Chapter 385: Chapter 382 A Brief End
Zhang Hao naturally answered this question with silence.
However, his silence had already been confirmed by several of his close friends.
"You really are so lucky, it’s hard to find such a woman even if you searched with a lantern, you really make me wonder what to say."
Zhang Hao took out the food from the cooler one by one, "You speak as if your girlfriends can’t satisfy your needs."
Where men gather, the topic seldom strays far from women, and every aspect of women becomes a bragging right.
"Mine’s also not bad. At the beginning, she was quite reserved since she was still a virgin when she got together with me and knew very little about that aspect of things."
"Although I’m no longer a young boy, with the little experience I have, I’ve allowed her to experience the joys of the bedroom. What I fear most now is after marriage."
Upon hearing this, another friend couldn’t help but laugh, "What are you scared of? Zhang Hao is a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, if you’re worried about declining abilities, let him take your pulse."
The man from before spoke up, "Cut it out, if it really comes to seeing a doctor, it would be your turn as well."
"What I fear is that after getting married, she’ll no longer be reserved. Have you ever heard of a married couple that doesn’t do ’that thing’?"
Zhang Hao sighed helplessly, "You guys are so boring, hurry up and grill the meat, I’m starving."
After arranging all the food, Zhang Hao didn’t bother with it anymore. He was only responsible for preparing the ingredients; as to who would grill them, that was a matter for the two of them.
Now, Zhang Hao finally had enough time to join the group of women.
When He Qianhui saw him coming, she proactively opened up a chair next to her.
The other two women, upon seeing this, couldn’t help but praise him.
"Not bad at all, even before you arrived, everything was already prepared. It looks like the two of us have to learn from Xiaohui," they said.
He Qianhui had not expected that her simple gesture would lead them to think so much.
"If it were your boyfriends, they would do the same. Don’t make me out to be so good," she replied.
Zhang Hao brought over some bottles of water, one for each person, taking care of everyone.
"What are you guys talking about? We’re about to start grilling soon," he said.
The two girls sitting in front of them sized up Zhang Hao with four scrutinizing eyes.
Perhaps because they were too familiar, they couldn’t see what was so special about Zhang Hao.
He just had a decent appearance and a bit more height, but a person’s abilities can’t be judged by their looks.
"We were talking about you, wondering when you two will get married. However, Xiaohui seems to be quite vague on this issue," they said.
Glancing sideways at He Qianhui, Zhang Hao wrapped an arm around her, showing no restraint in his affection even in front of these two women.
"We are still discussing that matter. She’s currently prioritizing her career, and my career is also on the rise. We might wait until we both stabilize before considering what comes next," he explained.
His answer was heartfelt, and one could see the sincerity in Zhang Hao’s eyes.
"That makes sense. I can’t even think about marriage right now. Both of our jobs aren’t that great, and we’re looking for ways to change the situation," they replied.
Of the three couples present, Zhang Hao’s relationship seemed to be in the best state.
However, what the other four people didn’t know was the secret about He Qianhui’s identity.
Zhang Hao intended to keep this matter to himself, and He Qianhui was also ready to forget those past days and start afresh.
While the four chatted and boasted here, the two guys busy on the curb were in a flurry of activity.
Seeing the smoke rising over there, Zhang Hao suddenly became worried.
He had bought quality beef and lamb, and if those two guys turned it into charred ruins, he wouldn’t let them off easy.
I’d thought this was just a worry in my mind, but in the blink of an eye, there came a scream from over there.
"The fire is too strong, everything’s burnt to a crisp, how are we supposed to eat this?"
"Do you even know how to barbecue? If not, let me do it, you’re so clumsy."
The two of them switched places, but the result was not much better.
In order not to let this outdoor barbecue go to waste, it was Zhang Hao who stepped up at the crucial moment.
He pushed his two buddies aside and told them to cool off somewhere else.
Truth be told, Zhang Hao wasn’t that great at barbecuing either, but you learn as you go, and the first round could just be a trial.
When the first batch of skewers was finished and served at the table, several pairs of eyes eagerly watched on.
For quite a while nobody dared to go first, until Zhang Hao became the guinea pig.
"The meat is fresh, the barbecue seasonings are fresh, and the charcoal used is eco-friendly, so there’s no way the finished product could be a problem."
The barbecue wasn’t poisonous indeed, but the taste left something to be desired.
"It seems the first outdoor barbecue has come to its brief end. How about we find a barbecue stall instead?"
Zhang Hao sighed. He had thought this task would be easy. Only when he actually got started did he realize it’s not that simple.
"Come on, don’t be discouraged. If this doesn’t work out, it doesn’t affect your life. Let’s pack up and find another place."
At the critical moment, it was He Qianhui who smoothed things over and prevented the situation from becoming more awkward.
The group packed up, ready to wrap things up in a hurry, but as they were really about to leave, Zhang Hao’s buddies.
Did not forget to loudly claim that they would definitely master this outdoor barbecue next time.
Whether or not he could conquer outdoor barbecuing next time was no longer a concern in Zhang Hao’s mind.
The group drove off in three cars, searching for a barbecue stall along the way they came.
After five minutes of driving, they spotted a place not far away with a sign up and tables and chairs set out by the road.
The other two friends decided it was better to chance upon a place rather than choosing one deliberately.
A barbecue joint willing to set up shop so far from the city center must have some confidence in their skills and flavors.
As the saying goes, a good wine needs no bush, and if the barbecue is delicious, it doesn’t matter how far away it is.
Otherwise, there’s no reason to set up in such a place.
But Zhang Hao felt that choosing to open a barbecue spot here was in itself a very strange thing.
Moreover, it was already prime time for customers, yet aside from the service staff playing on their phones, there were only a few people who looked like the owners playing cards together.
"How about we change locations? I have a bad feeling about this place."
"Why not head downtown? That way, after we’re full, we can head home, which is close by. Anyway, we’re not supposed to drink."
No sooner had Zhang Hao spoken than He Qianhui, sitting in the passenger seat, said, "It’s okay, if you want to drink, I can drive for you."
"If you don’t trust my driving, we can call a designated driver. It’s rare for you friends to gather together. It would be such a shame if you couldn’t enjoy yourselves because of this."
Hearing this from He Qianhui, Zhang Hao wasn’t surprised in the slightest.
However, he had always lived by his own principles.
Drinking was never a good thing to begin with, and as doctors, they should be all the more aware of the dangers of alcohol.
