37: I can also make eye contact.

Jiang Chuan parked the rolls-royce phantom dragon in a parking lot, and the two walked toward the late-night snack restaurant.

"This guy is still such a show-off."

When Jiang Chuan and Mu Qingcheng arrived at the late-night snack restaurant, they found Xu Jia standing next to his LaFerrari. Countless young women were approaching him to take photos, and some bold girls even directly asked for his WeChat contact. He accepted everyone.

"That's certainly true."

Mu Qingcheng also nodded, agreeing with Jiang Chuan's statement.

"Yo, Old Jiang, who beat you up? You look so pathetic."

Xu Jia noticed the arrival of Jiang Chuan and Mu Qingcheng, smiled, and told the young girls that he would treat them to a meal another time, as he had something to attend to. Seeing Jiang Chuan and Mu Qingcheng, the young girls didn't say much and turned to leave.

Xu Jia walked over, and seeing the bruises all over Jiang Chuan's face, he couldn't help but tease him.

Hearing Xu Jia's words, Jiang Chuan shot a resentful look at Mu Qingcheng beside him.

Mu Qingcheng felt Jiang Chuan's gaze and immediately let out an awkward laugh. She turned her head away, not daring to meet Jiang Chuan's eyes directly.

Xu Jia saw their interaction, understood the whole story, gave Jiang Chuan a look that meant 'you brought this on yourself,' and the three sat down inside the late-night snack restaurant.

"Boss, bring out all your signature dishes for me, and three cases of iced beer."

After sitting down, Xu Jia shouted directly to the boss.

"Got it."

The boss replied loudly after hearing Xu Jia's request.

Before the barbecue even arrived, all three of them had already drunk a case of beer each.

Xu Jia was clearly getting tipsy. He looked at Jiang Chuan and Mu Qingcheng, smiling as he teased them: "You two have met the parents and are living together. When are you going public with your relationship?"

"Shut up."

Mu Qingcheng did not speak, but her eyes looked toward Jiang Chuan. Jiang Chuan immediately ignored Mu Qingcheng's gaze, glared fiercely at Xu Jia, and scolded him.

Although he had feelings for Mu Qingcheng, she was still as violent as she used to be. Even though she was more beautiful now, seemed approachable, and was exactly the type he liked, he wanted to live a few more years and dared not get together with her.

"Little Jiang, you're here too! I'll send you two big pork kidneys later."

The boss finally brought out the barbecue that Jiang Chuan and the others ordered. Seeing Jiang Chuan, the boss chuckled and said this.

As soon as the boss finished speaking, Jiang Chuan felt a death ray land on him.

"Ah!"

Jiang Chuan suddenly cried out violently. A slender hand was placed on his waist, pinching the softest flesh there. Even as the world's King of Soldiers, he couldn't withstand it.

"You often eat pork kidneys. What have you been up to?"

Mu Qingcheng's half-smiling voice entered Jiang Chuan's ears.

"An old colleague of mine named Zhang Hao liked eating pork kidneys; I don't like eating them. If you don't believe me, I can start a video call to prove it."

Feeling the pain in his waist, Jiang Chuan said with a bitter smile.

Xu Jia watched the two flirting and bickering, his eyes showing a hint of envy, but mostly schadenfreude.

"Let's eat."

Mu Qingcheng released Jiang Chuan's waist. He let out a sigh of relief, lowered his head, and started eating, intending to stay silent.

"Old Jiang, don't just focus on eating, keep drinking."

Xu Jia looked at Jiang Chuan, who currently resembled an ostrich, and laughed as he teased him.

"Alright."

Jiang Chuan was about to curse the other party, but feeling Mu Qingcheng's gaze, he immediately agreed with a smile.

The three of them ate, drank, and reminisced about the past, having a wonderful time.

The barbecue lasted for several hours, and Mu Qingcheng was the first to collapse, falling directly asleep on Jiang Chuan's body.

Xu Jia was also drowsy at this point, barely managing to stay awake.

"Old Jiang, what car did you drive today?"

Xu Jia was planning to call a designated driver to leave, but suddenly thought of the voice of the black night that Jiang Chuan drove. Maybe there was a limited edition car this time that he could snag, so he asked with a smile.

"A Rolls-Royce."

Jiang Chuan heard Xu Jia's question, didn't hide it, and answered with a smile.

"In that case, never mind. You guys hurry up and call a designated driver to take you back. I need to go home too."

Xu Jia immediately lost interest upon hearing about the car. He only cared about sports cars; he had no interest in any other type of vehicle.

"If you can't hold your liquor, don't drink so much."

Jiang Chuan looked at Mu Qingcheng draped over him and couldn't help but complain.

"Mhm."

Hearing Jiang Chuan's words, Mu Qingcheng suddenly hummed, which startled him. Fortunately, she hadn't woken up, and he let out a sigh of relief.

The designated driver took Jiang Chuan and Mu Qingcheng home. Jiang Chuan carried Mu Qingcheng to her father's room, while he went to his own dad's room and slept there for the night.

The next day.

Jiang Chuan continued to busy himself with his work. This time, Mu Qingcheng did not disturb him; instead, she sat beside Jiang Chuan and played other games by herself.

This time, Jiang Chuan didn't play for the entire day, but only for half a day, intending to take a good rest.

He had played for too long and drunk too much alcohol yesterday, causing some discomfort in his shoulders and neck today, so he planned to go out for a massage.

"I invited Old Xu to hang out today. You two should rest early."

After finishing dinner, Jiang Chuan said this to Mu Qingcheng and Lin Xiaoxiao.

"Okay, Second Brother." Lin Xiaoxiao smiled and agreed without saying anything further.

"You only invited Old Xu but didn't invite me. Are you looking down on me? I'm coming with you."

Mu Qingcheng did not agree; instead, she looked coldly at Jiang Chuan.

Feeling Mu Qingcheng's gaze, Jiang Chuan actually felt guilty, like a thief. He didn't dare to look her in the eye, instead lowering his head and not answering her.

"Let's go."

Mu Qingcheng walked directly up to Jiang Chuan, looked at him with a half-smile, and said this.

"Fine."

Jiang Chuan reluctantly replied. Jiang Chuan continued driving, and Mu Qingcheng sat in the passenger seat as they arrived at a large foot massage parlor.

"That's it?"

Mu Qingcheng looked at the foot massage parlor Jiang Chuan had brought her to. Just when Jiang Chuan thought she would be angry, Mu Qingcheng said dismissively.

"Huh?!" Jiang Chuan looked at Mu Qingcheng in surprise, not expecting her to be angry.

"Coming out for a massage to relax—I often come here when I'm working. It's nothing."

Mu Qingcheng gave an indifferent smile, and the two entered the foot massage parlor together.

Xu Jia was currently chatting with the young lady at the front desk. Seeing the arrival of Jiang Chuan and Mu Qingcheng, he winked and gestured at Jiang Chuan, asking a question with his eyes.

"Old Xu, are you an idiot? I know how to talk with my eyes too. That's our three-person exclusive skill."

Mu Qingcheng watched Xu Jia constantly winking, but Jiang Chuan gave no response. She was getting impatient, and Mu Qingcheng's cold voice entered his ears.

Xu Jia suddenly remembered that Mu Qingcheng also knew this trick, and he gave an awkward laugh.