Chapter 424 - A Toast to Both the past and the Future (2/2)

Qin Sheng, who dared not say any more nonsense, nodded without hesitation and said, “I am not lying to you, I promise. If I am, I will…”

Before Qin Sheng finished his words, Han Bing covered his mouth and said with a pout, “I believe you.”

After Han Bing finished her words, her face lit up with happiness. After that, she held Qin Sheng’s arms and walked him inside. At the same time, she winked at Xia Ding and Chang Baji. Qin Sheng thought, “This girl is so unpredictable, who cries and laughs freely. Am I trapped?” It seemed that Han Bing could trap him. After all, this girl was a coquettish young girl. If she intended to trap him, then that was it. Qin Sheng directly stopped speculating about her intention. Anyway, Qin Sheng did owe her. If he would suffer losses because of her this time, it would be justifiable.

Various delicacies were on the table in the living room. Of course, alcohol, the most indispensable thing, was also served, including various kinds of alcohol, such as red wine, liquor, rice wine, cocktails, and beer. After Qin Sheng saw the scene, he was greatly startled.

Qin Sheng, who intended to chicken out, said, “What is this for?”

Xia Ding said disapprovingly, “Big Boss, do you know how many beauties I abandoned to accompany you here? If I didn’t get you drunk tonight, I would suffer a great loss. Lao Chang also agreed that we should have a good time drinking together. By the way, I forgot to tell you one thing, Lao Si is on the way here. The way you see it, why does he come here?”

As Qin Sheng heard that Lao Si was on his way, he was startled and said, “What the hell! Are you kidding me? Did Lao Si rush from Nan Jing?”

Xia Ding explained smilingly, “It’s not as bad as that. He arrived in Shanghai yesterday. Since it is the New Year’s Holiday, he will start doing whatever he should do, including doing his New Year’s calls and visiting others. It just so happened that he finished attending a dinner party a moment ago. Consequently, he is on the way here.”

Qin Sheng let out a long sigh and considered himself lucky. Otherwise, he would not know how he should deal with Lao Si. However, at any rate, based on the relationship between him and the three other brothers in his dormitory at college, there should be no issue at all.

After they sat down, Qin Sheng picked up a glass of alcohol and started to think of backing out. He, who had been drinking too much during this period, had no choice but to say, “I will drink some alcohol. However, I have to remind you first that you shouldn’t get me too drunk today. It was not until I had just come back to Shanghai that I saw my grandmother. I have been living in her old-style villa with her these days. I got very drunk last night. My grandmother stayed up waiting for me out of concern. Consequently, I can’t go back home all drunk. We’ll have more opportunities to drink with each other in the future. I will have a good night of drinking with you next time.”

Han Bing and Chang Baji did not oppose his request at all. Xia Ding could somewhat understand why Qin Sheng had said so since he had heard from Chang Baji about some things related to Qin Sheng. Consequently, after he said yes to Qin Sheng’s request, he poured the alcohol to the brim for everybody as he said, “First of all, let’s congratulate Big Boss on his return to Shanghai. Secondly, let’s celebrate our reunion. Lastly, let’s celebrate Big Boss’s reunion with his family members, and hope that Big Boss can be surrounded by good luck and become awesome from now on.”

Instead of talking any further nonsense, Qin Sheng directly tilted his head back and drank up. He had put everything he wanted to say in the alcohol. From now on, however far he would go with his new identity, never would he forget those brothers and friends who had always helped him out previously.

Consequently, after Qin Sheng poured the alcohol in the second glass to the brim, he looked at Chang Baji and said somewhat self-mockingly as well as sadly, “This time, let’s salute nobody else but Gu Qingyang.”

Except for Chang Baji, neither Xia Ding and Han Bing knew who Gu Qingyang was. As they looked at each other awkwardly, Qin Sheng stood up, walked to the balcony, and poured the glass of alcohol on the ground directly.

The bright moon was hanging on the sky. The night view was pretty spectacular. Unfortunately, Gu Qingyang, who had died for Qin Sheng, did not have any chance to enjoy the view anymore. Many people probably would ask if it was worthwhile for Gu Qingyang to do so. However, when it came to whether some things should be done or not, people should make the decision based on the justifiable perspective rather than the pragmatic one.

Qin Sheng mumbled to himself as he said, “Qingyang, let me drink a toast to you first. On the day I avenge you, I will have a good drinking session with you until I get drunk.”

Chang Baji, who was in the living room, did not explain anything to Xia Ding and Han Bing at all. Nor did he pour the cup of alcohol on the ground. Instead, he lifted his head and drank it down again. More unknown dirt and darkness were looming in a seemingly dazzling and wonderful life. However, some people were accustomed to living under the sunshine, and some others had no choice but to familiarize themselves with the rules of the games in the darkness.

Xia Ding and Han Bing did not ask for further details from them since they could clearly see from Qin Sheng’s behavior that the man named Gu Qingyang was dead. They could also figure it out roughly based on their knowledge of some issues related to Qin Sheng.

After Qin Sheng came back to the living room, poured the alcohol in the third cup to the brim, and waited for someone to take the initiative to drink a toast, the sound of the doorbell rang.

Xia Ding, who picked up the wine glass that he had put down a moment ago, walked to the entrance with quick strides as he said, “Big Boss, let’s hold off the third toast. Lao Si is here.”

Qin Sheng squinted, drank alone, and mumbled to himself as he said, “The third toast is to the past, the future, me, and you.”

Never would he put the past behind and fear the future…