Star Abyss Walker

Chapter 154 Thoughts Didn't Keep Up with Politeness
"Second Aunt, that's not my girlfriend. I already told Aunt Yang that."

"Oh dear, you silly child, why did you keep this from your second uncle and aunt? We've watched you grow up, and it wasn't easy for your dad to raise you all by himself. Now that you've graduated from university and started working, your dad's biggest wish is for you to find a girlfriend, get married, and settle down. What's wrong with me meeting your second uncle?"

"..."

I could never win an argument with my second aunt. She's practically invincible when it comes to arguing with all those gossipy women in the neighborhood.

"Ding Han, it's alright to just meet and have a meal together."

Uncle said, "Don't worry, your aunt and I won't say anything out of line. We'll dress properly and definitely won't embarrass you."

"..."

I couldn't persuade her otherwise: "Let's talk about it later. She's quite busy with work. If she's free, we can have a meal together. If not, then forget it. Let me be clear from the start, I really can't make that decision."

"Okay, just do your best."

Uncle hung up the phone with a happy smile.

I fell into deep thought.

What should we do? Should we discuss it with Lin Qingying?

She is the person involved, the female protagonist of Plan A.

But there's also a Plan B: find Ruolin to temporarily fill in and deal with the situation later!

If all else fails, there's always Plan C: ask Kou Mei for help; she'll definitely be willing.

Ok, deal!
I couldn't help but feel a little smug. I really am a little genius at strategizing and winning battles from afar!
……

He turned and walked out of the residential area onto the street, bought two steaming cups of Bo Ya Jue Xian tea, and then quickly returned to the residential area and went upstairs.

"Squeak~~~"

Upon opening the door, one could see Lin Qingying working on her laptop.

"You're back?" She looked up at me.

"Ah."

I closed the door, walked over, put down the milk tea, then took out one of the cups and handed it to her, saying, "It's hot, just right, please have it."

"Oh?"

Lin Qingying frowned and said, "But I don't drink milk tea, and I shouldn't drink milk tea at night either."

“This cup of milk tea has a different meaning,” I said.

"How to say?"

She smiled slightly, revealing a look that said, "Let's see how you live your life in vain."

"Sit still!"

I quickly got up, took the guitar hanging on the wall, tuned it briefly, and started playing the intro, saying, "This is a love song about milk tea, listen carefully."

"Ok!"

Lin Qingying sat upright, her beautiful eyes staring straight at me.

After the intro ended, I finally started singing the climax: "I warmed a cup of tea for you, don't forget to come home after dark, no matter how strong the wind or how dark the sky, I'll always be there for you, time will prove how much I love you, just quietly accompanying you as you grow up..."

After singing those few lines, I played a few notes as a closing remark.

"Gone?"

Lin Qingying asked in surprise.

"Ah."

I nodded: "I only remember the climax; I don't remember the rest of the lyrics."

"Good to hear."

Lin Qingying looked at the milk tea in front of her and said, "Then let's make an exception..."

"Row!"

I quickly hung up the guitar, went over and tore open the straw packaging to insert it for her, then opened a cup for myself and sat down next to Lin Qingying to enjoy it quietly.

She took a sip and a smile appeared on her face.

The milk tea tastes good, of course.

"Ding Han..."

She suddenly turned to me and said, "You're being unusually attentive. I always feel like you're up to no good. Is there something you want from me?"

"what?"

I paused for a moment, then said hesitantly, "Actually, it's nothing big, just a small favor. But if you don't want to, then..."

"You go first," she interrupted me.

"Row!"

I gathered my thoughts and said, "Last time on my birthday, didn't you appear in Fatty's mom's video with me? She assumed you were my girlfriend. And you know how my aunts and uncles are, the news spread like wildfire, even my second uncle and aunt know. They're coming to Suzhou tomorrow for an elder's birthday banquet, and they said they wanted me to bring you to have dinner with them tonight..."

"..."

Lin Qingying's beautiful eyes widened: "How could this be? This is a misunderstanding..."

"What else are you talking about?"

I glared at him and said, "Didn't you just agree to it back then? You even called Fatty's mom 'Auntie'!"

"I……"

Lin Qingying looked aggrieved: "I was drunk at the time, and my mind didn't keep up with my manners..."

I was speechless; what she said was absolutely flawless.

"Now that my second uncle and aunt have decided that you are my girlfriend, Fatty will take half the blame and the other half will be yours."

I became a bit unreasonable and said, "You have to help me get past my second uncle and aunt, otherwise I really won't be able to explain it to them. My second uncle is alright, but my second aunt has a sharp tongue. Ying, it's really difficult for me as the younger generation. You have to understand..."

"Ah."

She nodded slightly, but did not express her opinion.

However, her eyes showed some surprise, as if she hadn't expected me to call her "Ying".

Of course, the reason I call myself that is simply because I used to be a first-timer, and I'm used to it...

"what do you say?"

I took another sip of my milk tea and asked, "Are you free tomorrow night?"

"Let me see……"

She picked up her phone and sent a message to her assistant. A short while later, she finally looked up and said, "There's a headquarters meeting tomorrow night. I've made some arrangements to postpone it by a day, and the time is finally set. Have you arranged the hotel for my second uncle and aunt yet? Or should I arrange it?"

"How can that be done?"

I said speechlessly, "You paid for the meal on my birthday last time, and I haven't paid you back yet. Wait a few more days, and I'll pay you back when I have the money."

"It's okay, we..."

Lin Qingying pursed her red lips, seemingly wanting to say something but feeling it was inappropriate, so she hesitated and simply lowered her head to drink her milk tea.

"Ding Han".

She suddenly turned to look at me: "I heard that the tea called 'Bo Ya Jue Xian' is particularly invigorating. If I drink a cup of this milk tea tonight, will I be unable to sleep? I have a full schedule of meetings tomorrow. It would be very embarrassing if the person presiding over the meeting fell asleep!"

"You've already drunk half of it, why bother with these things?"

I slurped on my drink and glanced at her: "You're putting yourself on too tight a nerve. Relax a little. Sometimes you have to be a little willful in life, otherwise it's no fun at all."

"Ok."

Lin Qingying nodded: "Then let's be willful today, just this once."

Shortly after, the two finished their milk tea and went back to their respective rooms to rest.

I'm in a pretty good mood. I've gotten over what happened with my second uncle and aunt. For me, the ideal state in "Star Abyss" is peace and prosperity, where I have enough space and energy to improve my game level and attributes!
……

The next day.

When I finished washing up, Lin Qingying finally came out of the room, yawning constantly, with slightly prominent dark circles under her eyes.

"you……"

I stared at her in surprise.

"It's all your fault..."

Lin Qingying said, "I couldn't fall asleep until after 2 a.m. before I finally managed to doze off for a while."

"It's good enough if I can sleep at two o'clock."

I complained, "They also have a drink called 'Magnolia of Ten Thousand Miles,' that's really powerful. One cup of 'Magnolia of Ten Thousand Miles' at night, and you'll be ready to take your father's place in the army at four in the morning, guaranteed to keep you energized..."

"puff!"

Lin Qingying couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Go downstairs to buy breakfast, I'll quickly wash up and put on makeup, or I'll be late."

"Ok!"

After having breakfast together, he hitched a ride with Lin Qingying to work as usual.

……

morning.

"drop!"

A message came from Lin Qingying: "I have booked a suite at the Binhu International Hotel for your second uncle. Our group has a partnership with them and got a negotiated price, which is very cheap."

"How much is 'very cheap'? I don't need a suite..."

I said with a bit of helplessness, "This is too extravagant. They might not even be used to living here. How much is it? I'll transfer it to you."

"No need..."

Lin Qingying replied, "If you really feel bad about it, just buy a robot vacuum cleaner for your home."

"Okay, it's settled then. Will we have dinner at Binhu International Hotel too?"

"Okay, to make things easier, I've already booked a private room, I'll send it to you in a bit."

"..."

For a moment, I was speechless.

Soon after, Lin Qingying sent me the room reservation information and the private room number for dinner, which I forwarded to my second uncle. Shortly after, my second uncle called, expressing great surprise at the scale of the hospitality and asking if I had struck it rich. It took me a lot of evasion to finally get away with it.

"Ding Han, want to have dinner together?"

Suddenly, the fat man asked from the side.

"No, my second uncle and aunt are coming to Huaining tonight, and I have to go and entertain them."

"is it?"

The fat man said, "I haven't seen the old couple in a long time either. Can I come along?"

"Without!"

I glared at him: "Your mom is telling everyone I have a girlfriend, and my second uncle and aunt want to meet her. I had to ask Lin Qingying to pretend to be my girlfriend and have a meal with them. It's made me upset all day. It's all thanks to your mom!"

"Oh dear, how did you get it like this?"

The fat man scratched his head: "Damn it, you can say whatever you want, but why are you swearing at me..."

"Really?"

Standing nearby, Xu Hao laughed and said, "Ding Han, is President Lin really willing to have dinner with you and pretend to be your girlfriend?"

"Yes, agreed."

"I rely on..."

Xu Hao was shocked: "Do you know what this means for a woman?"

"what?"

"The fact that she's willing to pretend to be your girlfriend means that deep down she doesn't reject you as a person. If you put in a little more effort, it's not impossible to make her your real girlfriend!"

"is not it?"

I frowned and said, "Rat, what you're saying makes perfect sense, but I heard from Fatty that you're still a virgin, right?"

"Damn it, can we please not bring this up again..."

Xu Hao looked ashamed and indignant: "When I meet the right person, I'll take your virginity right away, so you'll have nothing to laugh at me for anymore!"

"It's okay..."

The fat man leaned back in his chair, making it creak, and grinned wickedly, saying, "If I remember correctly, Ding Han is also a virgin!"

"You wretched creature, shut up!"

I punched the fat guy so hard he flew eight hundred miles.

However, a thought suddenly occurred to me: I don't think I'm a virgin after all; my precious first time was taken away by Lu Xiaobei in a muddle...

Sin! ! !
(End of this chapter)