Huayu: Starting from retirement, sweeping across the domestic entertainment industry

Dusk had completely fallen.

Cheng Xiao picked up the bottle of sake, waved it at Li Ran, and said with a sly smile, "Want some? This sake is pretty good."

Li Ran had just put a piece of salmon in his mouth when he heard this, swallowed it, and was about to nod...

"Xiao Xiao".

Long Ying spoke up, her tone not harsh, but with a hint of elder's concern, "Li Ran can't drink alcohol; he'll pass out as soon as he touches it."

Cheng Xiao paused for a moment, then looked at Li Ran with a hint of curiosity in his eyes: "Is that so? Never mind then, I didn't expect you couldn't drink."

Li Ran glanced at her cousin, feeling somewhat helpless.

He does indeed have a history of passing out after just a sip of alcohol...

In the first few years after I transmigrated, my body was weak, and even a glass of beer would make my face turn red for a long time.

But isn't the system adding points now?

However, he naturally wouldn't say these things.

"It's alright now," he explained, his tone tinged with a hint of helplessness at his cousin's overprotective nature. "She won't have an allergic reaction anymore."

Long Ying looked at him, her eyes clearly saying, "I don't believe it."

Li Ran was too lazy to explain anymore. He simply reached out and took the bottle of sake, poured himself a small half-cup, and then took a sip.

The amber-colored liquid slid down my throat, carrying a faint aroma of rice and a subtle sweetness.

He put down his wine glass and looked at Long Ying.

Long Ying stared at his face for a few seconds... He didn't blush, he didn't sweat, and his expression remained normal.

She then looked away, gave a soft hum, and said nothing more.

Cheng Xiao watched this scene from the side and couldn't help but laugh.

She spoke softly, "Li Ran, this cup is mine..."

Li Ran's expression stiffened for a moment, then he smiled and said, "It's okay, I don't mind."

Cheng Xiao chuckled at his words and, not minding, picked up the cup next to him and poured herself a glass. "Want one?"

Li Ran picked up his wine glass and gently clinked it against hers.

They each took a sip.

Cheng Xiao put down his wine glass and suddenly sighed, "It's so good to have a cousin, she takes care of you and protects you."

Li Ran glanced at Long Ying and smiled, "It's pretty good, but sometimes you worry too much."

Long Ying rolled her eyes at him and didn't reply.

……

After finishing their meal, the three of them left the Japanese restaurant.

The night breeze carried the warmth of early summer, feeling pleasant on my face. The alley was very quiet, and although a few passersby occasionally walked by, none of them noticed who was standing there.

Li Ran looked at Cheng Xiao and asked, "Where are you going? I'll take you home first."

Cheng Xiao waved his hand with a smile, "No need, I've called the driver. He should be here soon. You can go back now."

Li Ran didn't insist, and nodded: "Then goodbye."

"goodbye."

Cheng Xiao looked at him, then suddenly remembered something and added, "Let's play games together sometime."

Li Ran paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay."

He turned and got into the car, with Long Ying following behind.

The car slowly drove out of the alley and disappeared into the night.

……

Cheng Xiao stood there, watching the taillights of the black van disappear around the corner before turning her gaze away.

The assistant leaned over, her face beaming with barely suppressed excitement: "Sister Cheng Xiao, what's Teacher Li Ran like in private?"

Cheng Xiao turned to look at her, a hint of teasing in his eyes: "It's pretty good, quite interesting. Why are you asking so many questions?"

The assistant chuckled twice, rubbing his hands a little sheepishly, "Um... I'm not a fan of Teacher Li Ran! I've been following him since his professional gaming days!"

She paused, then looked at Cheng Xiao expectantly. "By the way, Sister Cheng Xiao, where's the autographed photo you asked me for?"

Cheng Xiao's smile froze for a second.

She opened her mouth, then gave an awkward laugh: "Um... I was so busy chatting that I forgot."

The assistant's expectation gradually faded, finally turning into a slightly disappointed expression, her lips trembling slightly.