Chapter 3: Inviting the Beauty Home

Guo Baolin pulled Lin Quan and was about to say something when Fang Nan poked his head out from inside: "That... three... I still don't know your name, how should I address you?"

Beer is not a problem; without rice, drinking less will suffice

Upon hearing this, Guo Baolin immediately became animated, feeling deeply ashamed of the concerns he had just expressed. He finished the beer in the can in one go and, without saying much more, walked out.

Just getting on the train was quite brave, but the further I am from home, the more anxious I feel. When I heard the announcement for Jinghai Station, my legs went weak, and I almost cried. If it weren't for you all, I really wouldn't know what to do. " Fang Nan said, her eyes reddening. She suddenly lifted her head, revealing her smooth forehead, and forced a bright smile. "You are all so young; I consider you my younger brothers. What could you possibly deceive me about? We've known each other for quite a while now, so you should at least tell me your names. I only hear Guo Baolin calling you 'San'er' all the time. " She suddenly lifted her head, revealing her smooth forehead, and forced a bright smile. "You are all so young; I consider you my younger brothers. What could you possibly deceive me about? We've known each other for quite a while now, so you should at least tell me your names. I only hear Guo Baolin calling you 'San'er' all the time.

"Lin Quan, Lin Quan..." Fang Nan called softly twice, looking up. "This name suits you very well."

Guo Baolin questioned thoroughly along the way, but Lin Quan refused to explain what these rotten melons were for. Fang Nan listened to the sound of the car rolling over the concrete road, walked out of the courtyard, and tiptoed to peek into the truck, which contained more than twenty rotten Hami melons, and was quite surprised: "Where did all these melons come from?"

If it weren't for the need to leave some food for Guo Baolin to share a late-night snack, it would have left a deeper impression on Fang Nan. Thinking about the feast awaiting them at home, Lin Quan and Guo Baolin had hardly eaten anything before boarding the train. Yesterday, the brothers in the dormitory had scattered in all directions, and the two of them managed to gather only two packs of good-quality instant noodles, which helped them get through the most difficult day.

What is the purpose of bringing a rotten melon into the house

Guo Baolin shifted his buttocks slightly, and Lin Quan took out a stack of money from his pocket, approximately three thousand yuan. His family's daily expenses were all covered by the restaurant's account, and his mother didn't have much cash on hand. Lin Quan divided the money in half and stuffed the remaining amount back into his pocket: "You better pray that my plan works, otherwise this summer vacation will be quite miserable for us"

Guo Dequan wanted him to be responsible for going to https://m.hetushu.com, and his words hinted at wanting him to get engaged to that girl first. Guo Baolin was so anxious that he almost smashed the phone, and cursing was not considered a serious transgression.

As Fang Nan approached the door, Lin Quan waved her over: "Sister Fang Nan, starting today, you are an external employee of the Eight Dishes Restaurant. There is no probation period for external employees. The base salary is 600, which includes food and accommodation." He counted out four bills from the stack and handed them to Fang Nan, saying, "Four hundred is paid in advance at the beginning of the month, and the remaining two hundred will be settled at the end of the month. If you work hard, there will also be rewards."

You little rascal, do you only realize your mistakes when I give you a stern look? Speak up, what are you planning to do with these rotten melons in the house?

Upon hearing this, Fang Nan's expression indeed softened, while Guo Baolin appeared somewhat hesitant: "If this matter were to be exposed, the impact on the restaurant would be..."

Guo Baolin's mouth was agape, unable to close, as he looked on in astonishment. After standing for a while with Fang Nan half-embracing Lin Quan, he finally reacted: "Don't be so self-satisfied; the three of us are not the type to be blinded by lust. If you offer six hundred, just wait for him to exploit you for twelve hundred..." He pulled Lin Quan outside and whispered, "Kid, you're really ruthless. My family only uses these rotten melons as a gift plate, free of charge, yet you have the audacity to sell them on the street and even deceive an ignorant young woman." He chuckled, "When did you grow such a temper? You’re putting on quite a show. What role am I supposed to play?"

Fine, as if I never said anything

Lin Quan turned his head, and Fang Nan's expression appeared somewhat unnatural, likely due to her ears turning red, as she had overheard their quiet murmurs. Although it was for the sake of making a living, it was still a matter of face; Fang Nan refrained from speaking out, which could be considered as bearing humiliation for the sake of life. Guo Baolin tilted his head to drink beer, not daring to look at Fang Nan. Given Fang Nan's allure as a drunken beauty, it was possible that just a few more glances could compel him to take a bold step.

This ... ...

Fang Nan hesitated slightly when receiving the money, her two slender, onion-like white fingers pressing against Lin Quan's palm through the money, making him unable to resist the urge to pull the money away, just to let her delicate fingers scratch his palm a couple of times: "Temporarily staying at your place, already..."

Fang Nan was startled, and the soda can almost slipped from his hand and hit his foot: "I can't drink ... ... "

"Rotten melons?" Lin Quan tugged at Guo Baolin's ear, and the two turned around, speaking softly, "Our summer expenses, as well as Fang Nan's salary and living expenses, all depend on these rotten melons. If you can't bear it, then you go."

Although there are some rotten parts, they are ultimately not many. After peeling and leveling, the appearance is still quite good. The grapes in your fruit gift plate were also picked out from the rotten ones. If you can't even think of this, you can't blame me for not reminding you, hehehe... You can laugh, but one must first dodge; Lin Quan almost collided with Fang Nan, who was going out to dispose of the rotten melon skins and rotten melon flesh.

Well, just accept it; the three of them are more reliable than I am

The media exposure is merely about using a pinhole camera to secretly film from a distance. You go to retrieve the clothing and smear a stroke with a paint pen on the character for "Eight Great Bowls," making it look neither like eight nor like anything else. If the media were to truly expose this matter, your father could also stand up with righteous indignation to condemn the unscrupulous vendors for their wrongdoing and deceiving the public, seizing the opportunity to let "Eight Great Bowls" make an appearance as an advertisement

Isn't there a requirement for summer practice this semester

Guo Baolin came to his senses from his dazed state, turned sideways, leaned in and whispered, "Can you bear to let her take the lead box to the station tomorrow to sell your rotten melons?"

It is not easy for Guo Baolin to return home; when he came out, his pockets were bulging. Lin Quan thought that it was likely his mother secretly providing him with support

While waiting for Guo Baolin's turn, Fang Nan peeled and cut the rotten melons piled in the corner, removing the spoiled flesh, skewered them with long bamboo sticks, soaked them in a basin of clean water for a moment, and arranged them in a lead box

The Michaguaban was already somewhat damaged and rotten, and after a bumpy journey, its appearance has become even less presentable

Lin Quan turned around and stared at Fang Nan, making her feel a bit embarrassed and lower her head: "Aren't you afraid that I might sell you out?"

In Jinghai dialect, "old buddy" means an old friend. Guo Dequan is known for his cunning in Jinghai's West City, but he also has a few old buddies who wear the same patterned trousers.

Guo Baolin got together with his father's old friend's daughter, and after two months, he waved goodbye without taking a single cloud with him. That girl usually acted like a little punk, changing boyfriends in the provincial capital more frequently than she changed clothes. Yet, Guo Baolin's rejection sent her into a spiral of despair. Lin Quan did not think Guo Baolin had any remarkable qualities that would make someone yearn for him to the point of wanting to be with him forever. He speculated that it was usually the little punk who did the dumping, and now that she had been dumped, she couldn't bear to show her face.

"What’s the matter? Before you leave, make sure to get the restaurant's official seal. Don’t expect the old man to personally write you a review." Guo Baolin looked down at a pile of rotten melons on the ground, along with some fruit knives, peelers, and a large plastic basin. "You want to use these things to practice carving, don’t you?"

The house is rented by Guo Baolin, and the salary also comes from Guo Baolin's pocket. After this statement, Fang Nan's gratitude was entirely directed towards Lin Quan; this idea should also be credited to Guo Baolin. However, according to Guo Baolin's calculations, it seems more cost-effective for Fang Nan to learn a skill in health massage.

Lin Quan jumped out of the car first, and only after entering the house did he shout: "Bring everything inside"

Guo Baolin usually indulges in eating, drinking, and entertainment, yet he does not take major matters lightly

Lin Quan kicked Guo Baolin and said, "You go to the restaurant and get a complete set of waiter uniforms." Such is the way of the world; if one truly manages to make it resemble a proper job, even shoveling dung can instill a sense of pride in a person

"Don't..." Fang Nan abruptly grabbed Lin Quan, his face flushed with urgency, pulling his hand out of his pocket. The crumpled four banknotes still remained inside, and he reached in with two fingers to retrieve them. "That's not what I meant. If there were something to do, I would feel justified..." However, in this futile scratching, he failed to grasp the money, instead causing Lin Quan's backside to feel numb and tingly. Realizing he was about to embarrass himself in front of Guo Baolin, Lin Quan hurriedly took out the money. Fang Nan's fingers were too slow to retract, and their hands brushed against each other, sending a tingling sensation akin to an electric shock. He still did not manage to retrieve the money, but the scratching continued to leave Lin Quan's backside feeling numb and tingly. Seeing the potential for embarrassment in front of Guo Baolin, Lin Quan quickly pulled out the money, and Fang Nan's fingers were unable to withdraw in time, resulting in their hands touching once more, creating a similar tingling sensation.

Guo Baolin refuses to bow down and concede, so Guo Dequan cuts off his financial support

Fang Nan and Guo Baolin moved the messy items and rotten melons into the house, while Lin Quan sat upright on the edge of the bed, seriously combing his disheveled hair back in front of the fan. Guo Baolin casually picked up a basin and pretended to smash it over, but Lin Quan immediately turned the fan towards him, blowing air onto his head

Lin Quan rubbed his hands together and squeezed into the room beside Fang Nan. For a brief moment, he felt something soft brush against his shoulder, but he did not dare to look at Fang Nan's reaction: "You can just call me Xiao San'er, that's what Guo Zi and the others call me. My full name is Lin Quan, which means mountain spring water, but it doesn't seem imposing enough..."

The atmosphere is excellent now. Guo Baolin spreads the newspaper on a clean spot, takes out the roast chicken, pig's trotters, and beef, pushes the tin box containing the pure draft beer cans against the wall, grabs two cans, tosses one to me, and the other to Fang Nan

Fang Nan laughed heartily, while Lin Quan felt a wave of shame in his heart. If it weren't for the fact that these cantaloupes had another purpose, he would genuinely have wanted her to make do with them as a meal

Guo Baolin thought that the money was taken from his father's office drawer, which had just been in his pants pocket, and now it was being paid as salary to Fang Nan. Fang Nan can truly be considered an external employee of the Eight Great Bowls.

Every time Guo Baolin comes to Lin Quan's dormitory for a meal, Lin Quan always advises him to lower his head and admit his mistake: "If you keep that little girl around for another month, she'll get tired of it first, and wouldn't that make everyone happy? You don't have to eat instant noodles with me; I can have sauerkraut fish with you"

Lin Quan withdrew his hand, crumpled the money into a ball, and stuffed it into his back pocket: "Sister Fang Nan has noticed. Some of these melons have rotten skins and cannot be sold as a whole. If we peel them, cut them into pieces, remove the rotten parts, and skewer them with bamboo sticks, we can sell them well at the station exit using a lead box. If Sister Fang Nan feels that doing this is embarrassing and laborious, I will take you to talk to Guo Zi's father and get you a job at the restaurant. The restaurant does not provide food and accommodation, so you will still stay here for now. Alright, Guo Zi, take the keys and go start the car..." He stood up and pulled Guo Baolin out.

Fang Nan, however, took the lead in stepping aside: "Where is it? Such a scholarly name, but it seems less endearing than Xiao San..." At this point, he couldn't help but laugh.

"Once rejected, a lifetime of reputation is ruined; it is better to starve than to compromise one's integrity." As he spoke these words, Guo Baolin finished off a bowl of flavorful noodle soup in one go. Great generals are skilled in defeat. However, such profound reasoning, even if Guo Baolin could understand it, he would not accept. It is better to eat instant noodles together with a dog and a book.

Fang Nan hesitantly opened the can, sitting down against the wall. Lin Quan was engrossed in tearing apart a greasy chicken leg. When he looked up, he saw Fang Nan's face blooming like a peach blossom, with a layer of enticing flush spreading from her forehead to her neck. He took the can from her hand, shook it, and after noticing she hadn't drunk much, said: "Forget it, don't drink anymore. Just eat some meat; it will help with your hunger."

However, after two months of having nothing to do, I am utterly bored. The old man often says that I am uneducated and unskilled. Let us stir things up a bit and create the appearance of a promising young man. Who knows, if he is pleased, he might just forget about that matter with Zhao Jing. After all, it's only six hundred a month. How much would it cost to have a beautiful woman chat with me all day? On Yulin Street, the going rate is thirty yuan per hour, and if it involves some action, it goes up to fifty. This is worth it! This is worth it!

I was out for about an hour and a half, and in such a short time, Fang Nan had tidied up the room to the point where it was spotless, and Lin Quan didn't even dare to step inside. The clean floor tiles still had some wet spots, and as I walked across, I left several large footprints.

Is it that kind of strange and ambiguous atmosphere? Guo Baolin is also trying to squeeze in like him

Guo Baolin pushed the door open and looked at the neatly arranged, juicy and translucent Hami melons in the lead box. His face turned pale as he recalled the elderly woman selling Hami melon slices at the school gate. That woman had a face like a black pot, eyes like copper bells, and a waist like a water bucket, but her pair of breasts was quite astonishing. Guo Baolin pointed at Lin Quan and said, "Every time I invite you to eat, you never do. Did you have this in mind all along?"

As the wind swept away the remnants of the clouds, Guo Baolin had only been gone for a short while when Lin Quan devoured half a roasted chicken, a piece of beef, and four cans of beer. Fang Nan watched in astonishment and exclaimed, "How can you eat so much and not gain weight?" Looking at his lean physique, it concealed too many mysteries.

I have let the dog eat the heart and lungs of the three children, and only someone like you, with a kind heart, can be deceived by his honest and simple appearance; fine, you can come back to the restaurant with me. Guo Baolin's words cannot be considered slander.

Lin Quan leaned out of the door and said, "Sister Fang Nan is here, shouldn't we be provided with food and accommodation? These cantaloupes can last us for a while"

I have been hinting at you for half a day, and you are not cooperating. I will take full responsibility for this. Can this matter be resolved