Because Zhang Danqing and his gang left at eight o'clock in the evening, we went downstairs to finish our meal before six o'clock. In the hotel's largest private room, each of the three large round tables can seat more than a dozen people.
I had already ordered the food when I went downstairs because I knew they were just here for the fun and it didn’t matter what they ate.
After all, this is my hometown, and I can be considered the host. So I took the initiative to ask everyone: "What do you drink?"
Everyone was very casual and asked me to make up my mind.
I turned my head and asked Ji Guanxin: "What do they usually drink?"
Ji Guanxin said: "Drink whatever you have, don't choose."
I said: "Then take Maotai. There is also Wuliangye and small bottles of Jinjiu. Don't you think Jinjiu is delicious?"
As soon as I finished speaking, Mak Ka Fai, who was sitting next to me, said, "Has Guan Xin been drinking?"
I looked at Mai Jiahui, a little confused for a moment, nodded subconsciously, and said back to him: "I had dinner with my parents at noon today, and he drank several bottles."
The expression on Mak Ka Fai's face was a bit hesitant to speak. Ji Guanxin quickly interrupted: "Call the waiter to come in and order drinks."
I asked Mak Ka Fai: "What's wrong with him? Can't he drink?"
When I was still in Night City, I saw Ji Guanxin drinking too much, and I had never heard that he couldn't drink.
Mak Ka Fai looked slightly embarrassed when I asked him. He glanced at Ji Guanxin and then said with a faint smile: "No, we lost a bet before and we agreed not to drink."
I instinctively felt that Mak Ka Fai was hiding something, so I turned to look at Ji Guanxin on the left. I asked him in a low voice: "Can't you drink?"
Ji Guanxin smiled and replied to me: "Nonsense."
"Brother Jiahui just..." Before I could finish my words, someone else was talking to Ji Guanxin. Ji Guanxin looked away, so I had to give up.
When several waiters came up with a full plate of wine bottles, everyone had taken the wine, except for Ji Guanxin. Just as he was about to reach out to take it, many people said in succession: "Hey, third brother..."
"New brother..."
"Guan Xin, stop drinking."
I looked at everyone's faces with a confused expression. Ji Guanxin was speechless. He paused and said, "That's enough for you. Didn't you just say that you have quit drinking for a few months after losing a bet? Today is my birthday. I am the oldest. I do whatever I want.”
After that, he picked up a small bottle of strong wine and opened it.
I could clearly see the different expressions on everyone’s faces, which was really strange.
A picture suddenly flashed through my mind. When I came out of the hotel bathroom today, I saw Ji Guanxin standing at the bedside table, drinking water and eating something.
Could it be that he is sick? Can't drink
Once this thought occurs, it never goes away.
When I saw Ji Guanxin pouring wine into the cup, I tried to persuade him: "If you can't drink, don't drink."
Ji Guanxin glanced at me, smiled lightly and said, "It's okay."
I asked him: "Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"
Ji Guanxin smiled and replied to me: "Do you see that I am very lively and lively, as if I am uncomfortable?"
I don’t know, I just have a feeling, especially since everyone is particularly sensitive to Ji Guanxin’s drinking.
I raised my hand and put the wine glass in front of him into my hand, and then said, "Stop drinking."
Ji Guanxin said: "Don't listen to them, they just don't want to see me happy. It's my birthday today, how can I not drink?"
I said, "I'll drink it for you."
Ji Guanxin said: "It's okay..."
I stretched out my hand to press the cup, but Ji Guanxin took it twice but didn't move it. He looked sideways at me, and suddenly my mind became hot and I said out loud: "You are my partner, and it is only natural that I help you drink."
As soon as this was said, everyone at the table clapped and applauded.
Zhang Danqing even praised me: "My brothers and sisters are loyal and worthy of being from the Northeast. I just like your character. Come, let's have a drink."
Zhang Danqing greeted me, and I picked up the cup and drank it without saying a word.
Zhang Danqing originally took a sip, but he found me doing it on the way, so he didn't stop him and had to do it with me.
After I finished drinking, many people cheered for me. Ji Guanxin frowned and said, "Get aside, don't make her drink."
Zhang Danqing said: "I didn't drink it. Who knew that my brothers and sisters can drink so well? I drank this cup in a hurry, and now my throat is still burning."
Ji Guanxin asked me: "Are you stupid? Why do you drink so much?"
I don’t know what kind of hero I am trying to be, but I just don’t want Ji Guanxin to drink.
I whispered back to him: "You are not allowed to drink."
Ji Guanxin held my hand under the table and held it tight for a moment. He came close to my ear and said ambiguously, "Do you feel sorry for me?"
I don't know if it was his tone or the warm breath blowing in my ear, but I was so sensitive that I got goosebumps.
I drank too much and was a little confused now. Slightly lowering my gaze, I tried my best to look calm and relaxed, and squeezed his hand under the table without replying.
Ji Guanxin raised the corners of his lips happily, and then said loudly: "My wife feels sorry for me and won't let me drink, so I will make an exception today. It will be the first time in twenty-nine years that I will not drink on my birthday."
Cheng Lin said: "You are going to your future mother-in-law's house tonight. It's okay if you don't drink. Who will wait for you when you are drunk?"
Zhang Danqing said with a smile: "I think he just wants to borrow some oil to fill himself up so that Zijin can take care of him."
Mak Jiahui also followed suit: "That's right, if you don't want to sleep on the solid wood sofa, just say so. Why take such a big detour?"
These people were so cunning in their jokes that it made people laugh. I sat next to Ji Guanxin. Although he was the one who was being teased, I still laughed happily.
During the dinner, Ji Guanxin served tea instead of wine, and I drank a small sip at a time. Ji Guanxin ordered the others to drink half a catty before they were allowed to leave the table.
Everyone was talking and laughing, having fun and having fun. After drinking, I could have two small bottles of strong wine. I looked half drunk at most, and I could still help them keep track of the time.
At half past seven, I reminded them: "Are you taking the train to Winter City at eight o'clock?"
A person on the opposite side replied to me: "The bus leaves at 8:05."
I said, "That's almost it. If we don't get a taxi, we'll have to wait a while."
Ji Guanxin said: "You guys go back quickly. I was going to sleep this afternoon, but you made me sleepy as hell."
A handsome young man wearing a light gray coat asked Ji Guanxin: "Third brother, when will you come back?"
Ji Guanxin said with a smile: "I'm not going back. I'm going to stay here and be the son-in-law of Northeast China."
Someone joked: "Third brother, we can't do this. You can take your sister-in-law back. This is a big deal. Do we need to discuss it?"
Ji Guanxin said: "Okay, don't follow me | stop worrying and go home quickly to celebrate the New Year."
While we were talking, a group of people stood up, starting with Mak Ka Fai who was closest to me. He took out a red envelope and handed it to me. He said with a smile: "Brothers and sisters, I didn't prepare any gifts for you when I came here temporarily. Happy New Year."
The red envelope was so thin that I could barely touch the contents inside. I subconsciously refused: "I don't want brother Jiahui. I'll be happy if you come."
Mak Jiahui said with a smile: "You call me brother, what's wrong with me giving you some New Year's money? Take it quickly, don't hold back, your jealous husband will be unhappy later."
His sentence of jealousy made me laugh out loud, and he stuffed the red envelope into my palm.
Zhang Danqing and Cheng Lin then gave me red envelopes. I was really embarrassed, but I couldn't refuse.
Before I left the paper towels, the scene of everyone lining up to give me red envelopes made me laugh or cry, especially since many of them were younger than me.
The handsome young man took a red envelope, handed it to me and said, "Sister-in-law, Happy New Year."
I said, "For New Year's Eve, I didn't prepare a red envelope for you, but it cost you money."
The handsome young man said, "Give my sister-in-law some lucky money."
I said, "I'm older than you."
The handsome boy smiled and said, "It's okay, I'm taller than you."
I don’t know what this matter has to do with size. Anyway, Ji Guanxin next to me said, “Just take it. It’s not our money anyway.”
I was surprised to receive a stack of red envelopes. Fortunately, I brought a medium-sized Gucci handbag with me today, otherwise there would be no place to put it.
A large group of people filed out of the hotel, and some people went to the street corner to take a taxi. Ji Guanxin stood with Zhang Danqing and Mak Jiahui, laughing and chatting. I don't know when Cheng Lin came to me and called me: "Zijin."
I looked sideways and said quickly: "Brother Cheng Lin."
Cheng Lin said: "How are you doing with Guan Xin?"
I smiled and nodded: "Very good."
Cheng Lin said: "Guan Xin has a lot of minor problems, please be more tolerant of him."
I said, "He has so many problems that I can't tolerate them anymore."
Cheng Lin smiled lightly: "By the way, keep an eye on him and don't let him smoke or drink. He has pharyngitis and it's particularly uncomfortable when he coughs."
I suddenly realized it and said out loud: "No wonder you don't let him drink."
Cheng Lin said: "Smoking and alcohol are not good things. You'd better help him quit."
Just as I was about to speak, Ji Guanxin's voice suddenly came. He turned to look at us and raised his voice: "What are you secretly telling Zijin?"
Cheng Lin walked over and replied, "I said bad things about you. How can I deal with you when Zijin comes home at night?"
Zhang Danqing said in a very small voice: "Did you tell Zijin how many girlfriends he had?"
Ji Guanxin immediately stretched out his hand to push Zhang Danqing. Zhang Danqing ran very far away, laughing as he ran.
Someone said: "The cars are all here, let's go."
In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen taxis stopped in front of the hotel.
Before leaving, everyone waved to me and got in the car.
Zhang Danqing and Mai Jiahui both said to me: "Zijin, be nice to Guan Xin, he won't even go home to spend the New Year with you here."
I nodded: "I know, we'll go home soon."
Cheng Lin said: "You two should take care of your health. Zijin, watch Guan Xin and don't let him smoke or drink."
I still nodded: "I understand."
Ji Guanxin stood next to me and urged impatiently: "Okay, okay, go quickly, don't turn back and stay here if you can't catch up with the car."
They left and refused to let Ji Guanxin and I go to the station to see him off. Seeing the group of taxis leaving, I shivered with cold and said to Ji Guanxin, "Let's go home. The Chinese New Year will be celebrated tomorrow."