What's wrong with being a salted fish?

At this time, several days had passed since Xu Wenhao's fashion show. On this day, several people rented an open-air bar and prepared to have a barbecue for themselves.

Wan Linlin's voice came before she even arrived. Lin Zhuo heard her voice before she entered the house.

"Have you heard? Xu Wenhao's father was sent to the hospital due to anger!" The tone sounded very happy.

When she and Bai Li came in, Luo Su was grilling fish with Duan Yunqi and sprinkling spices on it. The delicious aroma filled people's noses.

Hearing this, Luo Su turned the fish in his hand over and replied, "You are late with the news. This is the second time his father has been admitted to the hospital."

"Is it true?" Wan Linlin felt that she had missed a lot of gossip.

"He had already been sent to jail once because of fainting on the day his son's fashion show failed." Luo Su lowered his head and sprinkled another handful of seasoning.

While Wan Linlin was asking Luo Su to tell her more details, she went over to grill the skewers.

Bai Li had no choice but to go to the side to put their clothes away, and then go to her side to help.

The barbecue area suddenly became much more crowded.

After a while, Wan Linlin's voice was heard again: "When will Qiao Qiao come?"

"On the way, we'll be there soon."

There were too many people, so Duan Yunqi left with a plate of grilled beef skewers to make some room for them.

He walked over to Lin Zhuo carrying the plate.

Lin Zhuo was leaning against the terrace railing, enjoying the breeze, holding a can of beer in his hand.

Duan Yunqi put the things in his hand on the small dining table next to him and reached out to touch Lin Zhuo's hand: "Are you cold? Eat something first."

Lin Zhuo smiled and shook his head: "I didn't expect it to be so fast."

"We can stay here for a while." Duan Yunqi naturally understood what Lin Zhuo was talking about.

Their mission in this world has ended and they can leave at any time.

Xu’s project was halted, and many people were sent from above to investigate, and several high-ranking officials were removed from their posts.

Only then did Xu Songshan understand why Xu Wenhao was so bold, because he had an agreement with one of the people who had fallen from power to split the profits 30% to 70% between them.

After the man fell from his horse, Xu Wenhao could not escape, so he fled overnight and disappeared without a trace. The police are stepping up their efforts to search for him.

In addition, the evidence against Xu Wenhao released by the Duan family within two days basically exposed him completely. Everyone then realized that in addition to Qi Hengshu, Xu Wenhao had also bullied many people by relying on the Xu family.

As soon as the news came out, Xu Wenhao was now a pariah in City A.

Stealing, plagiarism and illegal profit, plus bribery of a considerable amount, the outside world estimates that if Xu Wenhao is caught, he will probably be sentenced to more than ten years in prison.

These two events had a huge impact on the Xu family.

Now, not only do many partners refuse to cooperate with Xu, but Xu’s next few large-scale collaborations have also all been halted.

Xu’s stock price was plummeting.

Xu Songshan wanted to make a final struggle, but he didn't expect to be stabbed in the back by his son and wife.

Xu's mother transferred part of Xu Songshan's property some time ago. As soon as the accident happened, she fled abroad overnight, leaving only a divorce agreement for Xu Songshan.

Not to mention Xu Wenhao, he could barely take care of himself and was running around, wishing he could disappear from the face of the earth, let alone help his father.

At this time, Xu Songshan was already sweating profusely and was busy all over.

However, Duan Yunqi did not expect that at this time he would show the outside world Xu Songshan's very specific means of discrediting Duan's company. He also showed the inspection reports of several of Xu's food production lines that showed they were unqualified. Suddenly, everyone wanted to kill Xu's company.

Xu Songshan was already under too much pressure, and now he could not bear it any longer. He wished he could kick his legs and die on the spot.

This led to Xu Songshan fainting and being hospitalized for the second time.

However, Lin Zhuo guessed that by the time the court summons concerning Xu Wenhao was sent to the Xu family, Xu Songshan might faint for the third time.

Lin Zhuo leaned in Duan Yunqi's arms and took two sips of the wine in his hand: "I could have lived a peaceful and stable life."

After all, these things have nothing to do with him, a small cannon fodder. It is a conflict between the villain Duan Yunqi and the male protagonist.

At worst, Duan Yunqi would go bankrupt and the two of them would just go begging.

"Yes, yes, it's my problem." Duan Yunqi hugged his waist and laughed: "I disturbed your peaceful life."

Lin Zhuo hugged his chest and snorted: "I don't know who it was. He even slept in a separate room from me. What? Are you afraid that I will eat you?"

Hey, why are you still holding a grudge?

Duan Yunqi gently pinched Lin Zhuo's face, but he pushed it away.

"How could that be? I wish I could. I can't sleep without sharing the same bed with you!"

Duan Yunqi hugged him and began to say sweet words: "When I saw you for the first time, my heart beat with you. Even if I have no memory, I will still love you instinctively."

So he changes his expression very quickly. It is impossible for him to stay in an empty room alone!

Duan Yunqi said, intertwining his hands with Lin Zhuo's and coaxing him in a low voice: "No matter when or where, as long as it's you, I will love you."

"Alright, alright, alright, I'm going to feel embarrassed!"

Although Lin Zhuo found his words very useful, he still blushed when he heard them in person.

At the same time, Lin Zhuo was also sighing: I never thought that I would actually meet the person I would spend my life with.

"Alright, alright, you two, stop being so annoying! I don't want to eat dog food anymore!"

Suddenly, Wan Linlin's voice from behind interrupted their moment of peace.

Lin Zhuo poked his head out from Duan Yunqi's arms and teased her: "Are you jealous? Isn't Bai Li right there? Just get into her arms."

Bai Li, who was putting on her hair with Lu Qiao who arrived late, raised her head. She had tied her hair into a neat ponytail today.

She still had the stick in her hand and opened her hand towards Wan Linlin: "Come on, I'm ready!"

Wan Linlin quickly shook her head and declined: "No, I'm afraid you'll prick me!"

"Ha ha ha ha..."

Lin Zhuo rested his head on Duan Yunqi's arm and sighed helplessly: "Wait a little longer, we have to attend their wedding anyway."

Duan Yunqi suddenly fell silent.

Lin Zhuo, who got no response, turned to look at him: "What's wrong?"

Duan Yunqi turned his head awkwardly, looking a little aggrieved: "I want a wedding, too."

Um? ?

Lin Zhuo thought he looked a little cute, but more funny: "Aren't we married?"

As he spoke, he waved his hand towards Duan Yunqi so that he could see the wedding ring on his hand clearly.

"It's not me and you."

That's right, without their data entered, these two bodies are just empty shells acting according to the settings.

Duan Yunqi muttered with a lost tone, making Lin Zhuo feel like he was a dog who didn't get his favorite toy.

"So, Mr. Yu Jingli wants to marry me in this small world?" Lin Zhuo touched his chin.

"..."

Duan Yunqi seemed to say something, but his voice was too soft and Lin Zhuo couldn't hear it clearly.

"Don't be shy, speak louder."

Lin Zhuo continued to touch his chin with his hand, but Duan Yunqi grabbed it and pressed it against his face.

Duan Yunqi's face also turned red. He was too embarrassed to even look into Lin Zhuo's eyes. He whispered, "No matter which world it is, I want to marry you."

! ! ! !

Now it was Lin Zhuo's turn to feel embarrassed. His face flushed, and he pushed Duan Yunqi towards the grill: "Stop talking, stop talking, let's grill some meat, I'm hungry!"

Duan Yunqi looked at Lin Zhuo aggrievedly, and went to grill the meat obediently.

Lin Zhuo breathed a sigh of relief, leaned against the railing with the wine jug in hand, and drank it unconsciously in small sips.

He stared straight at Duan Yunqi's busy figure, causing the other party to always look at him.

Whenever Duan Yunqi looked at him with a resentful look, Lin Zhuo would giggle.

Getting married...

I never thought that there would be a day when I would have to worry about getting married.

If it were my old self, I would definitely find it incredible.

"What are you thinking about?" Qi Hengshu moved to Lin Zhuo's side with a tray.

On his plate was the fish that Luo Su had just grilled.

Lin Zhuo smelled a hint of gossip: "You two?"

Qi Hengshu raised his hand and gently tapped Lin Zhuo's forehead: "What are you thinking about? Luo Su looks straight."

What do you mean? Why does it sound like you are gay?

Maybe because Lin Zhuo's expression was too obvious, Qi Hengshu couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Do I look straight?"

Lin Zhuo didn't say anything and took a sip of wine: Who knows?

It's really wonderful, it turns out that everyone is the same.

"So what were you thinking about just now?" Qi Hengshu skipped this topic and asked Lin Zhuo again.

"ring."

"what?"

Qi Hengshu stretched his head to look and saw that Lin Zhuo was clearly wearing a wedding ring on his ring finger.

"Isn't it there?" Qi Hengshu pointed at his hand.

Lin Zhuo shook his head and pointed at Duan Yunqi: "I want to propose to him, so I need an engagement ring, right?"

Qi Hengshu: ...I don’t quite understand the interests of you two.

Seeing Lin Zhuo's serious expression, Qi Hengshu thought for a moment and said, "Maybe I can help you draw a sketch? Any requirements?"

Hearing this, before Lin Zhuo could speak, Qi Hengshu added: "But I'm not a professional, so don't have too high expectations."

Lin Zhuo nodded: "Keep it simple, as long as it has rose elements."

"Okay, let me come up with a rough sketch."

Lin Zhuo hugged Qi Hengshu's neck and said sincerely, "Thank you, you've been a great help!"

Qi Hengshu faced Duan Yunqi's burning gaze and silently pulled Lin Zhuo's hand away: "I don't know if I can help you or not, but I feel like if you stick to me any longer, I might lose my new job."

Lin Zhuo also noticed Duan Yunqi's gaze, and after hearing what Qi Hengshu said, he laughed and said, "How can it be so exaggerated?"

Qi Hengshu picked up a piece of fish with chopsticks and put it into his mouth: Yes, yes, yes, as long as you are happy.

After a while, Wan Linlin was replaced by Lu Qiao, and she also sat next to Qi Hengshu and Lin Zhuo with a small plate of food.

"Sisters, what are you talking about without me?"

"Aren't you busy?" Lin Zhuo clinked the jar with her.

Wan Linlin tilted her head back and took a big sip: "Great!" Then she turned her head to look at Bai Li who was busy, and she couldn't control the happy smile on her face.

"Be more restrained, I'm still single." Qi Hengshu poked her.

Wan Linlin looked at him with a puzzled look on her face: "You and Xiao Su are not together?"

Qi Hengshu also looked at her with confusion: "Who gave you this illusion?"

Wan Linlin scratched her head embarrassedly: "I saw you two sticking together every day, and I thought you two were together."

At the same time, she muttered quietly, "Why haven't you treated us to a meal yet?"

Qi Hengshu was speechless: I heard it!

"Let's not talk about this anymore. When are you two going to get married?" Lin Zhuo raised his eyebrows at Wan Linlin.

"Early spring next year." Wan Linlin's brows were filled with joy. She felt happy from the bottom of her heart whenever Bai Li was mentioned.

"By the way, have you really never thought about going back?" Lin Zhuo was tired of standing, so he sat down next to them.

"Where to go back to?" Qi Hengshu was confused and didn't understand what Lin Zhuo said.

Hearing this, Wan Linlin was still smiling, but there was a hint of bitterness in her smile, and then she shook her head.

Finally she seemed to let it go, took a sip of the wine, and slowly opened her mouth.

Wan Linlin said that she was born in a rural family that favors boys over girls, and she has a younger brother.

Her parents only have eyes for her younger brother, hoping that he can succeed, and they don't care about Wan Linlin.

After Wan Linlin graduated and started working, her parents contacted her for only one thing: to ask her for money.

When talking to her, it is always about how her brother is and what her brother wants; in short, it means that it is right for Wan Linlin to spend money on her brother.

And her brother was like a troublemaker, yelling at her at home and having no respect for her at all, looking like a spoiled brat.

It was in this situation that Wan Linlin discovered her own orientation: she liked girls who were sweet and soft, and had no interest in boys.

She did not tell her parents and planned to keep this secret till the end of her life.

However, she didn't expect that her parents forced her to come back for a blind date in order to receive the betrothal money.

Wan Linlin couldn't stand it anymore. In the end, she transferred some money to her parents, cut off all her contacts, and moved to another city to work, just to stay away from her parents.

Wan Linlin took a sip of wine and exhaled, "I feel pretty lucky to be here, but I met Xu Wenhao who is too stupid."

Qi Hengshu nodded: "It's better to leave this kind of native family as soon as possible." He didn't know that Wan Linlin had traveled through time, and thought that Wan Linlin had escaped from another city.

Bai Li came over and put a coat on Wan Linlin: "It's cold, don't compete with those two grown men."

"I got it." Wan Linlin smiled at her and Bai Li rubbed her head.

"It's enough now. I already feel very happy." Wan Linlin wrapped herself in a coat and stared at Bai Li's back in a trance.

"Why are you so sad? Come, let's have a drink!" Qi Hengshu felt that the atmosphere was weird, so he suggested that they have a drink together.

The three of them clinked their wine jugs together again and took a sip.

Lin Zhuo already felt a little drunk. He reached out to stop Qi Hengshu, who was already drunk with Wan Linlin, and said, "Drink less, otherwise Xiao Su will have to take you back."

"Wow, I'd love to see that!" Qi Hengshu told him to go away and not spoil the fun.

Lin Zhuo: Okay, okay, don’t regret it when the time comes!

......

In the early spring of next year, Wan Linlin and Bai Li's wedding will take place as scheduled.

Lin Zhuo, wearing a white suit, sat at the table with Wan Linlin's family with Duan Yunqi.

One is black and the other is white, and they look very compatible.

Luo Su and Qi Hengshu also sat at the same table with them, but for some reason, there seemed to be a huge distance between them and neither of them paid any attention to each other.

"Did they have a fight?" Lin Zhuo pulled Duan Yunqi.

Duan Yunqi shook his head, indicating that he didn't know either.

Forget it, I’ll deal with them later.

Lin Zhuo looked back at the stage. The wedding was just entering the oath-taking part.

When everyone was concentrating on watching the two newlyweds on the stage swearing their love, Lin Zhuo pulled Duan Yunqi's sleeve again.

"What's wrong?" Duan Yunqi looked down at him.

Lin Zhuo slowly took out a small white square box from his trouser pocket and opened it.

There are two silver rings standing quietly inside. The main part of the ring is a hollow rose, and the diamond inlaid in the middle appears to be shining under the refraction of light.

"This, this is..." Duan Yunqi stuttered nervously.

Lin Zhuo took his hand, stroked his fingers, raised her slightly red face to look at him, and spoke slowly but seriously: "Yu Jingli, will you marry me?"

Yu Jingli's eyes turned red, and all he could say finally turned into three words: "I do!"