"Want a drink?" His father looked at Liu Shengqi as he set down two dishes on the coffee table. He picked up two bottles of beer he had bought earlier from the side of the sofa.
"Thank you, Uncle." Liu Shengqi politely took the beer Dad offered him, bit open the bottle cap with his teeth, and downed three gulps right away.
Lin Jin glanced at his dad who was happily drinking and placed his chopsticks on the table. He then sat down next to Yuli and casually reminded his dad, "Don't get drunk."
"I only bought three bottles, I won't get drunk." Dad waved his hand dismissively, picked up his chopsticks, and ate a few pieces of meat as a side dish for his drink.
Lin Jin didn't bother with his dad any further. There were only three bottles of beer at home anyway. Even if he got carried away, there were no open convenience stores or supermarkets downstairs for him to buy more. So, his earlier reminder was just a conditioned response to seeing his dad drink.
Yuli had tucked her feet onto the sofa at this point. The book she brought with her was lying on her lap as she curled up and was quietly reading.
This girl who had grown up with Lin Jin was always a top student. However, her personality was somewhat bad. Only when reading could you see her true scholarly nature. Not only was she quiet, but her demeanor would also switch from her usual playful attitude to that of an academic.
If Yuli didn't have any close friends in college, perhaps her fake intellectual aura and appearance would be enough for her to become the class beauty or even the department’s beauty.
Well, if Lin Jin were a real girl, he might also be at least a class beauty by now.
"Reading on New Year's Eve." Lin Jin peeked at the content of the book on Yuli's lap. "Why not watch TV or something?"
"The Spring Festival Gala is getting more and more boring." Yuli had tied her hair in a ponytail today, looking neat and tidy. She was so engrossed in her book that she couldn't be bothered to give Lin Jin a glance. "It’s better to read."
"Isn’t reading the same whenever?" Lin Jin crossed his legs and took a bite of the stir fried pork made by Liu Shengqi with his chopsticks. His eyes lit up instantly, and he grabbed three or four more pieces to eat.
Wow! This was good!
Who would have thought that Liu Shengqi, a tall and burly guy, could cook this well?!
Let's try the scrambled eggs! Huh! Why do they taste so much better than mine? I was watching him in the kitchen just now and it didn't seem like he added any special seasoning?
Lin Jin's eyes were practically glowing like light bulbs as he kept picking food with his chopsticks. In just one minute, he had eaten almost half of both dishes.
If it wasn’t for his dad and Liu Shengqi, who also needed the food as snacks for their drinks, he would've unceremoniously finished them all.
"Yuli, do you have a boyfriend now?" Dad finished one bottle of beer and turned his head to ask Yuli, who was engrossed in her book.
"Boyfriend?" Yuli paused, not knowing why Lin Jin’s father would suddenly ask her such a question. She thought about his reason for asking, but still shook her head. "I'm not interested in dating right now."
"What do you think of my Lin Jin?" Lin Jin’s father smiled warmly. "Lin Jin may only attend a college, but he earned five thousand yuan part time in just the first three or four months of the semester. He’s this hardworking even as a college student."
What the f*ck? Dad, you finally see my strong points!
Yuli turned her head and blankly looked at Lin Jin, whose face was even more beautiful than hers, and immediately shook her head without giving it another thought.
"We’re not a good match."
If I were to have a boyfriend who's prettier than me, wouldn't I be living in insecurity every day? Not only would I have to worry about him cheating with another woman, but there's also the concern that one day he might suddenly bring a boyfriend home, okay?.
That would be terrifying.
"How would you two not be a good match? When you guys were younger, didn't you and Lin Jin agree to marry each other when you grew up?" Lin Jin’s dad chuckled and opened another bottle of beer for himself.
"We were just kids and didn't know any better. Besides, Lin Jin doesn't like me" Yuli said, giving a light laugh as an excuse. She then directed her gaze at Lin Jin, winking.
"I think it's quite good" Lin Jin winked back, the corner of his lips twitching as he tried had to suppress a smile. "I quite like Yuli, and I was serious about it when we were kids."
Upon hearing this, his dad was overjoyed, "You see, even Lin Jin says it's not a problem."
Shi Yuli was dumbfounded by Lin Jin's words. She widened her eyes at Lin Jin in disbelief. The expression on her face clearly displayed an "Are you f*cking kidding me?"
Lin Jin understood her very well. Seeing her expression, he immediately knew what her expression meant and subtlely nodded to indicate that he was indeed messing with her.
Who the hell told you to keep bringing Liu Shengqi over to pester me every day?
Finally, Liu Shengqi sensed the underlying tension between Lin Jin and Yuli. After hearing what Lin Jin's father said just now, he became extremely anxious.
If Lin Jin ends up with Yuli, then what will he do?! Plus, someone as beautiful as Lin Jin should be ruining the lives of boys like him, not girls, right? Gender wasn’t important, okay?
"Uncle, I think if Lin Jin and Yuli are to be together, it would be better to consult with Yuli's parents first" Liu Shengqi politely toasted with Lin Jin’s father, adding, "They're still young, even if they do get together, they could easily break up over a small disagreement. So it's better to wait until they both graduate before matchmaking them."
"That's true! That's true!" Dad happily took a sip of his drink. Since he was enjoying the conversation with Liu Shengqi, his affection for Liu Shengqi instantly skyrocketed. He nodded in agreement with his words and then dropped the topic of Yuli and Lin Jin.
This Liu Shengqi guy is up to no good. Clearly, he's planning to win over my dad first and then me, right?
And dad, you're chatting and drinking happily with a guy who's pursuing your son. Aren't you afraid that one day your son will actually bring him home and announce they're getting married or something?
Taking advantage of the moment when his father turned his head to watch the Spring Festival Gala, Lin Jin shot Liu Shengqi a menacing glare. Then, he straightened his palm and made a slashing motion across his own neck.
You’re f*cking courting death!
Liu Shengqi pretended not to notice and turned his head away, continuing his lively conversation with Lin Jin’s father. "Uncle, to be honest, there's no profit in being a contractor anymore. My dad is even considering giving up being a contractor, it's really tough."
Just now, Dad and Liu Shengqi had been discussing construction sites.
"So what's your dad planning to do?"
"I'm not sure yet, but it seems like he's considering getting into real estate."
Going into real estate?
Lin Jin's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected Liu Shengqi to be a rich second generation?
Having a rich second generation boyfriend would be... ah, no! I can't think like that. I can never have a boyfriend in this life, that's never going to happen.
As they were talking, the Chinese New Year's bells rang and the television started playing the annual grand chorus of Unforgettable Tonight. Outside, the firecrackers and fireworks went off almost as if they had been coordinated, their thunderous booms instantly ringing in Lin Jin's eardrums.
The New Year has arrived.
Translator's Note: Unforgettable Tonight, 难忘今宵
"Want a drink?" His father looked at Liu Shengqi as he set down two dishes on the coffee table. He picked up two bottles of beer he had bought earlier from the side of the sofa.
"Thank you, Uncle." Liu Shengqi politely took the beer Dad offered him, bit open the bottle cap with his teeth, and downed three gulps right away.
Lin Jin glanced at his dad who was happily drinking and placed his chopsticks on the table. He then sat down next to Yuli and casually reminded his dad, "Don't get drunk."
"I only bought three bottles, I won't get drunk." Dad waved his hand dismissively, picked up his chopsticks, and ate a few pieces of meat as a side dish for his drink.
Lin Jin didn't bother with his dad any further. There were only three bottles of beer at home anyway. Even if he got carried away, there were no open convenience stores or supermarkets downstairs for him to buy more. So, his earlier reminder was just a conditioned response to seeing his dad drink.
Yuli had tucked her feet onto the sofa at this point. The book she brought with her was lying on her lap as she curled up and was quietly reading.
This girl who had grown up with Lin Jin was always a top student. However, her personality was somewhat bad. Only when reading could you see her true scholarly nature. Not only was she quiet, but her demeanor would also switch from her usual playful attitude to that of an academic.
If Yuli didn't have any close friends in college, perhaps her fake intellectual aura and appearance would be enough for her to become the class beauty or even the department’s beauty.
Well, if Lin Jin were a real girl, he might also be at least a class beauty by now.
"Reading on New Year's Eve." Lin Jin peeked at the content of the book on Yuli's lap. "Why not watch TV or something?"
"The Spring Festival Gala is getting more and more boring." Yuli had tied her hair in a ponytail today, looking neat and tidy. She was so engrossed in her book that she couldn't be bothered to give Lin Jin a glance. "It’s better to read."
"Isn’t reading the same whenever?" Lin Jin crossed his legs and took a bite of the stir fried pork made by Liu Shengqi with his chopsticks. His eyes lit up instantly, and he grabbed three or four more pieces to eat.
Wow! This was good!
Who would have thought that Liu Shengqi, a tall and burly guy, could cook this well?!
Let's try the scrambled eggs! Huh! Why do they taste so much better than mine? I was watching him in the kitchen just now and it didn't seem like he added any special seasoning?
Lin Jin's eyes were practically glowing like light bulbs as he kept picking food with his chopsticks. In just one minute, he had eaten almost half of both dishes.
If it wasn’t for his dad and Liu Shengqi, who also needed the food as snacks for their drinks, he would've unceremoniously finished them all.
"Yuli, do you have a boyfriend now?" Dad finished one bottle of beer and turned his head to ask Yuli, who was engrossed in her book.
"Boyfriend?" Yuli paused, not knowing why Lin Jin’s father would suddenly ask her such a question. She thought about his reason for asking, but still shook her head. "I'm not interested in dating right now."
"What do you think of my Lin Jin?" Lin Jin’s father smiled warmly. "Lin Jin may only attend a college, but he earned five thousand yuan part time in just the first three or four months of the semester. He’s this hardworking even as a college student."
What the f*ck? Dad, you finally see my strong points!
Yuli turned her head and blankly looked at Lin Jin, whose face was even more beautiful than hers, and immediately shook her head without giving it another thought.
"We’re not a good match."
If I were to have a boyfriend who's prettier than me, wouldn't I be living in insecurity every day? Not only would I have to worry about him cheating with another woman, but there's also the concern that one day he might suddenly bring a boyfriend home, okay?.
That would be terrifying.
"How would you two not be a good match? When you guys were younger, didn't you and Lin Jin agree to marry each other when you grew up?" Lin Jin’s dad chuckled and opened another bottle of beer for himself.
"We were just kids and didn't know any better. Besides, Lin Jin doesn't like me" Yuli said, giving a light laugh as an excuse. She then directed her gaze at Lin Jin, winking.
"I think it's quite good" Lin Jin winked back, the corner of his lips twitching as he tried had to suppress a smile. "I quite like Yuli, and I was serious about it when we were kids."
Upon hearing this, his dad was overjoyed, "You see, even Lin Jin says it's not a problem."
Shi Yuli was dumbfounded by Lin Jin's words. She widened her eyes at Lin Jin in disbelief. The expression on her face clearly displayed an "Are you f*cking kidding me?"
Lin Jin understood her very well. Seeing her expression, he immediately knew what her expression meant and subtlely nodded to indicate that he was indeed messing with her.
Who the hell told you to keep bringing Liu Shengqi over to pester me every day?
Finally, Liu Shengqi sensed the underlying tension between Lin Jin and Yuli. After hearing what Lin Jin's father said just now, he became extremely anxious.
If Lin Jin ends up with Yuli, then what will he do?! Plus, someone as beautiful as Lin Jin should be ruining the lives of boys like him, not girls, right? Gender wasn’t important, okay?
"Uncle, I think if Lin Jin and Yuli are to be together, it would be better to consult with Yuli's parents first" Liu Shengqi politely toasted with Lin Jin’s father, adding, "They're still young, even if they do get together, they could easily break up over a small disagreement. So it's better to wait until they both graduate before matchmaking them."
"That's true! That's true!" Dad happily took a sip of his drink. Since he was enjoying the conversation with Liu Shengqi, his affection for Liu Shengqi instantly skyrocketed. He nodded in agreement with his words and then dropped the topic of Yuli and Lin Jin.
This Liu Shengqi guy is up to no good. Clearly, he's planning to win over my dad first and then me, right?
And dad, you're chatting and drinking happily with a guy who's pursuing your son. Aren't you afraid that one day your son will actually bring him home and announce they're getting married or something?
Taking advantage of the moment when his father turned his head to watch the Spring Festival Gala, Lin Jin shot Liu Shengqi a menacing glare. Then, he straightened his palm and made a slashing motion across his own neck.
You’re f*cking courting death!
Liu Shengqi pretended not to notice and turned his head away, continuing his lively conversation with Lin Jin’s father. "Uncle, to be honest, there's no profit in being a contractor anymore. My dad is even considering giving up being a contractor, it's really tough."
Just now, Dad and Liu Shengqi had been discussing construction sites.
"So what's your dad planning to do?"
"I'm not sure yet, but it seems like he's considering getting into real estate."
Going into real estate?
Lin Jin's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected Liu Shengqi to be a rich second generation?
Having a rich second generation boyfriend would be... ah, no! I can't think like that. I can never have a boyfriend in this life, that's never going to happen.
As they were talking, the Chinese New Year's bells rang and the television started playing the annual grand chorus of Unforgettable Tonight. Outside, the firecrackers and fireworks went off almost as if they had been coordinated, their thunderous booms instantly ringing in Lin Jin's eardrums.
The New Year has arrived.
Translator's Note: Unforgettable Tonight, 难忘今宵
