Chapter 788: You Be the Big Brother, I’ll Be the Second Brother
Chapter 788: You Be the Big Brother, I’ll Be the Second Brother
Zou Yanpeng handed a glass of wine each to An Mingji, Jin Bai, and Qiao Wenming.
He picked up a glass of wine himself too.
A bit tipsy, Zou Yanpeng said boldly, "Tonight, under such a beautiful moonlight and lovely scenery, let’s become sworn brothers. It’s fate that brought us together. From now on, we’ll share fortune, and in times of trouble, every man for himself! Come on, let’s finish this drink!"
"Pfft!" Qiao Wenming burst out laughing.
Jin Bai, whose eyes were red from crying, looked astonished and slightly dazed by his words.
An Mingji raised his eyebrows slightly, staring at Zou Yanpeng.
At this point, he was certain that Zou Yanpeng was genuinely drunk.
This evening’s gathering was coming to an end.
An Mingji twirled the glass in his hand, waiting for more of Zou Yanpeng’s incoherent talk.
The result did not disappoint him. Zou Yanpeng tapped his head, looking quite distressed, "Xiaobai’s birthday is in December, Wenming’s is in October, mine is in August. It seems I’m destined to be your big brother today in this brotherhood!"
"Don’t worry, brothers, if you call me big brother, I’ll definitely look after you!"
He brought his glass to the center, wanting to clink glasses with the three of them.
Jin Bai and Qiao Wenming really intended to humor him; they raised their glasses too.
An Mingji held his glass without moving.
Their gazes turned to him, with Zou Yanpeng looking the most aggrieved.
He stared at An Mingji as if saying, "Are you looking down on me? I’m really hurt you’re not giving me any face."
An Mingji’s lips curled into a mischievous smile, and he said to Zou Yanpeng word by word, "Actually, it’s not quite the case, I’m from July, a month older than you."
Expecting him to call someone big brother?
It’s truly hard to accept.
"..." Zou Yanpeng’s face instantly twisted.
However, he soon showed a resigned expression.
"Then you be the big brother! I’ll be the second brother!"
Only then was An Mingji satisfied, he slowly extended his jade-like fingers to clink glasses with the three.
"Cheers!"
Whether it was a drunken game or a settled fact upon sobering up, An Mingji really didn’t care.
After the four young men clinked glasses, they each downed the wine in hand.
Zou Yanpeng finished his drink and wanted more, but An Mingji stopped his pouring action.
"Let’s call it a night, we’ll drink more some other day when there’s time. It’s getting late."
Zou Yanpeng protested, "We just got started, I’m not done having fun yet."
An Mingji: "Since we’re sworn brothers, I’m the big brother. Are you going to listen to me or not?"
With the alcohol kicking in, Zou Yanpeng was genuinely persuaded by his words.
An Mingji picked up his backpack and took out three large bills, walking over to the stall owner.
The couple who owned the stall were tidying up, and An Mingji approached them, handing over the money.
"Sorry for all the trouble today, this is for our food tonight and compensation for any damage to the table and chairs."
"This is too much, we can’t accept it!" The owner immediately waved his hands in refusal.
An Mingji smiled, placing the money on the intact table beside them, and turned to walk back toward Jin Bai, who was supporting Zou Yanpeng, and Qiao Wenming.
He asked, "How are you guys getting home?"
Qiao Wenming said, "Dapeng’s family’s driver is on their way. I’m taking their car back."
"Alright, then I’ll take Xiaobai home."
An Mingji gestured for Jin Bai to come over.
The latter handed Zou Yanpeng over to Qiao Wenming and walked towards An Mingji.
"We’re leaving first, call if there’s anything."
"Okay—"
An Mingji walked with Jin Bai into the dimly lit alley under the streetlight.
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