Flash Marriage, Deep Love
Chapter 142 Chu Chen as the Driver (1)

Chapter 142: Chapter 142 Chu Chen as the Driver (1)

"Alright, I’ll spare her this time." Li Bao’er was a practical person. Seeing that Mi Jing had made a contribution, she decided not to hold a grudge against her. After all, Mi Jing had a powerful backing, and it wasn’t wise to offend her.

After leaving the store, Mi Jing called Ji Dongquan as soon as she got into the car. Once they made plans, she drove to her parents’ house.

"Get in!"

Since Mi Jing had already called Mi Wan while on the road, Mi Wan had been waiting for her at the entrance to the neighborhood for a while. At this moment, Mi Jing stopped the car beside Mi Wan, rolled down the window, and looked at her.

"Jingjing..."

"I know, I’m not mad, and I don’t blame you." Mi Wan didn’t tell her that Ji Dongquan was back simply because she didn’t want her to interfere and cause trouble between them.

"Then why didn’t you clarify things on the phone just now?" Mi Wan had been worried and scared for over ten minutes, thinking that Mi Jing was angry and she had even prepared an explanation. Mi Wan harbored a subtle resentment in her heart.

"If I had explained, would you have gotten in the car so quickly?" Mi Jing glanced at Mi Wan in the passenger seat, a smug smile spreading across her pretty face.

Hearing this, Mi Wan sighed silently, somewhat helplessly: "So where are you taking me now?"

"To dinner." At a red light, Mi Jing slowed the car down as she spoke.

"Did you invite Ji Dongquan?"

"Of course!" Mi Jing said, "Tonight’s dinner theme is a long-awaited reunion. How could we manage without Ji?"

Seeing Mi Jing’s animated demeanor, Mi Wan smiled faintly and said, "We should invite Ling Xing too. I haven’t properly thanked him for finding Xuanxuan last time."

"Thank him for what? We’re family." Mi Jing dismissed this idea. As she finished speaking, the green light ahead turned on. She started the car and said, "I already called him, but he’s attending a medical conference in the neighboring city and hasn’t come back yet."

"It seems you two are getting along quite well." Mi Wan’s smile deepened.

"Yeah, pretty well." Speaking of their relationship, Mi Jing’s eyes sparkled even brighter, glittering brilliantly.

With that, Mi Jing chatted with Mi Wan while driving towards the hotpot restaurant.

Twenty minutes later, the sisters arrived at the hotpot restaurant. It was the peak of dinner time, and the place was crowded. Fortunately, Ji Dongquan had already reserved a private room for them before they arrived.

"Sis, the ’long-legged uncle’ Xuanxuan mentioned is Ji, right?" As they reached the private room door, Mi Jing paused with her hand on the doorknob and turned to ask Mi Wan.

Without saying a word, Mi Wan nodded.

"So Xuanxuan must really like Ji, right?" Mi Jing asked again.

"Yeah." Mi Wan nodded again.

"That’s great!" Mi Jing said as she turned the doorknob and opened the door.

As she opened the wooden door, Mi Jing’s eyes caught sight of the handsome Ji Dongquan. After so many years, aside from the mature aura he now exuded which felt a bit unfamiliar to her, everything else seemed the same.

"Ji!"

Having been won over by countless delicacies from Ji Dongquan, Mi Jing had formed a deep "revolutionary bond" with him. Seeing him now close at hand, she felt an indescribable excitement and shouted out. Then she quickly walked over to him.

"Long time no see, Jingjing." Ji Dongquan stood up and smiled.

"Long time no see!" Mi Jing opened her arms. Seeing this, Ji immediately understood and opened his arms too, giving each other a long-awaited hug.

"Little girl, you’re getting prettier with each passing day." Ji Dongquan gently patted Mi Jing’s back, his words filled with a brotherly affection.

"Hehe, same to you." Mi Jing happily released Ji, then turned to Mi Wan and said, "Sis, I think Ji has gotten even more handsome, don’t you think?"

Whenever the three of them met, Mi Jing would always throw some questions at her. Mi Wan was long accustomed to it, and calmly replied, "Pretty much."

"What does ’pretty much’ mean?" Without needing Ji to ask, Mi Jing directly voiced his thoughts.

"Still as handsome." Mi Wan knew Mi Jing well, and only such an answer would satisfy and appease her. As expected, Mi Wan clearly articulated these three words.

Hearing this, both Mi Jing and Ji Dongquan laughed. However, Mi Jing’s laugh was tinged with some teasing, while Ji’s was purely joyous.

Soon after, the three sat down with Mi Jing and Mi Wan on either side of Ji Dongquan. Even before starting to eat, Mi Jing boldly grabbed the cans of beer on the table and opened three in quick succession.

"Ji, sis, let’s drink a bottle to celebrate our long-awaited reunion." Mi Jing picked up one bottle, enthusiastically raising it in the air.

"Alright, cheers!" Ji Dongquan grabbed another bottle and clinked it against Mi Jing’s.

"Who drinks without eating first!" Seeing Ji following Mi Jing’s instigation, Mi Wan chided them lightly.

"Oh sis, don’t ruin the mood. Come on, let’s toast to Ji." Mi Jing leaned forward, her eyes passing Ji to focus on Mi Wan. She recalled that her drinking capacity was trained with the two of them. At this moment, in such an atmosphere and setting, not drinking would be boring!

Although excessive drinking was harmful, at times, alcohol could elevate the mood and get people to speak truthfully. Mi Jing’s goal for this dinner was to get Mi Wan drunk, and then leave her at Ji Dongquan’s disposal.

"I promised Xuanxuan that I’d tell her a story when I got back, so let’s be clear, I’ll only drink this one bottle." Mi Wan didn’t put on airs. She picked up her beer, clinked it with them, and then stated firmly.

"That won’t do." What could one bottle do! Mi Jing thought to herself. Then she said, "Sis, there will be plenty of time and opportunities to tell stories to Xuanxuan. Tonight, we’re here to welcome Ji back, how can we not drink to that? You’ve got to show your sincerity, otherwise, it wouldn’t be fair after Ji came back and helped you so much."

Mi Jing’s words completely countered Mi Wan’s declaration, leaving her no room to retreat!

With that, Mi Wan had to join them in indulging. After all, it had been a really, really long time since she’d experienced such a moment.

"Cheers!"

With those words, Mi Wan tilted her head back, gulping down the beer. Her bold and unrestrained demeanor didn’t quite match her gentle and demure exterior. But somehow, it didn’t feel out of place. It felt extremely natural, especially the elegant curve of her neck as she drank, making Ji Dongquan’s gaze and body involuntarily heat up...