yan felt a little regretful.
Although she has a mouth as sharp as a machine gun and dares to say anything, she is actually quite conservative when it comes to relationships between men and women. She even plans to save her most precious thing for the day she marries Lu Haoran.
However, she was too concerned about her reputation to take back what she had said, so she could only talk about other things and hope that Su Zelin was just joking.
Xiaoyanzi obviously underestimated how serious the gangster would be.
After arriving at Shenghai, Su Zelin drove straight to the Shangri-La Hotel in Pudong.
This hotel, which opened in 1998, was still synonymous with high-end at the end of 2003. It is located in the most prosperous Lujiazui financial and trade zone in Shanghai, adjacent to the Huangpu River. The 60-story building overlooks the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the charming Bund scenery on the opposite bank. Its geographical location is unparalleled. Countless Shanghai celebrities’ weddings were held in the Pudong Shangri-La.
The car stopped at the entrance of the hotel. Looking at the glamorous and luxurious hotel, Lu Haoran, who had been very excited all the way, became the first to wilted. He said weakly: "Zelin, are we really going to stay here tonight? This hotel looks very expensive. Why don't we change to a cheaper hotel?"
The honest man cannot afford to live there himself, and does not want to waste Su Zelin's money. Although his best friend is tall, rich and handsome, he has taken good care of himself over the years. Not only does he treat him all day long, but when they go out together, they say they will go AA, but in fact he only charges a symbolic amount.
“That’s right!”
Tang Yan went down the stairs and said, "No need to waste money!"
"What's there to waste? Honesty is more important than money. As the saying goes, a person cannot stand without honesty, a business cannot flourish without honesty, and a country cannot be strong without honesty. I, Su, always keep my word and I will give you the best room. If I say I will give you the best room, then it must be the best!"
Su Zelin chuckled and was determined to continue assisting to the end.
He opened the door and got out of the car first. Xiaoyanzi and the honest man looked at each other and had no choice but to follow him.
There's nothing I can do about it, since I have a willful, tall, rich and handsome friend.
It’s okay. I’ll let Shiqing stay at night, so Su Zelin will have to stay in the same room with Haoran.
Thinking of this, Tang Yan calmed down.
Unfortunately, there is a saying that goes like this.
The higher the virtue, the higher the devil.
Su Zelin asked the two to wait in the lobby, asked for their ID cards, and went to the front desk to check in.
I need two single rooms, each costing several hundred yuan, which is quite a luxury in this era.
The hotel staff were very efficient and the scoundrel came back after a short while.
The three of them carried their luggage and found their rooms, all on the 55th floor.
One is room 5503, the other is room 5507, and there is a room 5505 in the middle so that the two people don't have to worry about being in the next room.
"Enjoy it, and I wish you and your spouse a long and happy marriage and a baby soon!"
He stopped at the door of 5507 and gave a wicked smile.
Xiaoyanzi glared at him unhappily and swiped her card to enter the room.
Lu Haoran still stood there.
"Mouse, why are you still standing there? Come in!"
Su Zelin urged.
Damn, I’ve already helped you so much, what else do you want
You can't really want me to be a technical instructor, right
"Zelin, why don't I go to you..."
The honest man stammered.
"No way!"
Su Zelin decisively refused: "I only sleep with girls, and besides, I have to be a big sword tonight, it's not convenient!"
"What does it mean to make a big sword?"
Honest people don’t understand.
"It means 'Ten years of sharpening a sword, but the blade has never been tested'."
The ruffian transformed himself into a scholar and spoke nonsense, but he managed to scare the honest man.
It doesn't make sense, but it sounds very profound.
Maybe Zelin has to prepare a speech for tomorrow's ribbon-cutting ceremony and doesn't want me to disturb him.
“Oh, and this too!”
Su Zelin suddenly remembered something, took something out of his pocket and stuffed it into his best friend's hand.
Lu Haoran looked down and was stunned for a moment.
This is a colorful little box.
No matter how honest he was, he could still tell what it was.
Su Zelin was very thoughtful and even prepared a small umbrella for his good friend.
The two of them haven't even finished college yet, so they can't let anyone die.
This era was different from later generations and was still very conservative. Although colleges and universities did not prohibit boys and girls from dating, it was definitely not allowed if it got too serious and the students might be ordered to drop out of school.
If it were in later times, there would be couples who got married and had children in college, and it was even rumored that this would add credits, but it was just a rumor, and in reality no points would be added. However, it was indeed protected by law.
In fact, there are small umbrellas in the hotel, but they are quite expensive, and the money will be deducted from the deposit. Even if they need them, they may feel embarrassed to use them, so it is better to give him a box first.
"be safe."
The scoundrel had an expression as if he was hiding his achievements and fame.
He waved his hand and went to his room.
The mice are living with the little swallows tonight, and they still can’t eat the bird’s nests. There’s nothing we can do about it.
Lu Haoran stood alone in the aisle and hesitated for a long time. Finally, he mustered up the courage to walk in and put the box of small umbrellas in his pocket.
I can’t let Xiaoyanzi see this thing, otherwise she will think I have some dirty thoughts.
The rooms are luxurious and the views are amazing.
The gangster rented a room with the best river view facing the Pujiang River.
Xiaoyanzi had put away her luggage and was standing by the window looking at the scenery.
The first time I came to Shenghai, I stayed in a five-star hotel in the Lujiazui business district, which is full of skyscrapers. Next to it was the legendary Oriental Pearl Tower, and opposite the foreign building The Bund. It would be a lie to say I wasn’t excited.
It wasn't until she heard footsteps behind her that her heart began to tense up.
Although Lu Haoran is her boyfriend, she is not mentally prepared yet.
"I'm sorry, Xiaoyanzi, Zelin won't let me go to his place, saying that he has to make some big sword tonight."
The honest man was also nervous and explained it to himself seriously to avoid his girlfriend misunderstanding that he had impure intentions.
"Bah, you bastard!"
Xiaoyanzi is not a little white flower, she knows what the big sword is.
"How about this, Xiaoyanzi, you stay here tonight, and I'll find a hotel nearby later."
As if realizing that his girlfriend was not prepared, Lu Haoran took the initiative to offer suggestions.
"This is Lujiazui, there aren't any cheap hotels nearby!"
Xiaoyanzi would never do such a thing as staying in a five-star hotel and letting her boyfriend pay for a hotel room.
She risked her life: "We may not stay in such a nice hotel many times in our lifetime. The room has been booked. It would be a waste if we don't stay here!"
Su Zelin, since you are so eager to "help" Haoran and I, then I, Tang Yan, will return the favor and "help" you and Shiqing.
The honest man breathed a sigh of relief.
In fact, he didn't want to stay in a hotel.
Isn't it nice to be with your girlfriend
But he was even more reluctant to force Xiaoyanzi to do something she was unwilling to do, so he made such a suggestion.
Since Xiaoyanzi has no objection, that's fine.
His eyes drifted to the big bed in the guest room. Su Zelin booked a single room.
The honest man subconsciously reached into his pocket and clenched the small box.
We set out from Lin'an in the evening and arrived at Shenghai. It was already past eight o'clock and night had fallen.
There was nothing planned for tonight. Originally, the manager of Shenghai Demonstration Store was going to host a welcome party for him, but Su Zelin declined. After all, Shenghai Demonstration Store would open tomorrow morning and others would be busy with many things. Besides, his main purpose tonight was to meet Qin Shiqing.
There was no need to pick anyone up. Qin Shiqing said that it was tiring to drive and she was not familiar with the roads in Shenghai, so she could just take the bus. This would also save some time. After all, it was already late when they arrived at Shenghai.
After lying in the hotel for a while, the doorbell rang.
He got up and opened the door. Besides Lu Haoran and Xiao Yanzi, there was also a girl wearing a thick, windproof fisherman's hat made of velvet. It was Qin Shiqing.
Two months of internship have brought about some obvious changes in the childhood sweethearts.
The round-neck woolen coat with contrasting color edges, paired with a commuting winter skirt and small boots, is less immature than a college student and more elegant and fashionable, casual and generous. She exudes the flavor of a modern urban workplace beauty, trendy and ladylike, which complements her appearance and temperament.
Qin Shiqing is a typical Hong Kong-style lady, dignified and elegant. This popular Hong Kong-style outfit for female stars is very suitable for her, giving her a sense of being a jade-like Hong Kong beauty.
"What, don't you recognize me?"
Qin Shiqing smiled.
Before Su Zelin could speak, Xiaoyanzi, who was holding her best friend's arm, said, "Shiqing, he was amazed by you. But you look so trendy now. I almost didn't recognize you when I opened the door just now!"
She also wondered whether she should copy her good sister's Hong Kong style outfit, but she was worried that she didn't have Qin Shiqing's looks, temperament and figure to pull it off, and that she would end up with a poor result.
"Tsk, that's all."
Su Zelin curled his lips.
The gangster was indeed amazed by Xiaoxiao, but he was too stubborn to admit it.
"Come on, Su Zelin, is it so hard to admit that others are excellent? Anyone who is not blind can see that Shi Qing is more beautiful and has more temperament, right? Who would have a girlfriend like this? It would be so face-saving to take her out. Every man would be envious and jealous!"
"It's only temporary. Sooner or later she will become a fat woman. Whoever wants her will regret it. Ouch..."
"Asshole, who do you think will become a fat woman?"
"Stinky woman, let go now, ladies should use their mouths instead of their fists!"
"… "
The two people who met again after a long separation first flirted with each other and then left the hotel.
After finding something to eat for dinner, Qin Shiqing took Xiaoyanzi to stroll along the Bund with great interest.
When you come to Shenghai, this place is a must-visit.
She had played with her classmates not long after she started her internship at Shenghai, but this was Xiaoyanzi's first time.
Su Zelin and Lu Haoran followed behind the two girls. Every time the bestie went shopping, they were used to following behind.
"Zelin, we will graduate in half a year!"
The honest man said with emotion.
Although he feels emotional, he is not worried about the speed of time passing, nor does he want to go back to the past.
After all, after entering college, I pursued my favorite Xiaoyanzi.
Although he had some ideas when he was in high school, he always felt that he had no hope. Who could have expected that his dream would come true one day.
"Um!"
Su Zelin just nodded slightly.
"Shiqing will have to work soon."
Lu Haoran said again.
"So?"
"You really don't have any thoughts about her?"
I have asked this question to my good friend more than once, but I still can't help but repeat it again.
It would be great if both parties could meet as a couple during this trip to Shenghai.
Me and Xiaoyanzi, my best friend and Qin Shiqing, it's simply perfect.
"It's too familiar to do it, and I don't deserve it."
Su Zelin gave the same answer.
"But, Zelin, have you ever thought about one thing, if, I say if..."
Lu Haoran said cautiously: "If Shi Qing finds another boyfriend in the future, will you be able to accept it at that time?"
Su Zelin was silent for a while: "Even if you can't accept it, you have to accept it!"
"Why?"
The honest man was puzzled.
He could see that his good friend didn't dislike Qin Shiqing, on the contrary, he liked her very much.
"Mouse, let me put it this way, if you were someone like me, would you chase after Xiaoyanzi?"
Su Zelin asked back.
This question stumped Lu Haoran.
He had never considered such a hypothesis.
After thinking seriously for a while, the honest man shook his head: "No."
If I became like Ze Lin, I would probably be very fickle. If I pursued Xiao Yanzi, who knows, I might hurt her in the future.
The personalities of this pair of good friends are very different, but they have one thing in common: they both don't want to hurt the girl they love.
Putting himself in Su Zelin's shoes, Lu Haoran finally understood what Su Zelin meant.
Because I love too much, I can’t love anymore.
Unless you can make a commitment to the other party, don't do it.
Soon they arrived at the place where the lightning struck. This was the second time Su Zelin had visited the place.
But last time I came here with Song Yuwei.
Su Zelin suddenly had an idea.
In a few years, I'll find a thunderstorm night to come here and curse God again. Who knows, I might be able to travel through time and go back to the past, just like Henry, the male protagonist in "The Time Traveling Wife", who keeps repeating the same cycle.
After Xiaoyanzi checked in at the Bund, the four of them returned to the hotel.
In fact, the focus of this trip to Shenghai is not on sightseeing, but on gathering with friends.
If Qin Shiqing hadn't been here, Xiaoyanzi wouldn't have planned to come to Shenghai at this time.
With best friends by your side, you can be happy no matter where you are.
The gangster even bought some snacks and a case of beer, and returned to the guest room to eat, drink, chat and laugh.
In fact, the beer was bought for a good friend. Without this thing to give him courage, most honest people would not have the courage to eat bird's nest at night, and Little Swallow might not be able to save his face.
I'll drink a little too. Even though there's a ribbon-cutting ceremony tomorrow, the gangsters can drink a lot, so a box of beer for four of us won't interfere with business.
I had almost finished a box of wine when I heard the sound of fireworks outside. It was already midnight.
The year 2004 has arrived and there is a large fireworks display across the Bund.
Shenghai began to implement the Fireworks Management Regulations in 1995, but it only restricted ordinary citizens. On some special holidays such as New Year's Eve, local governments will still celebrate in this traditional way.
"It's 2004 now. I hope we can all graduate successfully this year and find satisfying jobs!"
Xiaoyanzi raised her glass first.
The most important thing during graduation season is undoubtedly job arrangements.
Becoming a teacher is her biggest wish this year.
It would be best to stay at Lin'an No. 4 Middle School for internship.
"Then I wish all lovers in the world to finally get married!"
Qin Shiqing also raised her glass.
“Friendship is forever!”
Su Zelin was the third to raise his glass, with a rather meaningful tone.
If we can’t be lovers, then let’s be friends forever.
The star you can see may not be your lover, but may be your best friend.
“Everyone’s wishes come true!”
Lu Haoran was concise and to the point.
"bite!"
The four cups clinked together.
The last bottle of beer was finished and everyone went out to the balcony to watch the fireworks.
As expected of an international metropolis, the large-scale fireworks show on the Bund organized by Shenghai was truly extraordinary. Fireworks whistled across the night sky, brilliant and gorgeous, illuminating four youthful faces on the other side of the river.
I don’t know how long it took before the fireworks show came to an end.
It's time to rest.
After all, Su Zelin has to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony tomorrow morning and can't sleep too late tonight.
"Shiqing, let's go back to bed and have fun tomorrow!"
Xiaoyanzi took Qin Shiqing's arm and walked out.
Seeing this, Su Zelin quickly stopped the two men.
"You guys go back to bed, what do you mean?"
"Shiqing and I will sleep together tonight. Two men and two women, isn't this the best arrangement?"
Little Swallow blinked her big, Caroline eyes.
"Bullshit, didn't we agree on this?"
The gangster got anxious.
I did so much just to assist Haozi.
You’ve taken off your pants, and you’re telling me you’re going to sleep with Qin Shiqing tonight
"You two can share a room. I'll send Qin Shiqing back to the dormitory later, or get her another room!"
"No, it's fine if Haoran and I stay in a room, but you and Qin Shiqing can stay in a room. That's fair!"
Xiaoyanzi raised her eyebrows.
As soon as these words came out, Qin Shiqing's pretty face turned red, and she said angrily: "Xiaoyanzi, what are you talking about!"
"Come on, stop pretending. You've already slept through Christmas Eve, and you're still pretending!"
Little Swallow hummed.
How did she know
Su Zelin looked at Qin Shiqing in surprise and doubt.
Logically, this matter is known only to God, the earth, me, her, and the waiter who helped book the room that night.
This woman Qin Shiqing's mouth is getting worse and worse.
How can I tell this kind of thing to others, not even my best friend
Qin Shiqing covered her face.
She couldn't help but share this with her best friend once, but asked Xiaoyanzi not to tell anyone else, not even Lu Haoran.
Who knew that Xiaoyanzi leaked the secret tonight.
It may be because he was drunk, or it may be an intentional assist.
The honest man was also stunned.
Xiaoyanzi never mentioned this matter, so he didn't know either.
What the hell is going on here? Ze Lin said no, but he was secretly doing it.
"Didn't you say that Haoran and I have met their parents, so we have to live in the same room? Didn't you also meet their parents, so you should live together too!"
Tang Yan giggled.
The scoundrel shouted, "What kind of perverse logic is this? How can the situation when Qin Shiqing and I meet the parents be the same?"
"That's different. Haoran has met my parents, but you have all met each other's fathers. Your relationship is deeper than ours!"
After becoming a trainee teacher, Xiaoyanzi became more eloquent.
For the first time in his life, he defeated Su Zelin in verbal battle.
Seeing that the other party was speechless, Xiaoyanzi let go of Qin Shiqing's arm, pulled Lu Haoran and walked out the door: "Haoran, let's not disturb them. I wish you two a happy marriage and a baby soon!"
He said a few words and closed the door.
This series of outrageous actions made all the gangsters dumbfounded.
He thought Xiaoyanzi said so much just to force him to agree to let the two sisters share a room.
Who knew there would be such a big reversal.
She took the honest man away, but left Qin Shiqing behind!
I tried my best to trick Xiaoyanzi, but unexpectedly I was tricked back by this girl!
Su Zelin wanted to give himself a slap in the face.
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