boyutpedia Chapter 197 Show of Affection
Chapter 197 Show of Affection
Qiao Jingyu's originally tense heartstrings gradually relaxed as time went by. On the dining table, the light shone softly, reflecting everyone's smiling faces, and the atmosphere seemed particularly harmonious and warm. The table was filled with delicious food, and everyone was enjoying the food while chatting happily. The laughter filled the whole room.
After dinner, everyone moved to the spacious and comfortable sofa, sat in a circle and continued to enjoy this relaxing and pleasant time. At this time, Luo Huimin cast her eyes on Duan Yuchen, smiled and asked: "Xiaochen, how about staying in our old house tonight?"
Hearing this, Duan Yuchen did not answer immediately, but first stretched out his right hand, gently held Qiao Jingyu's soft and boneless hand, and slowly placed it on his strong thigh. Then, he lowered his head slightly and asked Qiao Jingyu: "Is it okay?"
Qiao Jingyu had never expected that Duan Yuchen would treat her so intimately, and she had never thought that he would even ask for her opinion. She felt a warm current rushing up her cheeks, and her heartbeat suddenly accelerated, as if it was about to burst through her chest, beating uncontrollably. In a panic, Qiao Jingyu quietly raised her eyes and quickly glanced at Duan Yuchen beside her. The man had a gentle expression on his face, and his deep and bright eyes were shining with gentle light, like the bright stars in the night sky; under his high nose bridge, his lips were slightly raised, outlining a charming arc; and his thick and long eyebrows perfectly set off his endless doting on his beloved between his brows. Is he too immersed in the role?
At this moment, Qiao Jingyu felt it was so real, as if they were really a pair of loving couple, but weren't they just pretending?
"Xiaochen has always kept a considerable distance from girls, as if in his world, women are something that needs to be kept at a distance. Xiaochen now is like a completely different person, and his clinginess is so sticky that it makes people gasp."
"Look, even before we officially marry the girl, Xiaochen has already behaved like a submissive man and does whatever she says. If he continues like this, when we really get married, won't he have to obey Jingyu's every command?" Everyone couldn't help but tease them as they looked at the sweet couple in front of them.
"Jingyu! Why don't you express your opinion quickly? Do you agree or not?" Duan Mohan urged with a smile.
Hearing this, Qiao Jingyu's delicate face seemed to be splashed with a layer of bright red paint, and instantly became extremely red. The blush was as bright and juicy as a ripe apple, and even the roots of her ears seemed to be gently caressed by the colorful clouds.
She lowered her head shyly, like a frightened little deer, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, like a pair of butterfly wings gently fluttering. Her originally clear eyes were now covered with a thin layer of mist, making her look particularly charming. She said slowly in a voice as thin as a mosquito: "I... I will listen to him!" These words seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth, so soft that they almost floated in the air.
As soon as these words came out, it was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples. A burst of laughter immediately rang out around them, and the laughter echoed throughout the entire space.
"Oh my, look at the two of you. Your display of affection is truly enviable!"
"That's right, it's really the envy of others!" Ye Ting also agreed with a sweet smile, her eyes full of envy.
Everyone was talking and laughing, and the atmosphere was very lively. At this time, Duan Yuchen seemed very calm and composed from beginning to end. There was always a faint smile on his handsome face, and he seemed to enjoy this happy and harmonious atmosphere. In contrast, poor Qiao Jingyu had already been blushing because of what everyone said, as if he was in a raging fire, and he didn't know where to look.
"It would be so boring just sitting there like this! How about we play a few rounds of mahjong?" Duan Mohan suggested enthusiastically.
Ye Ting, who was sitting next to him, smiled slightly and replied in a relaxed tone: "Sure, no problem for me."
Then, Duan Mohan turned his gaze to Qiao Jingyu and asked expectantly, "Jingyu, do you know how to play mahjong?"
Qiao Jingyu shook her head shyly and said softly, "Aunt, I'm sorry, I'm not very good at this... You guys play, I'll just watch from the side."
Upon hearing this, Duan Mohan quickly waved her hands and enthusiastically advised: "Oh, don't be like this! Mom specially called us all here, just to have everyone join in the fun and accompany you. If you don't join in, it will be such a bummer! Come on, come on, you can learn if you don't know how!"
Qiao Jingyu's face flushed instantly. She looked a little uneasy. She lowered her head and stammered in a very low voice: "But...but I didn't bring any money when I went out today..."
Hearing what Qiao Jingyu said, Duan Mohan was slightly startled at first, but he quickly reacted and laughed. He patted Qiao Jingyu on the shoulder and comforted her, "Oh my god, I thought it was a big deal! The thing your Duan Yuchen has the most is money! Wait a minute, give him some slack so that we can earn some money from him. Haha!"
However, Qiao Jingyu was complaining in her heart at this time. You know, she was just pretending to be Duan Yuchen's girlfriend. She couldn't do such a thing as deliberately losing to others and spending Duan Yuchen's money! Just as she was about to politely decline, she suddenly felt her little hand being gently pinched by a warm big hand. At the same time, a low and gentle voice sounded in her ears: "It's okay, play with them."
"Look, Xiaochen has spoken. With a wealthy man like him backing you up, what are you afraid of?" Duan Mohan said jokingly.
Qiao Jingyu couldn't refuse anymore and had to nod and agree.
Duan Mohan looked at Zhong Wanyu again and said with a smile, "Wanyu, you count as one too."
Zhong Wanyu put on a light smile and said softly, "I have to go back soon!"
"Why go back? It's not like you don't have a place to stay here." Duan Mohan frowned and said, "Come on, we are short of one person. Do you have the heart to spoil our fun?"
Luo Huimin also chimed in, "Wanyu, just think of it as accompanying my granddaughter-in-law for me. My eyesight is not good, so I can't play with them."
Zhong Wanyu couldn't refuse anymore, "Okay!"
Several people moved to the chess and card room.
At the beginning, Duan Yuchen stayed with Qiao Jingyu all the time. Later, when someone called him, he went to the window to answer the phone.
They want a lot of money, and a win or loss can be several thousand dollars.
Qiao Jingyu had hardly ever played mahjong, so she was no match for them at all. She lost money almost every time and lost more than 30,000 yuan in one round.
Qiao Jingyu was so nervous that her hands were shaking. Although she lost Duan Yuchen's money, she was just pretending to be his girlfriend. She lost tens of thousands of dollars in one night. Didn't she lose money?