Chapter Nine, The Banquet at Hongmen (Part Two)
Cheng Rumo paused for a moment, "the 'ran' in 'Lu Qiran'"
Lin Sen is Lin Ran's fiancé. Due to the structure of his name, he is teased by Lin Ran every day as a useless and clumsy block of elm wood
Lin Ran was surprised: "Is he Lu Qiran? Why didn't you say anything to me."
Qiu Yu smiled but did not respond
Cheng Rumo returned home and removed her makeup, planning to make do with two tomatoes from the refrigerator for a meal, when she suddenly received a text message
Qiu Yu is wearing a dark teal striped polo shirt, and his hair is a few inches shorter than when Cheng Rumo last saw him, giving him a more rugged appearance
Cheng Rumo smiled and said, "Thank you, although the scene was not pleasant, the outcome is quite satisfying"
Lin Ran looked at her for a moment, and then did not pursue the matter further, only saying: "But in terms of appearance, she is definitely more attractive than Qiu Yu by more than just a little."
Cheng Rumo felt a surge of anger rising within her, causing her head to buzz. Without a second thought, she picked up the teacup in front of her and was about to splash it on Bai Su, but Lu Qiran quickly reached out to restrain her arm.
After a while, she asked again: "I heard Bai Su calling 'Ran Ge', which 'Ran' is it?"
It is to act on behalf of heaven.
After the waiter left, Cheng Rumo said: "I especially dislike some restaurants giving their private rooms pretentious names; it would be much better to simply number them like 201, 202."
What does Miss Lin mean by this? Bai Su frowned as she looked at Lin Ran
Lin Ran, however, could not contain herself any longer. Ignoring Bai Su's somewhat cordial greeting, she directly grasped Cheng Rumo's wrist and walked in, taking a seat next to Lu Qiran. She immediately directed her fire at Qiu Yu: "I just saw a Toyota Camry in the parking lot, and it looked somewhat familiar. Turns out I wasn't mistaken."
Cheng Rumo's hometown is the famous Yucheng known for its spicy food, which is why he looks down on this shabby restaurant that merely has the words "Foolish people with money, come quickly" written on it
Cheng Rumo and Lin Ran parked the car and walked in together. The waiter led them to the second floor, saying, "The guests are at 'Yunmeng', just go straight ahead and turn left."
What the lady said makes it seem as if we are the ones causing a disturbance
In terms of height and appearance, this person is quite decent. Cheng Rumo also admits that he is somewhat burdened by appearance-based judgments; otherwise, he would not have hastily agreed at that time.
Lin Ran smiled: "Whether you are being pretentious or not, it is quite unnecessary to be bothered by someone else's name. Besides, I think this name is quite good, Yunmeng, Xiliang, Luoshan Zhilian, and there is also a Qingtan... all of which are names of lakes, quite nice indeed. It also carries the auspicious connotation of 'City of a Thousand Lakes', which complements 'Jingchu Family' quite well"
Cheng Rumo once asked her which of the "Five Effects" she was, to which Lin Ran replied, "I am poor, lazy, foolish, ugly, and cowardly. Otherwise, could I be wild, cool, flashy, and arrogant"
Who would care to come here, the food is terribly unpalatable
She grasped Lin Ran's hand and pulled her outside, "Let's go"
Bai Su and Qiu Yu did not expect Lin Ran to come in with such intensity, leaving them momentarily embarrassed and completely unsure of how to respond
The atmosphere had been cold for nearly ten seconds before Bai Su managed to force a smile to break the silence, "Ru Mo, you haven't introduced yourself yet."
Cheng Rumo lifted her eyelids and said, "Lin Ran, my friend"
Finally, Cheng Rumo's gaze fell upon Qiu Yu, and an indescribable feeling of nausea surged within him. Instinctively, he wanted to turn around and leave, but he forcibly restrained this impulse. To abandon one's armor and flee before the battle even begins is certainly not the proper conduct.
"That works," Lin Ran said as she walked with her towards the parking lot. "I will drive you back. I am going home to eat, and Lin Sen just brought back some local specialties from his home."
Lin Ran slightly broke free and suddenly grabbed the kettle on the table, pouring it all over Qiu Yu. Amidst the screams, Lin Ran quickly pulled Cheng Rumo and ran out of the private room.
Lin Ran glanced at her, "Miss Bai speaks as if she had been informed in advance."
The first item is: something happened. It has fallen to your side
Bai Su, where do you think you can so easily let this go? Suddenly speaking up, with a hint of sarcasm, "Ru Mo, how can you have the audacity to send someone to accuse me? Have you forgotten what happened back then?"
The water in that teapot has cooled down; pouring it out would only serve to scare someone a little. Lin Ran said with a smile
She was still thinking about how Lu Qiran had stopped her actions just now. She thought that this confrontation truly lacked the demeanor of a general; indeed, once women started arguing, no matter how they tried to restrain themselves, it inevitably escalated into a scene of tearing clothes and pulling hair like shrews. Lu Qiran had intervened out of consideration for their shared status as classmates; otherwise, everyone would have been embarrassed.
Cheng Rumo was taken aback, turning her head in surprise to look at Lu Qiran, who gazed at her quietly, shaking his head slightly. He then took the teacup from her hand and placed it back on the table.
Bai Su could no longer maintain her composure; she looked at Cheng Ru Mo and said, "Ru Mo, I sincerely invite you to join us for a meal, why must you..."
Lin Ran laughed heartily
At this moment, Lu Qiran was looking at the doorway, and there was a brief exchange of glances with her, which was soon followed by them looking away from each other.
Lin Ran was both amused and angry, saying, "If I were the restaurant owner, I would throw you out and not allow you to set foot in here again"
What about Xigouzi Lake, Maweitao Lake, and Xiaodie Lake? Why are they not mentioned? Is it because you find their names unappealing? I actually think they are quite down-to-earth
Cheng Rumo suppressed her smile and said softly, "There is nothing much to say, it is all in the past. Anyway, you have seen it, so... it is just like that."
The two ran quite far before finally stopping to catch their breath. Cheng Rumo's thoughts became a bit clearer, yet her temples still throbbed with pain. She exchanged a glance with Lin Ran and they both burst into laughter
Cheng Rumo's expression darkened as he turned his head to stare at Bai Su, "What do you mean?"
Cheng Ru Mo nodded, reached out to push open the private room door, but was stunned on the spot when he saw the situation inside the room
Cheng Rumo and Lin Ran both do not enjoy Jiangcheng cuisine, finding it lacking in distinctiveness. In fact, the eight major culinary traditions have little to do with Jiangcheng cuisine. "Jingchu Family" claims to serve authentic Jiangcheng dishes, yet offers a collection from various regions across the country, but at a high price and lacking authenticity. For instance, the chopped pepper fish head is adjusted to suit local tastes by reducing the spiciness and adding sauce, resulting in a dish that feels incomplete, as if one is scratching an itch through a boot.
"Once everything is made clear, it loses its meaning," Lin Ran smiled, finishing the remaining tea in her cup. She then stood up and said, "You want to hold a celebration banquet, but Mo has no obligation to accompany you. I will only say this: the law of karma dictates that good and evil are rewarded accordingly. What does not belong to you, if taken, will always come at a cost." After saying this, she took Cheng Rumo's hand and said, "Rumo, let's go. There is no need to have this meal."
It is a number that has not been saved, and two messages were sent in succession
Lin Ran waved her hand, "I haven't wished them a long-lasting union yet."
Sitting next to Bai Su and across from him are Qiu Yu and Lu Qiran
However, even though Lu Qiran's reasoning was sound, she felt quite uncomfortable inside. Women are like this; rationality and emotion always hold each other back, being both pretentious and unreasonable.
Cheng Rumo stood up silently, involuntarily glancing at Lu Qiran. The latter was also looking at her, his gaze calm and profound, making it difficult for one to see through it at a glance
At that time, just before the wedding, the news of Qiu Yu's infidelity broke out. If it weren't for Cheng Rumo holding her back, Lin Ran would have already found someone to beat him up. Now that they have crossed paths again, Lin Ran can no longer hold back. Cheng Rumo even joked with her in the past, saying: "Those who don't know would think it was you who was cheated on."
Lin Ran smiled, picked up the kettle, and poured a cup of tea for Cheng Rumo and herself
What is the use of being good-looking? I also think that Teacher Edison Chen is good-looking
Lin Ran, where do you plan to let him go? "I thought you had already changed your car. You mentioned wanting to switch to a four-ring car last year, so why is there still no movement this year? Is the year-end bonus not coming through? But then again, the company you work for looks like a shell company at first glance. They must be evading taxes every year, right? Who knows when they will be shut down and dismantled, with the boss running off with the money and his mistress, living in uncertainty. Life is tough, I understand. By the way, I heard you are getting married again. This time, you must have secured a house for her to agree to marry you, right? Not everyone is so understanding and has no demands from you, is it?" She deliberately emphasized the word "again." However, the company you work for looks like a shell company at first glance. They must be evading taxes every year, right? Who knows when they will be shut down and dismantled, with the boss running off with the money and his mistress, living in uncertainty. Life is tough, I understand. By the way, I heard you are getting married again. This time, you must have secured a house for her to agree to marry you, right? Not everyone is so understanding and has no demands from you, is it?" She deliberately emphasized the word "again."
It is Lu Qiran
She thought, this person is truly cunning
Cheng Rumo stared at her phone for a long time, wondering if Qi Jiantang had changed his number. She soon realized that was not the case.
Lu Qiran was wearing a dark gray shirt, with the sleeves rolled up, revealing a watch on his wrist. This watch, which Cheng Rumo recognized, was a Longines, and Lu Qiran had started wearing it in his senior year of college.
As the two were conversing, they had already arrived at the entrance of "Yunmeng". The door to the private room was slightly ajar. Lin Ran gently knocked and then heard a soft female voice from inside: "Please come in"
He said, "Shall we find another place to eat?"
If you boil water, you are intentionally causing harm
Cheng Rumo thought for a moment, shook his head, "I am full of anger, I might as well go home directly"
Lin Ran silently asked Cheng Rumo: "Bai Su?"
The second point is: Let's go eat snail noodles
However, Bai Su's decision to set the gathering location here is certainly intentional
She gritted her teeth and forcefully shook off Lu Qiran's hand, looking at Bai Su and coldly uttering: "Even if you announce it to the world, you cannot threaten me."
Cheng Rumo was momentarily at a loss as to what she was feeling inside, as if a mixture of anger, astonishment, and subtle pain had exploded into a chaotic mess, stirring within her a powerful urge for destruction, yet it was forcefully suppressed.
Bai Su smiled and said, "Just as Miss Lin mentioned, it would lose its meaning if stated outright. Moreover, you wouldn't want me to make it clear in front of Ran, would you?"
"Why didn't you give me a heads-up before bringing your friend over?" Bai Su said with a smile