Star Abyss Walker

Chapter 240 Preparations before going home
Afternoon, in Luo Mei's after-sales manager's office.

A huge backlog of tasks made me feel like if I didn't come soon, the after-sales department would basically be shut down and wouldn't even need to exist.

"drop!"

A message came from Fatty: "Ding Han, I'm home now."

"How about it?"

I immediately started a voice call and asked, "Is the situation at home significantly different?"

"It's quite big..."

The fat man said, "But let me tell you, the neighborhood we live in is almost the same as the one before. It's also near the overpass and adjacent to a shopping mall. Moreover, my house is still in building 15 and yours is still in building 20. The house numbers are the same, and even the locations of the two buildings are almost identical."

"What about the rest?"

I asked, "For example, are the places where we used to play games, eat, play ping-pong, etc., all the same?"

"Damn, I just got back, how would I know so much? I'll grab a bite to eat and then go out for a walk. I'll send you all the useful information later."

"By the way, send me my home address later."

"OK!"

A short while later, Fatty sent me a location, which I quickly saved so I wouldn't get lost when I got back.

……

In a blink of an eye, it’s time to get off work.

"drop!"

A message came from Lin Qingying: "I'm leaving get off work early today. I'm going to the meeting room now. It will be over in about 20 minutes. Wait for me, we'll have dinner together and then discuss the details of going home."

"Okay, no rush, take your time with the meeting."

So, I unusually worked overtime for twenty minutes until Lin Qingying sent me a message. Only then did I go downstairs to the roadside, and a little while later, her car was parked on the side of the road.

"Ding Han".

After crossing several intersections, Lin Qingying suddenly asked, "Which car should we drive back to Tengshan?"

"what?"

I asked in surprise, "Are there any other cars?"

"Um……"

She nodded: "There are still a few cars in the underground parking garage over at Champs-Élysées Villa. How about I take you there to take a look and you can choose one?"

"..."

I found it hard to adapt to the lifestyle of the wealthy, so I nodded blankly and said, "Okay."

So Lin Qingying drove to her former residence. A dozen minutes later, the car slowly drove into the garage under the villa, and the outlines of several cars came into view.

After getting out of the car, Lin Qingying glanced at the cars, a hint of sadness in her eyes, and said, "Dad used to like cars, so he bought quite a few. You see, we can drive whichever one we like. The keys are upstairs."

I took a deep breath and looked at each of these luxury cars.

Although I don't know much about cars, my first car was a Cullinan. This thing is something that ordinary people can only look up to, but it is also the entry point for rich people to enjoy cars. Overall, it has a large space and a grand appearance.

The second car was unfamiliar, but its design was quite unique. I scanned it with WeChat, and the car model and price immediately appeared.

McLaren, 1260W!

'Oh my god...'

I frowned, gaining a clearer understanding of the lives of the wealthy. Next to the McLaren was a Phantom, and further in was an inconspicuous G-Class.

My heart is a little heavy. It seems that even my ultimate dream, a Maybach S680, doesn't qualify to enter this parking garage...

"Uncle Lin has good taste in cars..." I remarked.

Lin Qingying chuckled but didn't say anything.

"And what about this Bentley?" I pointed to her car.

“This car was a gift from my mother when I graduated from university,” she said.

"Oh……"

I said, "Xiaoying, let's drive this Bentley back to Tengshan. I think this car is more meaningful."

"Ok!"

She nodded emphatically: "That's fine, it's better to keep a low profile this way."

I rolled my eyes: "A Bentley Flying Spur, in our small city of Tengshan... that's really low-key..."

She smiled slightly: "Shall we go to the supermarket and buy some New Year's goods in advance?"

"Let's eat first, then we'll go."

"it is good!"

……

This time it's my turn to drive, so I can get used to the Bentley as soon as possible. After all, the road home is three or four hundred kilometers long, and it's impossible for Lin Qingying to drive alone. This journey is destined to be a two-way trip for the two of us.

After finishing our meal, we went to the supermarket.

I pushed the shopping cart while Lin Qingying, dressed in work clothes, walked beside me, attracting the attention of men, women, and children in the supermarket. After only a few steps, two aunties complimented her on her beauty. Lin Qingying was used to this and always responded with a polite smile.

"Ding Han".

She stood in front of the liquor shelf and said, "I saw my uncle and second uncle drinking during the last video call. Should we buy some liquor to take home?"

"Then we must buy some."

I started looking at the liquor on the shelf, muttering to myself, "Should I buy Mengzhilan... or Wuliangye..."

"Don't buy any of them."

Lin Qingying leaned close to my ear and whispered, "The wine here might not be genuine... I'll take care of the wine. Yuening has a regular liquor supplier, I'll have them bring a case of the better ones."

"All right……"

I nodded in agreement: "Then it's up to you!"

She smiled and nodded.

Afterwards, Lin Qingying bought some melon seeds, candy, snacks, etc., while I bought a ham and a few old salted fish that looked quite good.

Immediately, Lin Qingying looked at the salted fish and said fearfully, "Will this taste good?"

"It's packed with delicious food."

I patted my chest and said, "Soak it in water for half a day, then braise it. It'll be all garlic-clove meat, and it'll taste amazing! Just wait and see!" "If you like fish with garlic-clove meat, why don't we just buy mandarin fish?"

"Different."

I turned to look at her: "When I was a child, my family wasn't well-off, so we couldn't afford mandarin fish. Besides, back then there were only wild mandarin fish, which cost several tens of yuan per kilogram, and no one could afford it. The reason I love to eat salted fish is because it has the added bonus of childhood memories, so the taste is definitely different."

"Oh~~~"

She smiled and nodded: "Then let's eat salted fish!"

After that, she bought some miscellaneous items. When she got to the counter, Lin Qingying took out her phone to scan the QR code.

"and many more!"

I stepped forward and said, "I'll pay the bill; it's not appropriate for you to pay."

"But I want to eat salted fish too..."

"Xiao Ying, be a good girl."

"Oh!"

She nodded, put away her phone, and returned behind me. Immediately, the cashier smiled like an aunt.

After paying the bill, I felt a sense of accomplishment. I pushed the cart and walked side by side with Lin Qingying to the parking lot, and then drove home.

……

In the evening, Lin Qingying began her work.

I sat to the side, chatting with the fat man.

"drop!"

The fat guy posted a picture of an arcade with a laughing emoji: "Guess what? There's another arcade on the fifth floor of the plaza next door, and even the machines are arranged exactly the same way we used to play there!"

"Anything else? Are there any other elements that should be retained?"

"Yes, yes, yes."

The fat man said, "There is also a Moonlight Pedestrian Street, not far away, and there is a night market nearby with all kinds of delicious food such as hot pot and dry pot."

"can!"

I stole his husky laughing emoji and sent it out, saying, "That way, I'll have somewhere to eat, drink, and have fun when I take Xiaoying back. Great, great, Fatty, I'll give you a big credit!"

"and many more……"

The fat man was very surprised: "You mean...you mean President Lin is going home with you for the New Year?"

"Yes what's the matter?"

"I rely on..."

The fat man stared in disbelief, saying, "You didn't actually manage to win over President Lin, did you? She's the CEO of Yuening Group! I have to say, you're really good at living off her!"

"You fucking bastard, isn't this all your fault?!"

"Why is it my fault?"

"Last time you video chatted with your aunt, she misunderstood that Lin Qingying was my girlfriend. As a result, the whole neighborhood knew that I had a girlfriend. When my second uncle and aunt came to Huaining, I had no choice but to have Lin Qingying pretend to be my girlfriend to get away with it. Then they forced me to take her back for the New Year. Do you think it's easy for me?"

"I rely on..."

The fat man, sweating, said, "I didn't expect my mom's few words to cause so much trouble... But it might not be a bad thing. What if it turns out to be real and Lin Qingying really becomes your girlfriend? Wouldn't you be happy then?"

"Don't overthink it..."

I said sullenly, "No expectations, no disappointments. This is the summary of my 25 years of life experience. Let's encourage each other."

"Damn it, have some backbone!"

The fat man said, "I think Lin Qingying is really great. If you two really get together, you're marrying above your station."

"Go to hell!"

"You know what, when I got home this afternoon, my uncle asked you if you were coming home for Chinese New Year this year, saying he hadn't seen you in a long time."

"..."

I suddenly remembered Fatty's uncle. He was a skinny old man who didn't look for a partner and just lived happily by himself all day. He was quite popular.

For no reason at all, a feeling of homesickness suddenly welled up inside me. Now that I'm trapped in "Star Abyss" and can't go back to reality, I have no choice but to entrust my homesickness to this other hometown.

……

Late at night, Lin Qingying and Lin Qingying went back to their respective rooms to rest.

"drop!"

Within the game system, my newly added friend, Wuyuyuyu, sent me a message: "Ding Han, look at my ID!"

"Ouch……"

I laughed and said, "You've been cheated on!"

"That's right!"

She said excitedly, "After completing several missions, I just turned green and finally became a citizen of the Crimson Dragon Kingdom. From now on, I've sold my life to the Crimson Dragon Kingdom and am willing to serve my homeland like a dog!"

"ox……"

I praised you, "Just for your dedication, I would feel it's a waste if the Crimson Dragon Kingdom didn't give you a division commander position in the future!"

"Hahahaha~~~"

Wu Yuyu said, "Oh right, there's another good news. After joining the Crimson Dragon Kingdom faction, I finally have the permission to add players from this faction as friends and have been able to contact two of my classmates in real life. They are both in BH City, so I may be going to BH City next."

"That's good. The teleportation resources in Beihai are much richer. Their teleportation points can reach many places that Huaining City cannot."

"Ding Han, how about we have a meal together these next few days?"

She was a little sad: "Once I go to BH City, it will be difficult for us to meet."

"We're going home for Chinese New Year soon, so let's skip the meal..."

"Alright, I'll come back to you after I've made a name for myself in BH City."

"Row!"

After ending the call, I started to drift off to sleep.

"drop!"

Suddenly, her phone beeped. She opened it and saw a WeChat message from Lu Xiaobei: "Ding Han, where are you spending the New Year?"

(End of this chapter)