128 Sparks Flew in the Washroom 1 (2/2)
”You'll still have to come here, more or less. It's my maiden home, after all. Besides, it's not like I'm asking for you to come by every day. Alright, don't be angry anymore. Let's go straight to your house.”
”Ok.”
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Gu Beicheng booked a private room at the karaoke nightclub in the evening and invited An Xiaoning to make her way there. Upon hearing that Chi Rui'er would be present, An Xiaoning eagerly agreed.
There were beer and some snacks on the table, while they sang merrily at the top of their voices.
Dressed in a floral embroidered coat along with a full face of immaculate makeup, Chi Rui'er laid sluggishly in Gu Dongcheng's arms. It seemed she had gained a bit of weight.
Upon seeing An Xiaoning, Chi Rui'er quickly greeted with a smile, ”You're here, Ms. An?”
”Yes, long time no see,” An Xiaoning answered smilingly.
”Yeah, I heard you went on a vacation with Qingyan. Which places did you visit?” Chi Rui'er asked.
”We visited plenty of places,” An Xiaoning said calmly, though she was boiling with anger deep down.
Trying to put on a show? Game on, An Xiaoning thought to herself.
”Are you close to Xiaoning?” Gu Dongcheng asked in bewilderment.
”Yeah, you could say so.”
An Xiaoning shot a glance at Gu Beicheng as she sat down beside him. ”Why is it just the three of you?” she asked.
”The rest have yet to arrive. What plans do you have to celebrate the first day of the Lunar New Year tomorrow?”
”I'll be going about visiting in the morning and spending the afternoon with them.” An Xiaoning leaned closer towards him and said softly, ”Chi Rui'er will become your sister-in-law if she marries your brother. Don't you find that strange and awkward?”
”No, it's not like I'd ever gotten intimate with her anyway. Besides, doesn't Shi Shaochuan have to address you as his sister-in-law too? But then again, if I call her 'Sis-in-law,' you'd have to follow suit as well.” He handed her a can of beer and said, ”Why isn't Jin Qingyan here?”
”He went to the office.”
”He's such a workaholic. It's already the Eve of the Lunar New Year, why is he still going to the office?” Gu Beicheng scoffed.
”He's got some matters to attend to urgently,” said An Xiaoning as she opened the can of beer and took a sip, occasionally glancing at Chi Rui'er with a smirk.
Not long after, Ye Xiaotian showed up at the door with Bai Ranran. Upon sight of An Xiaoning, he greeted, ”Hey, Mrs. Jin. What a rare sight.”
”Greetings, Mr. Ye.”
He took a seat and said smilingly, ”I heard you're actively working with the police and helping them crack cases. Congratulations. Jin Qingyan has truly won in life to have married you.”
”You've flattered me, Mr. Ye. You're very lucky yourself, to have gotten engaged with such a beautiful lady like Ms. Bai. You shouldn't be drinking much since you've just gotten discharged from the hospital.” She then called for the waiter. ”Hi, please serve us some tea.”
”Thank you.”
An Xiaoning responded with a smile, after which she proceeded to chat with Gu Beicheng. Everything seemed perfectly normal.
They sang, played games, had a few drinks, and danced merrily.
Having drunk more beer than she should, Chi Rui'er had to use the washroom urgently halfway through the activities.
Not long after she had left, An Xiaoning proceeded outside, with the excuse of having to answer an important call.
She stood by the entrance of the washroom and caught a glimpse of Chi Rui'er washing her hand. Upon seeing An Xiaoning, she said coldly, ”You're really good at pretending.”
”You're not far off, compared to me,” An Xiaoning retorted, leaning against the basin.