The younger generation, starting from where the wind blows...

Chapter 172 Strategies and Counter-Strategies
"wingman?"

Yang Muye stood in front of the mirror, adjusting his bow tie as he asked, "How do I flirt?"

"It's the 'liao' in 'advisor,' not the 'liao' in 'flirt

Gu Xiaobai immediately corrected him.

Yang Muye turned his head:
"Yeah, that's exactly what I was asking. How are you planning to flirt with her? Aren't you a relationship columnist? You're pretty good at it, aren't you? I'd like to learn a few tricks too."

Gu Xiaobai immediately waved his hand:

"People like me, who are average-looking, need tricks to pick up girls; people like you, who are handsome, only need one—"

Gu Xiaobai gave Yang Muye a knowing look.

"You're not thinking of using me as a cover to get close to them, are you? Like Uncle Da in 'Fight Back to School' using Stephen Chow's photo to pretend he's flirting with his pen pal?"

Gu Xiaobai pointed excitedly at Yang Muye: "You're only half right."

He did intend to use Yang Muye's name to get closer to Guan Yuqing.

And right now there is an excellent opportunity.

"I'm going to Xifeng's wedding tonight, right? There will be at least one or two tables of my college classmates coming. Everyone else will be in pairs, and it would be so embarrassing for me to be all alone."

"I'll first pretend to be your best buddy, then fabricate a college ex-girlfriend and a romantic love story. After graduation, the ex-girlfriend falls into the arms of a big boss, and I'll portray myself as a lovelorn man who has been hurt by a woman."

No wonder he's a screenwriter, he's got so much drama in his work!
Just as Yang Muye was about to complain, Gu Xiaobai's voice rang out.

"After gaining her sympathy, I told her that my ex-girlfriend would also be coming tonight, and in order to save that ridiculous bit of self-esteem, I hoped that she could accompany me to the wedding tonight as my date."

Gu Xiaobai laid out the whole plan and even asked Yang Muyi for his opinion on the idea.

"That's a nice idea, but there's one problem: I can't be your best buddy for free, can I?"

"No problem, just name a number—no, I mean, whatever your conditions are, feel free to name them."

"Aren't you a screenwriter? Help me revise one script—no, two."

Yang Muye didn't even mention what script changes he would make, but Gu Xiaobai immediately agreed:
"As long as I can catch them, I can catch not just two, but ten."

Yang Muye, however, was not greedy and said that two would be enough.

The prerequisites need to be changed.

"Whether you succeed or not, you have to write these two scripts for me."

"Write, you must write."

Gu Xiaobai readily agreed.

The voice just fell.

"Ding dong!"

The doorbell rings.

Gu Xiaobai assumed that Guan Yuqing and Zheng Youen had returned, so he volunteered to go and open the door.

When the door opened, a sissy-looking man was standing outside.

Wearing black-rimmed glasses, holding a lipstick in his hand, he was about to apply it to his lips.

Wang Xiaojian was completely taken aback when the door opened so quickly, and he stood there stunned.

The next second he quickly put away his lipstick, while glancing at the room number.

That's right, this is room 8007.

"you are?"

"Hello sir, I am Wang Yiyang, an employee of Happiness Wedding Planning Company. I am here to see Mr. Yang Muyi."

As Wang Xiaojian spoke, his eyes unconsciously glanced into the room.

Gu Xiaobai stepped aside and invited Wang Xiaojian into the house.

Wang Xiaojian swiftly passed in front of Gu Xiaobai.

He's just a woman, not gay.

I was quite wary of the fact that there was a man in Yang Muye's room early in the morning.

Wang Xiaojian breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Yang Muyi dressed as a groomsman.

"Mr. Yang, this is the wedding schedule for today. Please take a look."

Wang Xiaojian took a document out of his bag and handed it over with both hands.

Yang Muye didn't take it, but gestured for Wang Xiaojian to put it on the table next to him.

At this moment, Gu Xiaobai walked over.

"Shouldn't the wedding ceremony involve the groom?"

“We have a dedicated person to handle Mr. Duan’s side, and I’m mainly responsible for talking to the best man about what needs to be done at the wedding.”

Wang Xiaojian explained.

Actually, he came mainly for another matter, but it was not something he could say in front of Gu Xiaobai.

"Your service is quite attentive."

Gu Xiaobai didn't think much of it: "Okay, you guys chat first, I'm going back to my room. Don't forget to call me when you go to Xifeng's house later."

Wang Xiaojian watched Gu Xiaobai leave.

As soon as the door closed, Wang Xiaojian immediately turned his head:
"Mr. Yang, our boss went to great lengths to invite a very important guest. This guest will give the newlyweds a surprise blessing at the wedding ceremony. I'm just letting you know in advance, but the bride and groom have to keep it a secret from them."

"Xin Huimei is singing 'The Rest of My Life,' right? Is she the only one singing it?" Yang Muye asked casually.

Wang Xiaojian was stunned.

Well, it's normal to know beforehand that Yang Muye wrote "The Rest of My Life".

Wang Xiaojian comforted himself in this way.

After calming down, Wang Xiaojian began to verbally explain the entire wedding process and various things to pay attention to to Yang Muyi.

Meanwhile, Zheng Youen led Guan Yuqing back to his home.

At Guan Yuqing's request, Zheng Youen first took her on a tour of the neighborhood.

Guan Yuqing told Zheng Youen that she was preparing to buy a house for her parents with a mortgage. She had visited several properties before, but none of them felt as good as Jiahao New City.

“This house was bought by my dad before he passed away. My mom divorced my dad, right? After my dad passed away, she moved back from Shanghai to live with me. Even she said that buying this house was the best decision my dad ever made in his life.”

Zheng Youen then changed the subject: "I'm not trying to sell you anything. In my opinion, there's only one bad thing about this neighborhood, and that's the shortage of parking spaces."

Many people thought houses were too expensive and didn't buy underground parking spaces.

Later, in order to recoup funds, the developer relaxed the rule that each household could only purchase one parking space.

Some homeowners buy two or three parking spaces at once, making it impossible for those who buy houses later to buy parking spaces.

Zheng Youen specifically reminded Guan Yuqing that if she wanted to buy a house in Jiahao New City, it must come with a parking space.

While Guan Yuqing was chatting with Zheng Youen about the house, Guan Yuqing was also texting someone on her phone.

While taking the elevator upstairs, Zheng Youen asked Guan Yuqing curiously if she was chatting with her boyfriend.

Guan Yuqing blushed and said that she didn't have a boyfriend yet.

Zheng Youen asked curiously, "Then who were you chatting so enthusiastically with?"

"Gu Xiaobai".

"The one who asked you for your phone number before?"

"Correct."

How did you two start chatting?

"He sent me a text message first, and I couldn't very well not reply after seeing it."

Guan Yuqing wasn't actually very good at lying, but she had already lied twice to Zheng Youen today. The main reason Guan Yuqing was willing to review Xiaobai's text messages was because Gu Xiaobai kept talking about Yang Muye and today's wedding.

She also took the opportunity to talk about her relationship with the groom and Yang Muye.

After Guan Yuqing took the bait completely, Gu Xiaobai brought up the story of his ex-girlfriend from college and begged Guan Yuqing to pretend to be his girlfriend.

Zheng Youen was shocked after hearing this.

"So you agreed to it?"

Guan Yuqing nodded.

Jung Yoo-eun covered her forehead, looking utterly speechless, as if she had been completely doomed.

With Guan Yuqing's IQ, how did she get into the Civil Aviation Academy to become a pilot?
"He's just trying to trick you. I bet you, that so-called ex-girlfriend from college doesn't exist!"

Zheng Youen said with certainty.

Of course I know!
Guan Yuqing silently answered in her heart.

The reason she agreed to Gu Xiaobai's request was that she wanted to see Yang Muye one more time at the wedding banquet.

Although she had already obtained Yang Muye's phone number from Gu Xiaobai, Guan Yuqing still wanted to thank him in person.

Zheng Youen didn't know Guan Yuqing's true thoughts; he just felt that she was beyond saving.

When Liu Meili got home, she was overjoyed to hear that Guan Yuqing was a captain.

He pulled Guan Yuqing to sit down on the sofa and started chatting with her about all sorts of everyday things.

Guan Yuqing took the tea brewed by Zheng Youen and held it in her hands, while also having to deal with Liu Meili's endless questions.

"I have a younger brother who just started college this year and is very mischievous."

"Really? Which university did you attend?"

Yenching University of Economics and Business.

"Oh, it's right next to our neighborhood."

"Yes, that's why I just had Yoo-eun take me for a walk around the neighborhood."

"You want to buy a house in our neighborhood?"

"Yes, my parents' current house is a bit small, and I want to buy a bigger one for them to live in when they retire."

“What do you think of this apartment? I don’t mean we’re selling it, but do you like the layout? I know people in every building in this complex. If you’re interested in any of the apartments, just ask me, and I’ll find out exactly what you need.”

Seeing that Liu Meili didn't seem to be bragging, Guan Yuqing couldn't help but look curiously at Zheng Youen standing to the side.

Before she could speak, Zheng Youen explained, "My mom likes to dance in the square and knows half the aunties in the neighborhood."

Guan Yuqing's eyes lit up.

"Oh, I remember now! No wonder you looked familiar when we met. You were one of the nine aunties in the 'Little Apple' square dance video, right?"

Liu Meili nodded happily and said, "Yes, yes, you like watching that video too?"

Zheng Youen said impatiently, "Mom, can we not mention that video anymore?"

Liu Meili turned to look at her daughter: "What's wrong with that video? You young people like the version of 'Little Apple' danced by those nine girls, while we older folks like the square dance version of 'Little Apple.' Everyone likes what they like, and it doesn't bother anyone."

Zheng Youen didn't want to argue with Liu Meili about this topic, so Liu Meili asked Guan Yuqing to be the judge.

"Auntie, I really think you danced very well in that video, and the video was also very well made."

Guan Yuqing replied.

With Guan Yuqing's support, Liu Meili spoke with more confidence.

Jung Yoo-eun was frustrated.

She looked at Guan Yuqing with dissatisfaction, thinking to herself, "Whose side are you on anyway?"
Seeing this, Guan Yuqing had no choice but to explain that she liked the video because of her younger brother.

"The two college students who danced in the square with you aunties are from the same college as my brother. My brother admires them a lot and talks about them all the time when he gets home."

Liu Meili became even more smug and berated Zheng Youen, saying, "Look, even the top students who can get into Yanjingmao like our video, but you don't. No wonder you're not good at studying."

Zheng Youen's eyes widened.

How could you say something like that? Are you even my real mother?
Seeing that the mother and daughter were about to start arguing, Guan Yuqing quickly explained, "Auntie, my brother's studies are actually not very good. He is an art student, and his academic scores just barely met the admission requirements. He was able to get into Yanjingmao University purely by chance."

Guan Yuqing wasn't lying this time.

The fact that my younger brother Guan Zhenlei was able to get into university was largely due to his Beijing residency.

Unfortunately, the father, Guan Yongnian, thought his youngest son was exceptionally successful and would boast to everyone that his son had been admitted to Yanjingmao University.

When Guan Yuqing was admitted to the Civil Aviation College through the early admission program, she was clearly more worthy of showing off, but Guan Yongnian only cared about whether her salary as a captain would be high and whether she could help his younger brother.

Guan Zhenlei is only in college now, but Guan Yongnian is already thinking about sending him abroad to study after graduation.

With expenses amounting to hundreds of thousands or even millions, the elderly couple's salaries alone were definitely not enough. That's why Guan Yongnian asked Guan Yuqing for the money, which angered Guan Yuqing so much that she ran away from home and drank heavily late at night.

What chilled Guan Yuqing the most was that her mother called twice while she was away all night.

Guan Yongnian didn't even ask a single question.

These are things that Guan Yuqing couldn't say; they were all said by Zheng Youen.

After hearing Guan Yuqing's story, Liu Meili felt extremely sorry for her and offered her advice.

Buy a house now!
My parents can live in the house, but my name must be on the property certificate.

Moreover, house prices change every day these days, so it's definitely better to buy as early as possible.

In addition, I need to find a suitable person to marry as soon as possible.

As the old saying goes, a married daughter is like water spilled from a bowl.

After marriage, the house will be made joint property of the couple. If Guan Yuqing's younger brother really wants to study abroad, Guan's parents will have to figure out how to handle it themselves.

Guan Yuqing never expected that she would be pressured to get married in this way.

As Liu Meili was getting into her story, her cell phone, which was lying to the side, suddenly rang.

Liu Meili glanced at the caller ID on the screen and answered the call immediately.

"Meijuan, what's up? Dancing? I'm not going today. My daughter Youen brought her captain to visit. Not her boyfriend, but the female captain. Right, let's reschedule for tomorrow."

As soon as he hung up the phone, Zheng Youen, who was standing next to him, started mocking him.

"Oh, is this another new NPC unlocked for square dancing?"

Liu Meili was completely confused.

What NPC?

"It means a new role. Didn't you go dancing in the neighborhood next door? I remember the lead dancer's name was something like Sun?"

Zheng Youen tried hard to recall, but still couldn't remember.

"Sun Caixia".

Liu Meili gets angry whenever she hears that name.

Previously, at Liu Qing's urging, Liu Meili suggested to the middle-aged women who danced square dancing together that they go to the park instead.

Everyone else agreed, except for Sun Caixia, who vehemently opposed it.

Liu Meili and Sun Caixia had a big fight over this, and then never went to dance in the neighboring community again.

The new NPC mentioned by Zheng Youen is named Yao Meijuan. She is the lead dancer of the square dance in the park and lives nearby.

Liu Meili became a prominent figure in the park's square dance team as soon as she arrived, thanks to her appearance in the "Little Apple" square dance. She also caught the attention of Yao Meijuan, the lead dancer.

Yao Meijuan is a single mother who raised her daughter alone.

This is similar to Liu Meili.

The two got along very well and soon became good friends.

(End of this chapter)