Chapter 2855 - 1771: Facing It

Chapter 2855: Chapter 1771: Facing It

"Sister Fang Qing, what are you doing?"

"Don’t say I didn’t warn you."

Just as the two women stood and sat, trapped in a silent yet deafening standoff, Hong Xiaoyu and Duan Xueying returned.

"Just went to the restroom."

Fang Qing turned around, acting fairly naturally, brushing past the couple,

to the restroom.

It’s quite normal.

But why carry clothes?

The heating in the store is so adequate.

Hong Xiaoyu glanced back with bewilderment and returned to his seat with his girlfriend.

"Did you puke?"

Li Shuru asked with a smile, driving the other away, yet she remained completely unperturbed.

"Of course not."

Hong Xiaoyu’s attention shifted as he wiped off some water droplets left on his chin, "It’s just too hot, I washed my face."

A stubbornness unique to men.

Li Shuru glanced at Duan Xueying.

Hong Xiaoyu cleared his throat, "Sis, come on, let’s continue drinking."

Li Shuru lifted her empty cup, "I thought you fell in there, so I didn’t wait for you."

"Sis, that’s not classy, really not classy."

Even drunks know.

If you can’t drink anymore, go to the bathroom to trigger your gag reflex, you’ll feel better; Hong Xiaoyu seemed to be in that situation, seeing her empty cup, he even offered, "How about a refill?"

"How about another glass?"

Another glass?

That’d be seven taels.

Hong Xiaoyu weighed it internally realizing he couldn’t handle it and awkwardly said, "I can only add another half, otherwise I won’t be able to get home later."

"What’s the big deal; Xueying’s right beside you, isn’t she?"

As expected from a close sister-in-law.

Duan Xueying could only maintain a gracious and polite smile, leaving her with nothing much to say.

"Sis, don’t talk nonsense, I live alone."

Hong Xiaoyu hurriedly replied.

"I was just suggesting someone take you home, what were you thinking?"

Li Shuru refocused on Hong Xiaoyu, "I think you’ve had enough, better not drink anymore."

"Alright."

The blundering Hong Xiaoyu’s ears started to redden a bit, going along with his sister-in-law’s good intention and finishing his remaining drink, "I’ll finish it then."

He tilted his head back and downed the rest in one go.

"Have some food."

Duan Xueying said gently.

Hong Xiaoyu didn’t even dare to glance at his girlfriend, his face full of embarrassment and awkwardness, making Li Shuru find it quite amusing.

This couple had been together for quite some time now, could it be a Plato’s love?

Li Shuru was curious, but after all, she wasn’t Shi Qianxi. If President Shi were here, she’d definitely ask straightforwardly, but as his sister-in-law, she couldn’t be that blunt and had to consider the girl’s dignity.

So she phrased it differently.

"When do you plan to take Xueying to Sha City?"

Hong Xiaoyu gripped his chopsticks tightly, and with no retreat, braced himself, "When are you going to Sha City, sis?"

Li Shuru knew this kid must have had too much to drink. While sober, he would never ask this.

Duan Xueying quietly bumped his leg under the table in response.

Immediately after speaking, Hong Xiaoyu regretted, but the words had been said, and it was too late.

"Our situations are different. I can go anytime, but it depends on your brother."

Li Shuru was composed, elegant, and generous. "Sometimes boys need to show some resolve."

"Yeah, the situation is different."

Hong Xiaoyu nodded unconsciously.

"How is it different?"

Li Shuru asked again.

"Sis, why are you giving me a hard time?"

Hong Xiaoyu paused his chopsticks, showing a trace of grievance.

"How am I giving you a hard time?"

Li Shuru was puzzled and innocent.

Hong Xiaoyu swallowed his displeasure and picked at his food.

"Speak up."

Li Shuru pressed on.

"Then may I ask you a question, sis? Don’t get mad."

Li Shuru met his gaze and nodded, "Go ahead."

"Did you guys just have a fight?"

Though not approving, Duan Xueying still felt gratified to hear her boyfriend ask such a question.

At least it’s quite manly.

"A fight? With whom?"

Li Shuru seemed unaware.

Hong Xiaoyu, going for broke, "Sister Fang Qing."

Li Shuru was momentarily speechless, then smiled gently without much change, neither confirming nor denying, and with a nonchalant smile, she said:

"If we did have a fight, who would you help?"

Front wolf, back tiger, Hong Xiaoyu was caught in a bind, suddenly at a loss.

Asked.

Satisfied.

And then?

Duan Xueying felt a leg touch under the table, knowing this wasn’t a flirt, but a signal for help from her boyfriend.

"Help the weaker one."

Couples should be united in crisis, and she stood up once again to support him.

"Help the weaker one?"

Li Shuru’s gaze shifted, her eyes glimmering, smiling faintly.

"Shouldn’t it be helping justice?"

Duan Xueying remained calm and gentle, unrushed and poised: "Sometimes there’s no clear line between justice and evil. Like in court, there may be no bad guys."

Brilliant.

It was truly brilliant!

Hong Xiaoyu’s expression turned uplifted, feeling an urge to applaud his girlfriend, but the current situation didn’t allow it, so he instead patted her leg to show grat...

No way.

Was it to show gratitude and praise?

Could it really not be taking advantage?

However, Duan Xueying was currently engaged in conversation with Li Shuru, unable to pay attention.

"On the court, perhaps there are no bad guys..."

Li Shuru murmured, pondering, then nodded, "Hmm, makes sense."

Hong Xiaoyu took pride in being associated, not waiting to tap his girlfriend’s leg again, but then he heard: "So who do you think is the plaintiff, and who is the defendant?"

Uh-oh.

His girlfriend had taken the heat off him, drawing fire.

This question wasn’t so easy to answer, lacking room for maneuver, and Hong Xiaoyu’s head was full of alcohol, providing no help and only able to silently urge his girlfriend with his eyes.

His mental encouragement and support were received by Duan Xueying, who reacted by suddenly stepping on his shoe from under the table.