Li Zizai looked around for a while before noticing a relatively young woman with rather delicate features. Li Zizai believed that with his handsome face, it wouldn't be too embarrassing to hit on her. So, he mustered up his courage and walked over.
"Miss." Li Zizai stepped forward, his eyes softened a bit. His thin lips parted slightly as he deliberately spoke in a deep and sexy voice.
"Hmm? Sir, do you need something?" The girl turned around, looking puzzled.
"I saw you just now and thought you were extremely beautiful. I was wondering if I'd have the honor of inviting you to dinner?" Li Zizai thought he had posed in the most handsome way.
"Rogue! I'm married! Slap!" Before the words were fully out, a slap suddenly came from the girl's hand. Immediately, a clearly visible red palm print appeared on Li Zizai's handsome face.
After saying that, the girl quickly ran away, casting disgusted looks back at Li Zizai while running.
Not far away, the on - lookers were already laughing uncontrollably. Wang Quan Zui was laughing so hard that he almost fell from the air.
Just a moment later, Li Zizai came back with a red and swollen palm print on his face.
To spare Li Zizai's pride, everyone pretended not to notice. Instead, Dongfang Qinlan, the thick - skinned one, walked up to Li Zizai and asked.
"Brother Li Zizai, how did your attempt at hitting on someone go?" Dongfang Qinlan's big eyes blinked. If one hadn't seen that she was the one laughing the hardest just now, they would surely have been deceived by her acting.
"Not bad, not bad." Li Zizai had no choice but to brazen it out and quickly replied.
But then Li Zizai's eyes shifted, and he suddenly said with a smile, "Don't mind me. Why are Miss Huaizhu and Brother Wang Quan being so affectionate right in front of us? It's really not proper etiquette!"
Everyone looked over and saw that, somehow, Dongfang Huaizhu was leaning in Wang Quan Baye's arms. Immediately, there were gasps.
Dongfang Huaizhu just noticed it then. Maybe it was the alcohol kicking in, or perhaps she had been laughing too happily. Somehow, she had ended up in Wang Quan Baye's arms. And looking at Wang Quan Baye's contented expression, it seemed he had noticed it long ago.
Dongfang Huaizhu quickly broke free from Wang Quan Baye's embrace. Her face flushed instantly, and she said timidly, "I don't know... how this happened..."
"It's okay, sister - in - law. You'll be part of the family sooner or later." Wang Quan Zui, looking like someone who loved to stir up trouble, said with a big laugh.
"Right, brother - in - law, isn't that so!" Dongfang Qinlan was adding fuel to the fire, smiling at Wang Quan Baye.
Wang Quan Baye could only smile to ease the awkwardness.
Everyone suggested taking a break, having something to eat, and then continuing. Dongfang Huaizhu just happened to use this time to sort out her thoughts.
Coming out for hot pot today was a mistake. Instead, she had fallen into the traps set by Wang Quan Zui and Dongfang Qinlan. All of a sudden, Dongfang Huaizhu realized that she had developed feelings for Wang Quan Baye.
Dongfang Huaizhu looked at the cool moonlight reflected on the pond. A multitude of thoughts flooded her mind, and she didn't know what to do.
Dongfang Huaizhu was feeling melancholy alone, her expression becoming a bit solemn. Dongfang Qinlan, who was joking with everyone, suddenly noticed something was wrong with her sister and quickly walked over.
"Sister, do you have something on your mind?" Dongfang Qinlan grabbed Dongfang Huaizhu's arm, looking at her with her big, watery eyes, full of concern.
Dongfang Huaizhu just smiled, shook her head, and gently placed her hand on Dongfang Qinlan's head. Then she slowly said, "It's nothing. Maybe I've had too much to drink, and I'm feeling a bit tired."
Dongfang Qinlan nodded and then said, "Then maybe we should go back and rest today!"
Dongfang Huaizhu shook her head and said softly, "No. It's rare for everyone to get together and relax. Let them have some fun. It's quite lively."
Dongfang Qinlan had no choice but to nod and said with a smile, "Okay. But if you're unhappy about anything, you must tell me. After all, you have such an approachable and kind - hearted sister!"
Seeing that her sister cared so much about her, Dongfang Huaizhu also nodded with a smile.
Then, Dongfang Qinlan turned around and started to mingle with the others again.
Just then, Wang Quan Zui somehow walked up to Dongfang Huaizhu mysteriously and said, "Sister Huaizhu, what's so fun about those smelly men? Come and play with us!"
Dongfang Huaizhu looked back at the calm lake. Her eyes were as serene and peaceful as still water. Then she turned around and said, "Okay."
Dongfang Huaizhu rejoined the game. Immediately, there was a sparkle in Wang Quan Baye's eyes, and he became interested.
Li Zizai's eyes moved, and then he calmly said, "How about we play the same game as before? I was so embarrassed just now. I must get my revenge!"
As he spoke, Li Zizai glared at Li Quzhuo beside him, but all he got was a disdainful look from Li Quzhuo.
Li Zizai was so angry that he slapped the table. The table started to shake violently.
Dongfang Qinlan looked at the hot pot on the table with a worried face and almost picked it up.
Wang Quan Zui watched as the table gradually stopped shaking, let out a sigh of relief, glared fiercely at the two brothers, and then said, "Since that's the case, let's start!"
While speaking, Wang Quan Zui quietly kicked the others under the table, except for Dongfang Huaizhu, who was still in the dark.
Dongfang Huaizhu had no idea what was going on. She stupidly and excitedly stretched out her arm when Wang Quan Zui shouted one, two, three.
Unexpectedly, in the first round, everyone showed the back of their hands. Dongfang Huaizhu didn't suspect anything and immediately started the second round.
Unexpectedly, everyone still showed the back of their hands in the second round.
"This is quite a coincidence!" Li Zizai scratched his head and said with a smile.
Wang Quan Zui also echoed nervously, "Right! Can't you change?"
As she said this, Wang Quan Zui glanced at Dongfang Huaizhu intentionally or unintentionally, but Dongfang Huaizhu didn't understand her meaning at all.
Then in the third round, the fourth round... It seemed as if they had made an agreement. Dongfang Huaizhu frowned and finally became suspicious. She looked around at everyone. Wang Quan Baye smiled at Dongfang Huaizhu calmly, while Li Quzhuo and Li Zizai seemed to deliberately avoid Dongfang Huaizhu's gaze and looked elsewhere.
Wang Quan Zui secretly observed Dongfang Huaizhu and found that she was constantly observing the people around her. Cold sweat broke out on her forehead, and she quickly kicked them under the table again.
Finally, the result came out. Everyone showed the palm of their hands, and only Dongfang Huaizhu stupidly continued to show the back of her hand.