Monarch Night

You don't have to worry about anything, just take care of the bill!

An Ruoxing was puzzled, but followed Song Yidao anyway. Who wouldn't go for free drinks?

After sitting down, Fang Che and his wife started to propose toasts.

Old Man Shen and Li Changkong laughed as they drank, then kindly took out gifts to congratulate the newlyweds...

Song Yidao was prepared for this.

But An Ruoxing was completely blindsided.

Oh my god... it's actually a wedding banquet!

If I had known, I wouldn't have come tonight. You're all giving gifts, and I'm just sitting here drinking? How embarrassing is that?

But what should I give?

I didn't bring anything... Who brings a bunch of treasures when going out for drinks? This is just insane.

So I made an excuse to go out, claiming I needed to wash my hands.

Luckily, this is at the Southeast Headquarters, not far from my house.

Once outside, I sprinted all the way home.

I dashed home in record time like a robber, swung open the cabinet, grabbed a box, and sprinted back.

My wife yelled behind me: "What are you doing? You're literally acting like a thief in your own house. Are you sure you're at the right place? Hey, An Ruoxing, come back!"

"... Stuff!"

An Ruoxing didn't even have time to respond before disappearing.

I have to get back in the time it takes to pee, or it's going to be embarrassing.

Mr. An was even running at the speed of light!

An Ruoxing swore that even during the chase with Yin Shen Palace back in the day, he didn't run this fast.

Ye Meng didn't feel anything was off when An Ruoxing went out to wash his hands, she understood.

But Old Man Shen, Li Changkong, and Song Yidao, along with Fang Che, couldn't help but burst into laughter.

They wore expressions like they were constipated.

Finally couldn't hold it in.

"Pfft..."

Old Man Shen spat out a mouthful of wine, laughing heartily: "I just can't hold it anymore."

Li Changkong laughed heartily.

Song Yidao coughed, sighed, and said: "You two, honestly... doing this to him..."

Li Changkong retorted: "What about you? Playing the good guy? Why didn't you alert him?"

Song Yidao coughed, seriously said: "Honestly, I didn't expect Mr. An's... a pee run... hahahaha…"

At this moment.

The door creaked open.

An Ruoxing calmly walked in, his clothes neat, spotless, looking dapper, while holding a snow-white handkerchief, carefully wiping his hands as he walked.

As if to say, 'I really did go to wash my hands'...

Then as soon as he entered, he heard Master Song mention 'Mr. An's pee run'...

His face turned green.

He glared fiercely at Song Yidao and asked: "What did Master Song just say?"

Song Yidao smiled wryly: "I was just saying, the General An's movement technique is so elegant, rising like smoke, without a trace of mundane fire... I didn't finish, was just halfway through when the Chief... "

Ye Meng struggled to hold back laughter, lowered her head vigorously, shoulders shaking.

An Ruoxing nodded, calmly said: "Tomorrow, when the team departs for the headquarters, Master Song, don't leave. I'd like to discuss with you about my 'rising like smoke' movement technique."

Song Yidao was dumbfounded, looking for help from Old Man Shen and Li Changkong.

The two pretended not to see, warmly inviting An Ruoxing: "Deputy Chief An, please sit down, just in time, the wine is just warmed, perfect for drinking."

An Ruoxing sat down gracefully, warmly exchanging smiles, started drinking, and elegantly accepted Fang Che and Ye Meng's toasts.

Then he casually took out a Jade Box, apologetically said: "Out and about, I don't have anything good, just a small item as a wedding gift."

He smiled and said: "Please don't mind."

"Thank you, Deputy Chief."

Fang Che said gratefully: "I am truly grateful, let me toast you again."

Saying that, he raised his glass and drank it all.

Ye Meng, her face glowing, raised her glass and took a sip in accompaniment.

Her heart was full of happiness, feeling her love was witnessed and blessed. And these people in front of her, just like her long-lost parents, are also Guardians.

This made her feel like her parents were watching over her.

She couldn't help but have red-rimmed eyes.

Dad, Mom, have you seen it? Your daughter got married.

Though he might not be the perfect one, your daughter feels very happy.

Old Man Shen laughed heartily and said: "Open it and see if the Deputy Chief's gift is to your liking."

"Isn't this inappropriate?" Fang Che hesitated.

And he saw even An Ruoxing himself was showing an expectant look, encouraging him: "Open it, it's been with me for so long, I really forgot what's inside."

An Ruoxing wasn't lying.

Having never encountered such an awkward situation before, time was so tight that even the speed of light wasn't enough; he simply grabbed one at random, without having time to check.

Not just Old Man Shen, even he was curious about what was inside.

Now, look inside, just in case it doesn't fit, I can offer something else in the future.

If they take it home and find it lacking, it would be embarrassing if this spreads, where do I place my Deputy Chief's dignity?

So checking it was a must.

Seeing everyone eager to look, Fang Che gently opened the Jade Box.

Inside lay a purple, shimmering Jade Pendant, the jade fine and smooth, clearly of top-grade quality.

Moreover, on the Purple Jade, there was a round, naturally formed dot.

There was also a thin round hole on it, obviously drilled for threading.

Seeing the material of the jade, both Fang Che and Ye Meng were momentarily stunned.

Why... does it feel so familiar?

Over there, An Ruoxing saw the Jade Box opened, and seeing that it was this Jade Pendant, couldn't help but have his eyes momentarily glued.

His face turned pale as well.

Of all the stuff in the cabinet, how did I just happen to pull this out?

In an instant, his face broke into a sweat.

...

[Rumor has it there will be heavy snow in Jinan tomorrow, if it really snows, I'm definitely going to have a good drink.]