Not Going Home Until Drunk

Kitchen.

"Xiao Yang, when no one's around, could you stop calling me Sister-in-law?" Wang Jingjuan softly wrapped an arm around Li Yang's waist and whispered.

Wang Jingjuan had originally wanted to wash the dishes herself, but Li Yang felt sorry for her, so he took over and had her keep him company while they chatted.

This gesture undoubtedly moved Wang Jingjuan even more. She immediately became as gentle as a young girl in love.

She leaned lightly against Li Yang's strong, sturdy back as the two quietly exchanged intimate words, creating a special sort of sweetness.

Li Yang knew that Wang Jingjuan was still a rather traditional woman. Being able to accept his love was already the greatest sacrifice she could make, so he understood what she meant.

"Okay, Little Juan Juan." Li Yang turned his head with a mischievous grin and lightly smeared a bit of foam from his hand onto her face.

"Ah, you bad guy!" Wang Jingjuan laughed happily and dodged away. Never before had she been as completely free as she was today. Deep down, she was still an innocent, adorable little girl whose mind had not fully matured, but all of that had been buried beneath the trivialities of day-to-day life.

The two messed around in the kitchen for a while before Wang Jingjuan, breathing hard, wrapped her arms around Li Yang to stop him from fooling around.

"Alright, you bad guy, hurry up," she said. "It's getting late. When you have time, take me out properly sometime. I want to go out too, okay, Xiao Yang?" As she spoke, Wang Jingjuan began acting coquettishly toward him.

"Okay, Juan Juan." Looking like a lecher, Li Yang gave her sexy, curvy body a random grope, making her giggle nonstop as she broke free from his grasp and quickly ran away.

It was about time. After Li Yang finished tidying up, Wang Jingjuan walked him to the entrance. The street was completely deserted, and the sun outside was still blazing, making his skin feel scorched.

"Be careful on the way. Remember to call me when you miss me." Wang Jingjuan was around five foot four. Wearing slippers, she did not even need to stand on tiptoe as she boldly pressed her lips to Li Yang's, slipping him her tongue. The two began kissing passionately in a secluded corner by the entrance, oblivious to everything around them...

"I'm leaving, Juan Juan. Remember to miss me too." Li Yang grinned wickedly, patted Wang Jingjuan's pert butt, and slowly left, looking back every few steps.

Wang Jingjuan stood there reluctantly waving goodbye, watching Li Yang gradually disappear into the distance. Only then did she return home, take a thorough bath, change into clean clothes inside and out, and dress herself up beautifully.

Lao Zhao was still sleeping soundly in the bedroom, snoring like thunder, as though everything outside had nothing to do with him.

Finally, Wang Jingjuan put on large sunglasses, slung on her bag, stepped into her high heels with her elegance undiminished, and drove off to work at the training center.

Li Yang returned to the store and spent the afternoon energetically attending to every customer who came to shop.

Air conditioners and refrigerators sold best in summer, so Li Yang effortlessly closed deals on two Midea side-by-side refrigerators worth over five thousand each that afternoon, as well as several smaller refrigerators priced at one or two thousand.

Zhang Mimi and Liu Yueyue both came over noisily demanding that Li Yang treat them to drinks. Li Yang did not stand on ceremony. With a broad wave of his hand, he pulled out fifty yuan and told them to go downstairs and buy beverages.

The two girls did not hold back with Li Yang either. They bought a bottle for every colleague in the Refrigerator and Washing Machine Department, and also brought some to the shop manager and supervisors. Li Yang even received praise from the shop manager. Over the past few months, his salary had ranked among the best of the new employees handling independent sales.

"Li Yang, keep up the good work. In the future, you'll be Manager Zhao's successor." Wearing thick prescription glasses, Shop Manager Wang kindly dangled a tempting promise before Li Yang.

"Thank you for your guidance, Shop Manager Wang. I'll definitely give it my all and live up to the leaders' expectations." After speaking politely, Li Yang gently closed the door and stepped out. When dealing with leaders, one could not linger or ramble; knowing how to manage the timing was the key. Since working in sales, Li Yang had learned quite a few tricks of society. No wonder people said that nine out of ten salespeople were liars—it showed just how valuable that experience was.

The fifty yuan was almost entirely spent, but Li Yang did not think much of it. Unmarried men sometimes truly had no concept of money. In the life ahead, money would become the source of Li Yang's endless troubles.

He endured until quitting time, then walked out carrying the Dragon Boat Festival benefits handed out by the store.

"Li Yang!" A sweet voice called from behind him. Without even turning around, he could guess who it was. Jiang Manman had come running over again, persistent as ever, carrying gifts even more upscale than his. As expected, store-manager-level benefits were different.

"Come on, let's go home together." Jiang Manman shoved what she was carrying into Li Yang's hands, then promptly followed it up with a fragrant kiss.

"You've worked hard, baby." Jiang Manman's smile and beautiful, captivating face made Li Yang unable to refuse, so he could only carry them for her.

The two rode the bus all the way to the final stop.

"We're here, Your Highness." Li Yang patted Jiang Manman, who was lying in his arms as though asleep, and reminded her softly.

Following their usual routine, Jiang Manman had Li Yang hold her within his arms so she would not be taken advantage of by perverts. In return, she comfortably leaned against his chest all the way to the final stop.

"Come on, get off." Jiang Manman was considerate enough to help Li Yang carry the things off the bus.

"How are you getting home, darling?" Knowing that Li Yang lived in Xu JiaYing, Jiang Manman asked worriedly.

"I'll just take the small road behind the military base," Li Yang replied casually.

"You should go to my place and ride a bike home," Jiang Manman kindly suggested.

"Then I'd still have to bring you back. Too troublesome. Forget it."

"As if I don't know what you're thinking. You're craving my body again, aren't you? Let me tell you, Jiang Manman, there isn't much grain left in this landlord's storehouse. Even if you beat me to death today, I won't hand it over. Otherwise, I might just drop dead someday!"

"Hehe, then I'll let you rest for one day today, alright? I can still tell the difference between one full meal and being full every meal."

Jiang Manman was quite clever. Li Yang never had to waste words when talking to her; she understood as soon as he made a point.

"Fine, then. I'll reluctantly agree."

The two returned to Jiang Manman's home and packed up the large shorts and slippers Li Yang had left there last time, along with the boxed set of underwear Manman had bought for him, and took it all back in a bag.

Jiang Manman loved being clean and insisted on taking a shower with Li Yang. She was indeed well-behaved in the middle of it and did not paw at him, even thoughtfully scrubbing his back with great care.

"Mm, not bad," Li Yang muttered. Just as he was comfortably enjoying the beauty's massage, Jiang Manman, having just received his praise, instantly returned to her hooligan nature and began groping Li Yang all over.

The two immediately started fooling around again, having a lively time. In the end, they called a truce and properly finished their shower before going out.

"Li Yang, take this to Uncle and Auntie as a small token from me." Jiang Manman changed into a black short-sleeved top and a denim skirt. Bare-legged in pink slippers, she went with Li Yang to his home. Her half-permed coffee-colored curls fell casually over her shoulders, making her look especially graceful.

Carrying the gifts Jiang Manman had given him, Li Yang replied politely, "Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony." The two rode their bike all the way back to the village.

Jiang Manman sat sideways on the back, holding Li Yang around the waist and happily swinging her feet. Like a cheerful magpie, she chirped nonstop the whole way.

When they got home, there was surprisingly no one there. Li Yang guessed Old Dad and Old Mom had gone to his older brother's home for dinner, not expecting Li Yang to come back today.

Li Yang parked the bicycle and brought Jiang Manman into the room. He turned on the Ceiling Fan, and it instantly became much cooler.

Jiang Manman did not stand on ceremony. Once inside, she kicked off her slippers and comfortably lay down on Li Yang's bed, which had been covered with a cooling mat.

Emma, that felt so good, darling. Jiang Manman crossed her legs and tossed Li Yang a flirtatious glance with a smile.

Don't even think about it. I'm definitely not letting you have me again today. Not even an immortal could withstand you tormenting them like this!

The moment Li Yang saw Jiang Manman's lovestruck expression, he knew the girl was plotting something against him again.

Fine, I'll let you off the hook today. A forcibly picked melon isn't sweet. Jiang Manman generously spared Li Yang.

Then, curious, she turned on the Konka TV, switched to Hunan TV, and started watching Princess Pearl. Before long, she was completely absorbed.

You rest here for now. I'm heading to my brother's place. Li Yang patted Jiang Manman's little cheek as he spoke.

"Sure. Give me a kiss before you go," Jiang Manman said mischievously, stretching out her arms as if asking for a hug.

"All right, all right." Li Yang smiled and kissed her. Before long, Jiang Manman broke her word again and slipped out her tongue. After another dizzying, passionate kiss, Li Yang finally fled in defeat.

"Hehehe, this girl got what she wanted." She laughed so smugly that she forgot herself.

Li Yang took a gift box and went to his brother's home. Sure enough, his parents were there too, and they were just about to eat.

Have you eaten? Eat with us, Old Mom asked Li Yang.

No, go ahead and eat. I've got plans, so I'll be leaving soon. I'm handing out benefits today—give one box to my brother, and there's another urgent one for Dad to eat!

When Li Yang's sister-in-law saw what he was doing, she hurriedly exchanged pleasantries with enthusiasm. Her belly was already showing. On the day of the wedding, Old Mom had told Li Yang that it was because his sister-in-law was already pregnant that her Family of the Bride had agreed to the rushed marriage. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been so easily persuaded.

After hearing that, Li Yang immediately got an idea. If Yue Xiaodan got pregnant too, I wonder if we could get married earlier.

After sitting at his brother's place for a while, Li Yang got up, said goodbye to his family, and headed back.

"Li Yang!"

Not long after he stepped outside and started down the road, Xu Rui's voice called out from behind him again.

Li Yang turned around and saw the chubby Xu Rui grinning. The wounds on his face and head had mostly healed.

"Holy shit, when are you going back to work?"

Li Yang waited for him to come over, then asked casually.

Tomorrow. Isn't it Dragon Boat Festival today? No rush. Xu Rui lit a cigarette and took a relaxed drag.

All right, where are you headed? Li Yang saw that Xu Rui had gained quite a bit more weight!

Oh, right, I was just looking for you. It's Zhang Xiangbei's birthday today, and he asked me to let you know. Come on, let's go together. We're going to that roadside barbecue stand that does hot-pot beef tripe.

Xu Rui took off his short-sleeved shirt and draped it over his shoulder. Fat people feared the heat most, and he revealed a big belly like Zhu Bajie's. Below that were loose gray shorts—the whole look was all about being casual and comfortable.

Let's go, then. Li Yang also wanted to get together with the guys after hearing that. Ever since the car accident, he hadn't had a drink.

Before long, the two arrived at a barbecue stand downstairs from the residential complex. Xiangbei had gotten there early and was also bare-chested. After the three met, they chatted for a while. Soon, quite a few more people arrived one after another, around eight or nine in total, some bringing their girlfriends. Among their group, no one had gotten married yet. No one knew who would be the first to take the lead.

They had to put together two stainless-steel-topped tables just to barely seat everyone around them.

Once the menu was brought over, the guys didn't stand on ceremony and each ordered whatever dishes they liked. They immediately brought out two cases of beer, filling every Draft Beer Cup to the brim. Looking at the scene before him, Li Yang knew tonight would be another hard-fought battle.

Come on. He Junjun was the first to grin and raise his cup to Li Yang, only to get a round of scolding from Zhang Meimei beside him. The two had been dating on and off for years, and everyone admired their patience. Truly impressive!

"Happy birthday, Bei Zi!" Li Yang picked up his cup and clinked it with Zhang Xiangbei's.

Everyone ate and chatted, and the atmosphere was lively. Before they knew it, the topic turned to work. Some complained about their harsh bosses, while others celebrated finding good opportunities. Li Yang listened quietly, occasionally chiming in with a few words.

"Hey, Fatty, you're not that young anymore. How's your girlfriend situation?"

After taking a bite of hot-pot vegetables, Zhang Xiangbei looked at Xu Rui and smiled.

Xu Rui was wolfing down skewers. When he heard the question, he grabbed his cup and took a gulp of beer to steady himself, then said casually, "Don't mention it. I've been set up on dates with a few women. Some stopped contacting me, and there's one I'm still in touch with, but nothing's really progressed. Li Yang's seen her too." Xu Rui shifted the topic onto Li Yang.

Then he went right back to stuffing himself.

"Li Yang, how's that girl? What does she look like?"

Everyone asked curiously.

"She's so-so. Pretty ordinary. Anyway, I don't feel anything for her." Li Yang pretended it had nothing to do with him at all, then resumed drinking.

In private, he had already enjoyed Xiaodan countless times. Li Yang really didn't know what kind of explosive effect it would have when the day came for him to marry Yue Xiaodan!

The group ate, drank, and had fun boisterously. Once the alcohol started flowing, they split into little groups to do their own thing—playing finger-guessing games, drinking games, and cards.

Either way, whoever lost had to drink.

Li Yang didn't know how to play finger guessing, so he joined a card game instead. Everyone drew one card, and the dealer decided whether the high card drank or the low card drank. This kind of game was all about guts and luck.

Li Yang's luck was bad that night. Before long, he had been punished with two huge cups of beer, and he immediately felt dizzy. Just then, his phone rang.

He picked it up and saw that the caller ID read Little Wife. Zhang Meimei beside him mischievously leaned over to take a look.

"Oho, Little Wife's calling. Not bad. When are you bringing her out for us to meet?"

Zhang Meimei was close with Li Yang, so she often joked around with him.

Don't talk nonsense. There's no such thing. Li Yang put on a serious face, quietly got up, and walked over to the shade beneath the roadside trees to answer the call.

"Wifey, are you off work?"

"Yeah, hubby. I just finished showering. Today's Dragon Boat Festival, so your wife is sending you her blessings!"

Yue Xiaodan's sweet voice instantly cleared Li Yang's head quite a bit!

"Wifey, in three days it'll be my turn to get a day off. I'll come visit you on set then and see whether you've been behaving."

So annoying. I'd always been good, okay? After showering, Yue Xiaodan lay naked against the headboard. The red nail polish on her little toes set off her fair, tender skin, making them look especially pretty.

Hearing Li Yang's voice, she happily and unconsciously twisted her Small Waist as she began talking to him about intimate matters.

"Husband, come early, okay? I miss you." Yue Xiaodan had grown used to sleeping in Li Yang's warm embrace. Thinking of their tender moments together, she was immediately filled with blissful anticipation.

"Li Yang, get over here! We haven't finished the drinks yet—don't even think about running away!"

He Junjun's boisterous shout shattered the couple's sweet nothings.

"Where are you, husband?"

"Oh, it's one of the guys' birthday today. We're having barbecue at the Village Entrance."

"Alright then, husband, go have fun. Drink less, okay? Love you, husband!"

"Remember to wash up and wait for me early, wifey. I'll let you have a proper taste of what I can do, hehe!"

"Hmph, I'm not scared of you, husband. Hurry up and come."

"Giggle, giggle, giggle!" On the other end of the call, Yue Xiaodan happily kicked her little feet, throwing down a challenge to Li Yang!