Chapter 2857 - 1771: Damn

Chapter 2857: Chapter 1771: Damn

Hong Xiaoyu pondered, "What do you think they were just arguing about? Could it really be because of my brother?"

"I don’t think so, maybe it’s about another man."

Hong Xiaoyu couldn’t help but laugh and cry, in his view, the Maserati had already merged onto the road, gradually moving away, the taillights becoming hazy, blending into the river of lights and shadows.

"I really admire my brother."

He spoke with emotion, sighing, "If it were me, I wouldn’t even be able to sit down for a meal together..."

"You’ve got quite the imagination."

Duan Xueying interrupted.

Hong Xiaoyu quickly realized his mistake and explained, "I didn’t mean it that way, I was just speaking casually, don’t misunderstand."

Whether there was a misunderstanding was unknown, but Duan Xueying didn’t show any sign of being upset, she teased, "Are you envious of your brother?"

"No."

Hong Xiaoyu shook his head vigorously, more determined than when pledging to the party, "Absolutely not!"

That’s right.

He joined the party in college, surpassing Boss Jiang in this regard.

"Be honest."

Duan Xueying scrutinized him, "Which man doesn’t envy Brother Jiang Chen? It’s okay, I understand, I won’t get angry."

Although he didn’t have much dating experience, Hong Xiaoyu certainly wasn’t dumb.

Couldn’t he see it from this meal?

He was just playing a sincere fool before.

"I’m really not envious."

He stated firmly, "Perhaps outsiders think my brother seems very happy, but I know he’s definitely struggling and in pain."

"Your idea of struggle and pain might be different from the dictionary definition."

If he were the kind of whipped boyfriend who would agree with whatever his girlfriend said, it would be different, but was Hong Xiaoyu that kind of boyfriend?

No.

So he chose to be "fair in reasoning, not partial to relationships."

"From a female perspective, they might think my brother is a playboy, but from a fair and objective standpoint, did my brother deceive anyone? He didn’t."

If Boss Jiang were here, he’d surely be very gratified.

Duan Xueying did not refute.

Playboy.

It’s a fact.

But mutual consent is also a fact.

As long as it’s not forced, who has the right to criticize?

"You’re saying Brother Jiang Chen is charming, right?"

"Isn’t he?"

Hong Xiaoyu replied with a smile.

Duan Xueying smiled and looked at the street where the Maserati was no longer in sight, "I think you’re even more charming."

Hong Xiaoyu burst into laughter.

Duan Xueying gently pinched his waist, "Keep it down."

"Say more of these lies next time."

"Truth."

Duan Xueying said coyly.

"You don’t like playboys."

Duan Xueying hesitated but finally stayed silent.

What she wanted to say was actually quite clear.

——Who would like a playboy?

Hong Xiaoyu tempered his laughter, letting out a slow breath, "We’re just spectators and can’t possibly understand their story, so we shouldn’t be hasty in judging."

Duan Xueying fell silent, after a while, she said, "My mistake."

Hong Xiaoyu pulled a smile, shivering a little, "It’s cold, let’s go."

"Where to?"

"Home to sleep?"

"Do you really want me to take you back?"

"Otherwise? I call a cab myself? Would you be okay with that?"

Wait.

Who’s the guy and who’s the girl here?

"I’ll call a ride-share for you then."

"No..."

"You’ve had some drinks."

"I’ve had a drink, you haven’t."

"I’m afraid."

Hong Xiaoyu paused, he wasn’t overthinking, but those two words struck him like a hammer to his heart, making it beat faster.

"Afraid of what? I’m not my brother."

Alright then.

No more comfort.

If Boss Jiang were here, he’d definitely want to beat someone up.

Duan Xueying still shook her head.

After dating for so long, and his girlfriend still being so "distant," who would he reason with?

Hong Xiaoyu took a deep breath, "Don’t you have plenty of drinks in your trunk, why don’t you have some too, then you won’t be afraid."

"Drink by myself?"

"Come to my place, I can drink with you."

"Really?"

"Relax, I’ve got this."

Hong Xiaoyu nodded earnestly.

"Then I’ll let my mom know."

His expression froze, he rarely swore, but watching his girlfriend about to get her phone out, his eye twitched, and through gritted teeth, he let out a word.

"Damn～"