"Hmm, this steak is quite tender."
"Yes, it's really good."
Li Huilan and Huang Meijuan unceremoniously claimed the steaks belonging to Chen He and the others. They ate and discussed, thinking why should they be polite when eating their boyfriends' food? They completely treated Li Haochen and the others as air, ignoring them, and continued to enjoy the delicious food.
The saying "When a person is shameless, they are invincible" perfectly describes people like Li Huilan and Huang Meijuan.
"I..."
Liang Minfeng, who was beside them, was about to get angry but was stopped by Zhang Guifang. Zhang Guifang was the most awkward person at the table. On one side were her boyfriend's brothers, and on the other were her roommates. She was caught in the middle, making it very uncomfortable.
Li Huilan and her two friends' behavior completely overturned her perception. They weren't like this before. What was going on?
Li Haochen and his group lost their appetite and just sat there.
Chen He, however, was quite calm and asked with concern, "Hmm, are you full?"
Li Huilan and Huang Meijuan looked at the portions belonging to Ruan Shanshan and Zhang Qianqian, their intentions clear: they were not full.
Chen He pushed Ruan Shanshan's and Zhang Qianqian's portions over, "Here, there's more. Eat slowly."
"Yes, there's more. If you're not full, have another portion," Liu Dehui added with a smile.
Li Huilan and Huang Meijuan secretly rejoiced, thinking, "Hehe, they still care about us. We're definitely going to be the lady of the house." As they thought this, they genuinely smiled.
Li Huilan's mind was very clear; she wouldn't forget about business because of food. While feasting, she didn't forget to lift her foot and playfully stroke Chen He's calf.
Huang Meijuan on the other side acted in perfect sync, doing something similar. They were indeed good roommates, their telepathic connection was incredible.
After eating their fill and feeling good, they linked their arms with Chen He and started acting spoiled, "Chen He, shall we go watch a movie later?"
"Dehui, we want to go too. 'Love in Zero Dimension' is showing, okay?" Huang Meijuan pouted and pleaded.
Let alone the few guys, even Murong Yanran and the other girls had goosebumps all over.
"Okay or not..."
Zhang Guifang stared wide-eyed, unable to believe her roommates.
Chen He and Liu Dehui's faces turned from pale to red, their mouths almost twitching into a state of neurological disorder.
After all, they had known each other, and with Zhang Guifang involved, the two didn't get angry. They pushed their chairs away and stood up.
"Sorry, the love in Zero Dimension has frozen over; it's not suitable for us to watch."
"That's right, we prefer to watch 'Love Coconut Grove' now."
"We're leaving now; the shop is quite busy."
Chen He smiled, then thoughtfully walked behind Ruan Shanshan and helped her pull out her chair. Liu Dehui did the same with utmost gentlemanliness.
The meaning was so obvious that if Li Huilan and the other woman didn't understand, they would be idiots. They just couldn't accept it for a moment.
Without any surprise, Chen He and his group left the Western restaurant without looking back. Zhang Guifang glanced at the two of them, wanting to say something but not knowing what to say. She could only shake her head and followed them.
"Meijuan, do you think we were a bit... you know?"
"We really were."
"Sigh, let's go... find our seniors to watch a movie."
They stopped after taking a couple of steps. "What's wrong?"
"Takeout~"
"..."
After this incident, everyone lost the mood to gather.
"Let's disperse. Each to their own. Don't stay out too late; we have class tomorrow."
Li Haochen finished speaking and went to stroll on the pedestrian street with Murong Yanran. Liang Minfeng and Zhang Guifang also left. Chen He and the others remained, feeling a bit awkward, not knowing where to put their hands.
"Pfft~~"
Seeing their embarrassed state, Ruan Shanshan and Zhang Qianqian chuckled, "Let's go."
"Uh?"
"Are you going or not?"
"Going, coming."
"Shanshan, shall we go watch a movie later?"
"Watch what?"
"Love in Zero Dimension."
"Didn't you say it had frozen over?"
"It froze earlier, but it's melted now."
"Mmm..."
The business had been bleak for the past two days, making Zhao Ergou furious and extremely agitated. After eating at home, he rushed back to find the reason. Passing by Yeqinxiang, he specifically went to take a look.
"Closed again?" He glanced at the Maruko shop next door and wanted to inquire, but he remembered the debt of three cigarettes. He grit his teeth, cursed them, and turned to leave.
Back at the shop entrance, just as he was about to vent his anger, he had no opportunity.
He wondered if the sun had risen from the west today, as his three employees were diligently distributing flyers. It was truly bizarre.
Upon entering, he was shocked to see his own wife holding court. Zhao Ergou trembled and quickly went over to help distribute flyers.
"Zhao Ergou, get in here."
He thought he could avoid trouble, but alas, these heavenly bolts automatically found their targets. How could he avoid it?
"Coming... coming."
Zhao Ergou walked over fearfully. As soon as he entered, he stumbled and fell face-first.
"Ouch, no, no, wife, easy... easy!"
Zhao Ergou's wife, Huang Yunzhi, had a refined name but didn't match her appearance. She was like a burly man from Northeast China, strong and imposing.
Seeing Zhao Ergou completely defenseless against her, it was painful just to watch. His ear was almost twisted off. She didn't treat him like a husband at all and seemed to enjoy twisting it.
"Why is the shop's income so low these past few days? Have you been seeing wild foxes outside? Tell me honestly, humph!"
Huang Yunzhi also had a naturally loud voice. When she shouted, she could be heard from a mile away. The three people distributing flyers outside were already accustomed to this terrifying voice. As soon as it reached their ears, they felt a chill down their spines and mentally prayed for Zhao Ergou, quickly escaping the scene to avoid collateral damage.
"Wuwu, wife, it's... it's almost falling off. Can you let go first?" Zhao Ergou was in so much pain that his heart collapsed. He burst into tears, deeply hating Huang Yunzhi. He couldn't beat her, and he couldn't divorce her. He had no desire to resist.
How could such a good show be without spectators? People were already standing outside the shop, making it so lively that those outside couldn't see thought they were having a special promotion.
Any normal person would have chased them away by now. However, Huang Yunzhi was not normal; she loved to torment Zhao Ergou in public.
Huang Yunzhi gave him no face at all. As soon as she let go, she slapped him.
"Pa~"
Zhao Ergou's left cheek bore five clearly visible finger marks, making one's spine chill.
"Wuwu, wife, I wouldn't dare even if you killed me. A new coconut shop opened in front, that's why... that's why this happened. I'm not lying to you." Zhao Ergou knelt on the ground, tears and snot streaming down his face. His trembling body was almost the epicenter of an earthquake.
"Humph, you wimp, I figured you wouldn't dare. If I find anything fishy, I'll break your third leg, which isn't much use anyway."
Huang Yunzhi kicked Zhao Ergou. He rolled a few times on the ground and lay there like a turtle, causing the onlookers to burst into laughter.