The group outside made noise until three or four o’clock in the morning before going to sleep. At around five o’clock, Meng Ting and Yan Sui got up and went for a run on the beach. The entire villa was quiet. Only after they returned and almost finished their breakfast did a few people, looking sleepy, got up.
“Morning.”
“Morning.” Yan Sui responded, pointing to the steaming tea at the other end of the table, “Hangover tea. Each person should drink a cup before leaving.”
“Hey, thank you, Lao Da, thank you, Sister-in-law.”
Xiao Ming smiled and gulped down a cup, then his face contorted in disgust.
This hangover tea was made from the finest Sophora flavescens1苦參 (kǔ shēn): root of shrubby sophora (Sophora flavescens) (A root used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat infections and skin diseases). Sophora flavescens or Ku Shen, which in Chinese means “bitter root,” is an herb used in Traditional medicine to treat a wide variety of symptoms, with purported effects on the liver, intestinal tract, and skin. Although this herb is generally not consumed as a dietary supplement in the West, recent lab studies indicate that it has antitumor properties and patients are using it as a natural cancer treatment. More information: Link.. Yan Sui and Meng Ting started simmering it on low heat when they went for a run. It had been at least two hours since then, so even if it wasn’t bitter, it would have to be by now. One sip of this would banish any drowsiness.
When they saw Xiao Ming’s reaction, Shi He and Feng Qing didn’t want to drink it, but not only was Yan Sui watching, but even Meng Ting, whose strength was as terrifying as his ferocity, was watching. They could only face death with equanimity and tremblingly, with hesitation, drank it down.
“It’s good for your health, but it’s a bit bitter.”
Meng Ting watched them finish drinking, each of their expressions looked weirder than the last. He swept Yan Sui a glance and said with a bit of pride, “Yan Sui also drank it, and I also tasted it.”
Meng Ting and Yan Sui didn’t become that ugly because of drinking Sophora flavescens tea.
Of course, when they drank it, the Sophora flavescens tea might not have been as bitter as it was now.
Meng Ting poked Yan Sui, there was a bit more excitement in his eyes, “Can I take a photo?”
Yan Sui glanced at their expressions. They’re still unable to break away from their bitter expressions. He nodded, “Go ahead.”
Meng Ting didn’t deliberately walk closer to take the picture. He simply pressed the button lightly when their expressions changed, capturing their dark history in his phone.
Meng Ting and Yan Sui’s voices were not soft when they talked, so Shi He and the others naturally heard them. When they came over to take a look, they were almost brought to tears by their own ugliness, and then they cried with laughter at everyone else’s expressions.
“Hey, hey, apart from mine, please be sure to send the others to me, Sister-in-law.”
When he was bored, he would look at these photos to entertain himself for a long time. Definitely not to be missed.
Then Shi He took the lead and took out his mobile phone to add Meng Ting as a friend despite Yan Sui’s gaze.
“Xiao Ming and I took a week off. We won’t leave until we attend your wedding.”
Meng Ting looked at the few extra people on his friends list. This feeling was very strange. Hearing Shi He’s voice, he and Yan Sui looked at the person at the same time. Yan Sui didn’t say anything. Meng Ting thought about it for a moment and then said seriously, “Thank you for coming back. Both Yan Sui and I are very happy.”
He didn’t need to confirm these words with Yan Sui, he could be sure. Although Yan Sui’s expression didn’t change much, he could feel it; Yan Sui has a very good relationship with them. It must be known that beating people up is very tiring. If he didn’t have a good relationship with them, Yan Sui wouldn’t bother putting in the effort.
“Oh, this is what we should do.”
After Meng Ting said this, Shi He, who is tall and big, suddenly blushed, his whole body becoming awkward. Yan Sui swept his gaze over, and he immediately grinned and then weakly retreated. Sister-in-law is very cute, but absolutely cannot be touched.
Before leaving, he urged Meng Ting to send him the photos.
As hosts, Yan Sui and Meng Ting naturally couldn’t just pack up and leave by themselves. After they finished eating, they walked around outside and then returned to the living room. Yan Sui was working on the laptop, while Meng Ting was lying on his lap playing with his mobile phone. Occasionally, someone would wake up, and Meng Ting would be responsible for letting them drink tea, and then take an ugly souvenir photo for them.
As the price for getting other people’s ugly photos, they can’t delete their own photos either. In this way, there are no more people who strongly want to delete the photos. Of course, Meng Ting also didn’t take pictures of everyone. He didn’t take pictures of Rong Nan.
“Sorry, I didn’t see you just now.”
Such a big person, how could Meng Ting not see him? In addition, Meng Ting really didn’t know how to lie. Rong Nan could tell at a glance that he didn’t want to take pictures of him, but he couldn’t say anything. Although Yan Sui didn’t take care of this side, he was still sitting next to Meng Ting.
Moreover, when Meng Ting sat up, he directly put his feet on Yan Sui. The same is true when taking photos of them, declaring sovereignty without any disguise at all.
Yan Sui looked at the laptop intently. Occasionally, when Meng Ting’s foot slipped down accidentally, he was also responsible for carrying his feet back. The intimacy between these two people has obviously exceeded the boundaries of ordinary unmarried couples and has already entered the mode of an old married couple.
Zhen Han pursed his lips and chuckled, but Rong Nan was embarrassed. He didn’t even come over.
Those who still have something to do leave, those who haven’t slept enough continue to sleep, and those who wake up and don’t want to leave go to the beach again. Until they finished lunch, Zhen Han and Gu Lang took the lead and went to get those who were still lying in bed. Everyone drank a sip of tea, and then woke up from the bitterness of life.
“I’m not going with you, I’ll take Gu Lang’s car.”
Zhen Han has no intention of seeking further abuse. After he finished speaking, he got into Gu Lang’s car by himself.
Yan Sui took Meng Ting into the car. They were the last group to leave. Meng Ting couldn’t help but look back, then turned his head, moved his position, and leaned on Yan Sui’s shoulder.
“Is it fun2有意思 (yǒu yì si): interesting; absorbing; engaging; delightful; meaningful; enjoyable; fun; having interest (in someone); having affection (for someone).?” Yan Sui tilted his head and rubbed his chin over Meng Ting’s hair, and then asked.
Meng Ting unsurprisingly nodded, “Barbecuing is fun, fighting is fun.”
“Um… taking pictures is also fun.”
Meng Ting raised his chin slightly as he spoke, pursed his lips slightly, and kissed Yan Sui’s chin, “It’s the most fun to be with you.”
Meng Ting’s smile was so beautiful. Looking back a little, Yan Sui felt that this gathering was more vivid and more fun than before. It’s not all because of Meng Ting, but the most fun part is definitely because of him.
The car windows were opened a little, letting in the sea breeze. Looking at the scenery outside the window, Meng Ting’s eyelids became heavier again. It didn’t take long for him to be pulled on Yan Sui’s lap and he slept all the way back to the Yan’s residence.
He couldn’t sleep well before, but these days with Yan Sui, he seemed to be trying to make up for all the sleep he had missed before.
“Woof woof, woof woof.”
Meng Ting opened his eyes. He woke up without Yan Sui calling him, “It’s Dahuang. He knows we’re home.”
The car door opened, and a yellow native dog jumped up. Meng Ting reached out and hugged it.
“Woof woof, woof woof.”
“Yan Sui and I won’t not want you. I miss you too.”
One person and one pet are extremely intimate. Those who didn’t know better might thought that Meng Ting had raised it since it was a puppy. However, the truth was that it had only been four or five days since Dahuang had arrived at the Yan’s residence.
But Yan Sui was not surprised. He and Meng Ting also only known each other for a short time. However, their emotional bond was already stronger than those who had known each other for years and decades.
When they returned to the living room, Maoqiu also came running from the corner and jumped around at Meng Ting’s feet. Meng Ting sat down directly on the blanket in the living room, with Maoqiu and Dahuang leaning against his arms.
Meng Ting held them for a while, then raised his eyes to look for Yan Sui. Yan Sui hadn’t left, he was sitting on the sofa, working on his laptop again. He could work anywhere now.
Meng Ting carried Maoqiu and Dahuang, moving slowly until he reached Yan Sui’s feet, and then he continued to sit at ease.
Maoqiu and Dahuang felt safe in Meng Ting’s arms, while Meng Ting felt safe leaning against Yan Sui. Yan Sui looked at them in a good mood and his work efficiency was also good.
They didn’t need to deliberately find topics to talk about. It’s actually very heartwarming to just stay quietly like this, each doing their own things.
Nanny Wang and Uncle Xiao looked at each other and quietly exited the living room. Their expressions were full of relief. Those who didn’t know wouldn’t understand how rare this kind of warmth was in the Yan’s residence.
But not long after, Uncle Xiao came back.
“The Eldest Miss3大小姐 (dà xiǎo jie): (honorific, imperial) your daughter; (obsolete) eldest daughter; (colloquial) lazy young girl; pampered girl (from a rich family); eldest daughter of an affluent family. has arrived.”
The Eldest Miss that Uncle Xiao mentioned was Yan Sui’s aunt, his father’s little sister, and Zhen Han’s mother, Yan Manjia.
“Invite her in.”
Yan Sui said. He closed the laptop and put it aside, then stretched out his hand to pull up Meng Ting who was sitting on the carpet, straightening his clothes for him and let him sit beside him.
Maoqiu still remained in Meng Ting’s arms, while Dahuang lay at their feet.
Five minutes later, a beautiful and sexy woman walked over step by step on her high heels. Her chin was slightly raised, with innate arrogance, and she did not show any psychological burden about setting foot here again.
“Sui Sui, Auntie misses you so much.”
As she said that, she wanted to come closer and kiss Yan Sui, but before Yan Sui could react, Meng Ting reached out and blocked Yan Sui’s face.
“He’s mine. You can’t kiss him.”
It was only after Meng Ting spoke that Yan Manjia seemed to notice him.
She didn’t get angry either. A joyful smile appeared on her face, “Oh my, this must be my lovely nephew-in-law, right?”
“Come on, give your auntie a kiss.”
This was the first time Meng Ting encountered this kind of passionate woman, but he still refused straightforwardly.
“I can’t kiss either; I only give kisses to Yan Sui.”
Originally, she wanted to kiss people, just out of habit from the meeting etiquette in foreign countries. However, after Meng Ting said this, she really wanted to kiss him. Oh my, he was even cuter and more beautiful than she expected.
List of Idiom in Chapter 033.2
視死如歸 (shì sǐ rú guī): to face death with equanimity (idiom); to view death as a return home; to not be afraid of dying; to be courageous and not fear death; to not fear sacrificing oneself for a greater cause.人高馬大 (rén gāo mǎ dà): lit. the person is as tall as a horse is large; (of a person) tall and big; tall and strong.
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