One person: Orochi, starting with Feng Baobao's Eight Heroes.

"Don't just talk about me, I usually go out with Lao Si!"

Chen Qi pointed at Xu Si.

"Heh, how novel, Brother Qi. I'm 30 years old. What's wrong with having a drink after work every day? Students shouldn't compare themselves to adults, you know?"

Xu Si grinned.

"Old Xu, are you asking for a beating?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qi immediately stood up.

"Uh, Qi-ge, Bai Jie, whom we met at the bar, is coming tonight. Are you coming?"

Xu Si immediately changed the subject.

"Bai Jie? That young high school teacher?"

Chen Qi's eyes lit up.

"Hmph, hopeless! I don't care how you two play your tricks, but don't corrupt Duo'er!"

Xu Xiang snorted coldly.

"Uncle Xu, I want to buy a motorcycle!"

Chen Duo then spoke.

"Yes, yes, as long as you get into Tianjin University in this college entrance exam, I'll buy it for you!"

Xu Xiang immediately put on a kind expression, his face full of smiles.

"Simple, just order the car!"

Chen Duo nodded, then her gaze fell on Chen Qi, and a blush rose on her face as she looked at him.

"Alright, Chen Qi, come with me. There's another mission tomorrow. After you finish this one, you can take a year off!"

Xu Xiang led Chen Qi into the office.

"Take a year off? Is that even possible?"

Chen Qi was somewhat surprised.

"The situation in Lubei is very stable now. In the past two years, we and Tianxiahui have jointly wiped out Quanxing twice. Now Quanxing is basically no longer active in Lubei. There are still some minor issues that Awu, Lao San, and Lao Si can handle!"

Xu Xiang said.

“Xu Xiang, I know you like Chen Duo a lot and treat her like your own daughter, but she is still an extraordinary person. She has learned so much from me over the years, it’s time for you to let her go out and give her a try!”

Chen Qi suddenly spoke seriously to Xu Xiang.

"...I know that. Duo'er is too smart and learns everything quickly, but the world of supernatural beings is extremely dangerous. It is indeed necessary to let her get familiar with the struggles as soon as possible. After all, no one knows what will happen if we continue down this path!"

Xu Xiang sighed and nodded:

"I'll arrange a suitable task for her after she finishes her college entrance exam!"

"That's more like it! That girl's been wanting to try it for a while now. With us around, you can just sit in your office and give orders. Look at you, your hair's all white now!"

Chen Qi walked up to Xu Xiang, put his hand on Xu Xiang's shoulder, and said softly:

"You know how important you are to us, right?"

"Don't worry, I understand. I'm in good health. I can protect you for at least another 20 years. And even if I'm gone, there are still the third and fourth sons, and their children in the future. Our Xu family will always protect you!"

Xu Xiang said firmly.

"Hmm, so this is the mission information? My birthday is next month, remember to prepare a birthday present for me!"

Chen Qi smiled slightly, picked up a document from the table, and left with a flourish.

The next day

Chen Qi went directly to the neighboring province and successfully completed the mission. Xu Xiang also gave Chen Qi a year's leave as agreed.

. . . . . .

half year later

2014, summer.

Inside a warmly lit bar, playing soft music.

Chen Qi, who was gulping down whiskey, felt a gaze fixed on him.

"Who?"

Chen Qi groggily raised his head and saw a pink-haired woman exuding a seductive aura.

"It's you! I thought you weren't coming today!"

Chen Qi paused for a moment, then tilted his head back and finished the wine in his glass, before slamming the glass down on the table.

"Bang~!"

"Xiaoyu, another one!"

Chen Qi shouted drunkenly.

"Senior, you shouldn't drink anymore. You're already drunk. Let me call you a taxi home!"

"A young waiter at the bar said."

"It's okay, someone will come to pick me up if I get drunk, or I can let this beautiful lady have her way!"

Chen Qi shook his head as he spoke.

"All right..."

Seeing this, the waiter could only pour Chen Qi another glass.

Chen Qi took the wine, tilted his head back, and was about to continue drinking.

"If you keep drinking like this, you'll really be letting me off easy!"

A soft, seductive voice rang in his ears, and a fair hand gently placed on Chen Qi's wrist, pressing his hand back down.

The woman who reached out her hand was the same one Chen Qi had just seen.

"Isn't it good that it's cheap?"

Chen Qi grinned, forcefully shoving the woman's hand away, then tilted his head back and downed the wine in his glass.

"Won't it be a bit boring drinking alone? How about I come keep you company?"

The woman gently approached Chen Qi, slid softly into his arms, and pressed her alluring face against his.

The woman was wearing a tight white T-shirt that accentuated her incredibly impressive breasts.

Her denim shorts revealed two incredibly long, snow-white legs that made one's mouth water.

She wore a pair of canvas shoes, which added a touch of youthful energy to her appearance.

"Okay... Mmm!!"

Chen Qi had just nodded when a pair of soft, sweet red lips sealed his lips.

A long kiss

The waiters nearby and the customers at several tables not far away were all somewhat astonished.

Chapter Twenty-Three: Enchanting Xia He, Chen Duo Arrives, Take Action!

"Phew, so impatient already?"

After they parted, Chen Qi took a deep breath and raised an eyebrow.

"Sister, I've been craving this so much! It's been so long since I've seen you, I just couldn't help myself!"

The woman breathed hot air into Chen Qi's ear, almost making him lose control.

"How about we go to the toilet and do it now?"

Chen Qi laughed.

"Okay, little brother, you can have as many exciting games as you want today!"

The woman snuggled closer to Chen Qi.

"Alright, enough with the bone-scraping knife. I'm just here to celebrate a friend's birthday. I can have a couple of drinks with you!"

Chen Qi gently nudged Xia He and said.

"Drinking buddies? You didn't say that when we were in bed together this time last year!"

Xia He raised her eyebrows slightly.

"But now you are Xia He, one of the Four Madmen of Quanxing, the Bone-Scraping Knife!"

Chen Qidao.

"And you're someone who knows everyone, Xu Xiang's number one henchman!"

Xia He smiled slightly.

"It seems your Quanxing's information channels are quite impressive!"

Chen Qi's expression shifted upon hearing this.

"Does little brother care so much about the difference in status? Today is big sister's birthday. Since little brother is here waiting for big sister, let's put aside those so-called prejudices and relive that beautiful dream from that day. Big sister has already booked the room!"

Xia He opened her arms and gently embraced Chen Qi.

"Xia He, you must act like this..."

Chen Qi frowned.

"Slutty? Or want to say 'cheap'?"

Xia He took over the conversation, a barely perceptible hint of sadness flashing deep in her eyes.

"I didn't say that!"

Chen Qidao.

"But I know that's what you think!"

Xia He gently released Chen Qi and sat down beside him, beckoning for a drink and saying:

"Since you're here to drink with your sister, I'll naturally keep you company. But if you can't hold your liquor, don't blame me for taking advantage of you!"

"Hehe, I'm afraid you won't get your wish today!"

Chen Qi smiled knowingly and raised his glass.

"Then I'll give it a try!"

Xia He defiantly raised her glass, arched her eyebrows, and then downed the glass of wine in one gulp.

"Then come!"

Seeing this, Chen Qi also downed his drink in one gulp.

"Two more drinks, please!"

Then the second cup, the third cup, the fourth cup...

Having already drunk quite a bit, Chen Qi's intoxication returned once again, even with the Great Serpent's body inactive.

Half an hour later

"Bang~!"

Chen Qi collapsed onto the bar, completely drunk.

"Hehe, I told you not to try and drink with me, but it seems you're not going to escape my grasp today... Ah, that perfect figure, those thick pectoral muscles, and those tattoos, I really miss them..."

Xia He blushed slightly, gently pulled Chen Qi into her arms, and began to roam over Chen Qi's perfect upper body.

The bartender, Xiao Yu, looked embarrassed.

"Xia He, is Chen Qi your boyfriend? He works at the company? I thought he was just an ordinary person back in school!"

Xiao Yu couldn't help but ask.

"Kids shouldn't have so many questions!"