112: Chapter 112 A car full of women makes for a drama, a phone call halfway through adds to the trouble.

The car started, and Tang Luochuan sat in the passenger seat.

He and Shen Muqing finally realized what it meant when they said, "Three women make a drama."

The noise from the back seat was so loud it made the two men's eardrums ache.

"Muyan, you don't know, Luochuan's hometown is so interesting," Su Wantang chattered on, talking about the events of the wedding that day.

Although Jiang Jinyue spoke less, for every sentence she said, Shen Muyan would reply with two, and Su Wantang would follow up with three.

They chatted about everything from Tang Family Village to luxury goods, and then shifted to "Xiuying Supermarket"...

The atmosphere was actually quite harmonious and warm, just a bit noisy.

"Luochuan, you... are at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, right? You're classmates with Muyan?" Shen Muqing started making small talk.

"Oh, I'm her junior! School just started a month ago."

Shen Muqing: "..."

"Oh, what do you plan to do in the future?"

"Hmm~ whatever makes money, I'll do."

"Uh... hahaha..." Shen Muqing laughed. This sounded familiar; he had thought the same thing back then, too arrogant.

"It's good to be young."

"Brother, how old are you?"

"Uh... 25..."

Although Shen Muyan had told her family she had a boyfriend when she returned this time, she hadn't mentioned that this boyfriend was very wealthy.

After all, money is such a complicated thing...

The car was driving fast when Shen Muqing's phone suddenly rang: "Hello, Jingjing."

On the other end, Li Wenjing sounded a bit impatient: "Did you call me earlier?"

While waiting for Tang Luochuan, Shen Muqing had indeed called her, intending to ask if she wanted to come over for lunch.

Since Tang Luochuan had come, it would be lively for everyone to get together.

"Oh right, my sister's boyfriend is here! My mom wanted me to ask..."

"I'm not going. I'm out shopping with my best friend!"

"Oh, alright then..."

"Oh right, my younger brother is at Hengmao Building. Go pick him up."

"Pick up your brother?" Shen Muqing glanced at the car, which was already packed full, and then said with a bit of guilt, "Um... Wenjing, my car is full. Could you have your brother take a taxi or the bus back?"

"Take the bus? Shen Muqing, what do you mean by that? My brother is your brother-in-law. What's the big deal about picking him up?"

Li Wenjing's voice suddenly rose, and even without the speakerphone on, everyone in the car could hear her clearly.

Shen Muqing's face stiffened, and his grip on the steering wheel tightened: "It's not that... I'm really full. My sister and her boyfriend, and..."

"Then why don't you make them take a taxi? My brother is waiting at Hengmao. Do you have any idea how hot the sun is outside? If he gets sunstroke, are you going to take responsibility?"

"I..."

"Ten minutes, West Gate of Hengmao Building. Don't keep my brother waiting too long."

After saying that, she hung up the phone abruptly.

Shen Muqing held the phone, eyes fixed on the road ahead, not knowing how to say what needed to be said.

The three girls in the back seat were barely holding it together. Just as Shen Muyan was about to say something, Tang Luochuan spoke up first: "How about we just take a taxi?"

"Why should we?!" Shen Muyan immediately got agitated. "That Li Xiaowei is just a brother-in-law, and you are my real boyfriend! Why should we be treated differently..."

"Haha." Tang Luochuan wasn't angry. Sometimes he found it strange himself; in the past, he would have been furious about this.

But now things were different. A certain feeling filled his heart. He knew it wasn't good, but he couldn't help it.

That was— "My life is valuable."

People are divided into different social classes; he didn't believe that in the past!

Now he seemed to understand that there is a gap between reality and dreams.

Sometimes life really isn't up to you. Many of the detours people take are actually well-thought-out.

Complaining and swearing every day at work, yet still doing plenty of work.

Giving one's heart and soul, yet still being backstabbed by others.

Being careful and cautious, yet still causing a lot of trouble.

But none of this matters in the face of money! Money is the best cosmetic surgery, the best social connection. Even if you cause a colossal disaster, there will still be someone to cover for you.

Therefore, Tang Luochuan wouldn't bother arguing with some random nobody. His first principle in life now was: if you encounter a mad dog, walk around it.

"It's fine, go pick him up. Muyan and I will take a taxi; we can pick up some gifts while we're at it," Tang Luochuan said.

In his view, the best solution was to ensure Shen Muqing didn't get into trouble because of this, and certainly didn't get into trouble because of him.

In the end, it would just be a matter of avoiding each other, or just exchanging pleasantries if they happened to meet.

"Luochuan, no need, I'll take you home first. I'll go pick him up later," Shen Muqing replied, though he felt terrible inside.

He had just picked up his brother-in-law, and already he was letting him see a scene like this.

"Are you sure it's okay?"

"It's fine..."

"Hmm... let's just stop up ahead, we'll take a taxi," Tang Luochuan said in a calm but firm tone.

"Uh..."

"Luochuan, why?"

Shen Muyan was so angry that tears welled up in her eyes, and she panted: "Brother..."

Just as she was about to explode, Tang Luochuan interrupted: "There's a land rover dealership up ahead, Brother! Just stop there..."

"Luochuan, it's fine," Shen Muqing said, though his lips were pale and he was conflicted inside.

"Right there! Stop the car," Tang Luochuan said, his tone carrying a hint of impatience.

But the three girls in the back seemed to realize what he was about to do.

He was definitely going to buy a car!!

"It's really inconvenient to get things done without a car," Tang Luochuan suddenly added, which made Shen Muqing's expression look even worse.

He was just making a comment, but to Shen Muqing, it sounded like he was implying something—was he taking a dig at him?

"Brother, stop the car! We'll go back ourselves!" Shen Muyan also suddenly chimed in. Her tone was somewhat displeased, but her anger had clearly subsided a bit.

Shen Muqing wanted to continue refusing, but he was stunned by Shen Muyan's firm attitude.

"If I tell you to stop, then stop. Go take care of your brother-in-law! And remember, Brother! Your brother-in-law has nothing to do with Luochuan. If my Luochuan doesn't give face, he doesn't give face!! I respect Li Wenjing because she's a sister-in-law, and I yield to her—I won't lower myself to her level... but if she bullies my man, I'll bully your woman!!"

After saying this, even Tang Luochuan was a bit shocked. As expected of his senior, she really knew how to make a reasoned argument.

As the sister-in-law, she could just endure it, but they were both partners.

Then there was no face to be given.

Of course, this was also laying the groundwork for what was to come. Shen Muyan understood that while Tang Luochuan had money, whose money was whose mattered.

The happiness between her and Tang Luochuan could not be destroyed or even interfered with by anyone in any way. She had to stand firmly on Tang Luochuan's side.

Shen Muqing's car finally stopped in front of the land rover dealership. Hearing his sister's words, he said in a low voice: "I know, I know... you guys head back early."