Chapter 255 - 97: Meeting at the Bar, Splashing Cash on Brother Mozi

It was already afternoon when they returned to Capital City. The moment she got off the plane, Jiang Li immediately called Zhong Mufeng.

"Qingbao, I’m back."

Zhong Mufeng’s voice sounded a little hoarse. "What’s the plan for tonight?"

Jiang Li replied, "I’m having dinner with Shen’s parents tonight."

This was something she had already discussed with Shen Yanzhi on the plane. After dinner, she would be free.

After all, Zhong Mufeng was all alone. If she didn’t go keep her company, she would be so lonely.

Back when she was with Zhao Sinian, she always had to spend time with his family.

Just thinking about it now made her want to grab Zhao Sinian and give him a good beating.

He had blackmailed her into being his girlfriend by claiming he’d saved her life, but then he didn’t cherish the relationship after they got together.

The worst part was, he had stolen the credit for that life-saving deed from Shen Yanzhi.

A person like that was a waste of air while alive and a waste of land when dead.

"Then let’s go out and have some fun tonight!"

Jiang Li didn’t answer Zhong Mufeng, asking with concern instead, "Your voice sounds a little hoarse. Did you just wake up, or are you coming down with a cold?"

Zhong Mufeng yawned. "Just woke up."

Jiang Li relaxed upon hearing this. "Okay, I’ll contact you after dinner, and we can set a time then."

Zhong Mufeng chuckled. "Forget setting a time, just find us a good spot first."

The last time they went out, it was just way too much fun.

If she didn’t have to work the next day, she would have even pulled an all-nighter.

After Jiang Li hung up, Shen Yanzhi, who had been standing nearby, walked over and asked, seemingly casually, "What are your plans for tonight?"

Jiang Li rubbed the tip of her nose. She really wanted to lie, but then she remembered that a husband and wife should be honest with each other. "Barring any surprises, we’re probably going to a bar."

Shen Yanzhi frowned. "Have you forgotten the state your body is in? And you still want to go to a bar!"

’And besides, bars are so noisy.’

Jiang Li blinked innocently. "Don’t worry, we’ll get a private room. It won’t be noisy."

’The main floor is definitely noisy, but a private room is actually okay.’

’In the end, it would be Zhong Mufeng and Brother Mozi having fun together anyway, while I just amuse myself on the side.’

If it were anywhere else, it would be fine, but Shen Yanzhi wasn’t comfortable with a place like a bar, where all sorts of people mingled. "In that case, I’m going with you."

Before Jiang Li could argue, Shen Yanzhi spoke again. "If you don’t let me go, then you’re not allowed to go either."

Jiang Li pouted. "I’ll ask Qingbao first, then."

’If Qingbao doesn’t want him to come, then there’s no way I’m letting him go.’

’She’s already single and lonely. For us to show up together as a couple would be a bit much.’

As soon as the call connected, Jiang Li said sheepishly, "Qingbao, can I run something by you?"

"Yeah, go ahead."

"It’s just that... Shen wants to come with me."

After saying this, she couldn’t help but shoot Shen Yanzhi a glare, her eyes full of grievance.

Zhong Mufeng said nonchalantly, "If he wants to come, let him. You two will just be together anyway."

’Besides, it’s the New Year. It doesn’t seem right to separate a married couple.’

Jiang Li made two kissing sounds into her phone. "Qingbao, you’re the best!"

Zhong Mufeng replied in disgust, "Ew, you’re so sappy~"

Jiang Li snorted. "Fine. If you think I’m being sappy, I just won’t say it anymore."

They were best friends, so there was no real anger, just some occasional teasing.

Just as she finished her playful banter, she saw Jiang Bowen pushing Jing Shiyun’s wheelchair, and Shen Yugang holding Jiang Manshu’s hand as they appeared in the living room.

Jiang Li averted her gaze, tossed out a quick, "See you tonight," and hung up the phone.

Jiang Manshu immediately let go of Shen Yugang’s hand and took over the wheelchair from Jiang Bowen. "You two finally get a chance to go on a trip. Why were you in such a hurry to come back?"

Jiang Li smiled and explained, "Well, we were thinking about the New Year and were worried about you all here at home."

Zhou Jiawen had just finished putting the wild mushrooms they brought back from Yundu into the refrigerator. Hearing Jiang Manshu’s voice, she strode out of the kitchen and chuckled. "The main reason is that we wanted to come back and play mahjong with you."

Jiang Manshu lifted her chin. "Then let’s head upstairs."

Yesterday, they had told the kids that the four of them would play mahjong, but after they parted ways, everyone just went home. They only met up for breakfast this morning before going back to catch up on sleep.

If the kids hadn’t come back, they’d probably still be in bed.

Jing Shiyun couldn’t stand for long periods because of her leg surgery and could only lie down to rest, so Jiang Li simply asked Xie Wan to take Jing Shiyun’s place.

However, Xie Wan didn’t take Jiang Li’s money this time. It was the first day of the New Year, and she was basically getting paid to slack off. It would have been a bit shameless to accept money on top of that.