Chapter 1114: Chapter 1114: Proposal
It’s been a while since I’ve seen Wu Yong; he’s gotten darker, and bulkier, especially that deep, booming voice that sounds like a speaker. You’d better know, he never used to talk like this.
Lin Tian laughed and teased him, "With the way you’re shouting, people outside might think we’re having a Dark Group reunion."
Despite saying this, Lin Tian got up from the sofa, walked over, and gave him a big hug, patting each other’s backs forcefully. From an outsider’s perspective, their deep friendship might look more like that of two very close buddies.
Lin Tian and Wu Yong have been childhood friends since they were kids, even back when Lin Tian was just an ordinary high school student. Wu Yong was his only friend, and their bond was extraordinarily deep.
After the ’sentimental’ hug, Wu Yong stepped back a bit and happily asked, "Tian, how do you like my outfit?"
Lin Tian gave him a once-over; he didn’t recognize many of the luxury brands, but without a doubt, everything Wu Yong wore was expensive, especially that leather jacket, looking like a portable display case.
Two words sprung into Lin Tian’s mind: nouveau riche.
Just like an overnight millionaire.
"Tacky." Lin Tian said with a laugh, without any concealment, because there’s no need for it.
"Hahaha, I think it’s a bit tacky too. But I quite like it; tacky it is! Others would love to be this tacky but don’t have the wherewithal." Wu Yong laughed heartily. This guy is not only a nouveau riche; he has the heart of one too. In other words, he’s used to being poor, and now with a bit of money, he doesn’t know how to flaunt it properly.
"But it fits well." Lin Tian patted his shoulder again and chuckled, "Also, you’ve gotten a lot stronger."
Indeed, this guy was pressured by Lin Tian to train with Tian Ming’s retired soldier buddies every day until his skin practically peeled off a layer. Even if he were dressed in expensive yet tacky ’skins,’ standing wherever he was, he had a lot more presence than before.
Lin Tian then focused on the girl behind Wu Yong, noticing her youthful face, cute and chubby cheeks, and voluptuous figure. Two phrases popped into Lin Tian’s mind.
This little girl must have just come of age, right?
Noticing Lin Tian’s gaze, Wu Yong quickly stepped aside, introducing, "This is Gu, my current girlfriend. Hehehe, pretty, huh?"
Another beauty and the beast pair.
Lin Tian held back for two seconds before chiding Wu Yong, "Beast!"
Unexpectedly, Wu Yong, with a smug expression, signaled to Gu, "Call him Tian."
"Hello, Tian." The little girl bowed slightly to Lin Tian, causing a magnificent display at her chest, making Lin Tian quickly avert his gaze; one must not stare at impolite sights.
Li, standing by, watched the whole scene with a smile, finding these brothers quite amusing.
Lin Tian’s gaze then shifted to Li. Wearing black-rimmed glasses, he had a skinnier, scholarly appearance but no female companion by his side.
"Where’s Xiaowen?" Lin Tian asked, referring to Xiaowen, Li’s girlfriend whom he wooed during military training, their relationship as thick as glue.
Li smiled wryly, "We broke up; she went with someone wealthier."
Though he was smiling, Lin Tian could tell the bitterness in his heart. After all, they’re all wanderers who share the same fate.
Though Lin Tian never expected someone as refined and shy as Xiaowen would commit such a betrayal, in this situation, Lin Tian didn’t offer comfort, because there’s no use.
"It doesn’t matter; it’s just money, right? We have plenty! Next time, we’ll show off and let her envy us from the corner!" Lin Tian said angrily.
Li wasn’t aware of Lin Tian’s past but sensed the anger in his words. Li chuckled lightly, "Yeah, next time, let her envy us from the corner."
"Alright, enough of that, let’s take our seats."
Lin Tian invited everyone to sit at the table together. Everyone present was part of their circle, so naturally, there wasn’t a need for formalities. Liou Qingcheng and Sisi ordered a table full of dishes, while Meng Nan and Wu Yong preferred liquor.
Soon, the table was filled with gourmet dishes, each exquisitely crafted like art pieces. Beer, wine, and liquor were placed beside the group of guys.
The guys drank alcohol, while the girls drank beverages, a privilege of theirs.
Four men sat together, exchanging banter, talking about whatever they felt like.
At that moment, Meng Nan revealed an astonishing piece of news.
Sisi is pregnant!
"Oh my!" Lin Tian was the first to shout out, patting Meng Nan’s shoulder and asking, "When did this happen?"
Meng Nan held a bottle of wine, laughing and rubbing the back of his head, "About a month ago."
Liou Qingcheng was equally surprised, poking Sisi’s head in a teasing manner, "Why didn’t you tell me earlier? Already a mom-to-be, yet you’re still acting like a child."
Sisi blushed, whispering, "Well... I just found out myself..."
Then Liou Qingcheng hurriedly invited Lin Tian to sit next to her, checking the pulse of the soon-to-be mom to see how things were.
Lin Tian naturally obliged, quickly diagnosed after checking Sisi’s pulse, "It’s a happy pulse, very healthy, but attention is still necessary. Meng Nan should avoid smoking and drinking, and not worry about work; caring for your wife is the priority. By the way, I’ll prepare a few prescriptions for safe pregnancy, in stages, to ensure the baby is born looking like the mother."
Why like the mom?
If it looks like Meng Nan, then...
Because of this, Meng Nan was repeatedly toasted by the group, soon finding himself quite drunk.
Holding his glass, he suddenly stood up too suddenly, causing the chair to fall over.
Drunkenly, Meng Nan staggered over to Sisi, looking at her face; his lips moving a few times without uttering a word, which worried everyone, Lin Tian almost wanting to kick the guy’s backside.
Bam!
Suddenly, Meng Nan dropped to one knee, fumbling around his body for a while before pulling out a small scarlet box, inside which lay a sparkling diamond ring.
Realizing what was about to happen, Sisi clasped her hands over her mouth in excitement, her eyes turning red, and even holding her breath.
Mind you, they had already decided to abort the child, considering they were still so young...
Meng Nan’s hand holding the ring trembled slightly, his eyes also red as he gazed at Sisi, drawing a deep breath before saying, "Sisi, I thought about it all night yesterday. I want this child, want to hear him call me dad, watch him grow up. I believe love means responsibility. I’m not good with sweet words; I just know I want to marry you!... Do you want to marry me?"
Sisi looked at the sparkling ring, smiled tearfully, extending her slender right hand and saying, "Put it on me."
"Okay." Meng Nan nodded excitedly, taking the ring to slide onto Sisi’s finger.
Suddenly, Sisi pulled her hand back.
Meng Nan’s eyes widened with confusion, staring at her.
Sisi found herself amused by this blockheaded guy, extending her hand again, saying, "You silly, put it on the ring finger!"
