Obscenely Rich

Night falls.

Near the Medical Center.

A sophisticated bar.

"Wow, the atmosphere here is even better than at The MacLaren's Pub."

As soon as Ted arrived, he looked around with admiration. "Look at this sofa, this booth, this chandelier!"

"Don't you even know who brought us in?"

Lily leaned against Marshall, enjoying the atmosphere of the bar.

"Barney would probably go crazy if he knew we abandoned him and came here."

Marshall laughed.

"Let him be crazy, as long as he doesn't make me go crazy."

Adam laughed and said, "Because the work of an intern is too busy, I can only choose a bar near the hospital and take advantage of the time when I want to ask Ted for help to get together with everyone."

Joe's Bar was right across from the hospital.

The ambiance and style are quite nice, making it a top choice for friends to gather and chat.

But what happened last time made Adam have a problem with Joe.

Adam saved his life first, but he betrayed him for medical expenses.

Although it's understandable.

But Adam was unwilling to accept it.

Since that time.

Adam never went to Joe's Bar again.

This time, the gathering was held in a different location.

"What kind of help?"

Ted took the expensive beer Adam had ordered for them, took a hearty sip, and asked with a contented air.

"This is what happened..."

Adam embellished Erica's story and gave a brief introduction. "This is my best friend's mother's wedding, so I hope you can give her some good advice."

"Hey!"

Lily was immediately displeased upon hearing this, glaring at Adam with wide eyes. "You asked Ted for help with something like this? Shouldn't you have asked the only experienced bride-to-be here?"

As she spoke, she pointed to herself.

"Of course, I'll need your help too, Lily."

Adam chuckled, "However, Ted is more experienced in communicating with women. His sincere eyes are quite deceptive, and he can also offer Erica some emotional guidance."

"Ted is better than me?"

Lily's eyes widened even more, her resentment practically overflowing.

No, not exactly.

Adam smiled and said, "Mainly, I'm worried about Marshall blaming me."

"Why would Marshall blame you..."

Lily didn't react for a moment.

Marshall, who had a clearer perspective from the sidelines, had already understood and whispered a few words in Lily's ear.

"I was just kidding!"

Lily blushed instantly and said, trying to cover it up, "I don't have that kind of inclination..."

"Um."

Adam nodded earnestly. "I believe you."

Lily: "..."

Are you sure I can help you?

Ted picked up the conversation. "I don't even have a partner in sight, I'm completely lost myself, how can I give you, my good friend's sister, emotional guidance?"

"Let's chat casually."

Adam laughed and said, "Just think of it as rescuing a good girl from the clutches of the great demon king. Don't feel pressured, I believe in you."

"..."

Ted was speechless.

This is what you call no pressure?

"We can't tell Barney about this."

Adam cautioned, "I don't want to cause him any more trouble."

"We'll cover for you."

Lily said, "We really can't let Adam and Barney face off again, or Barney will go crazy."

"This is not my fault."

Adam shrugged and said, "Last time I repeatedly told him, and even had Marshall say it again, not to mess with Marshall's female professor. And what happened?"

He still went.

Marshall sighed.

"But your paper also got a B+."

Ted couldn't help but defend his best friend. "You know how much effort Barney put in for your B+? He twisted his back and had to go to the hospital again. Even so, he swore that he would get you an A once he got out of the hospital!"

"Hehe."

Hearing this, Marshall recalled how, in the hospital, his grumpy, fifty-something female professor gave him a B+ on his paper with a beaming smile, and even glanced at Barney on the hospital bed, implying that it was all Barney's doing. The scene was absolutely hilarious.

"Alright, considering the good result, I'll forgive Barney for risking my future."

"The result this time was pretty good."

Adam shook his head and said, "But can we always leave the extremely risky results to God?"

Think about the consequences!

That's why I deliberately didn't call Barney today and asked you to keep it a secret.

He's too self-centered.

They are unwilling to restrain themselves even slightly for their good friends!

I'm speechless.

However, considering we're all friends, I'll let it go.

As long as he doesn't mess with my affairs, I won't punish him.

Ted and the other two remained silent.

"Barney has changed a lot."

Lily wrinkled her nose and tried to smooth things over, saying, "It's still nonsense, but the scale has been toned down a lot."

"Yes."

Marshall laughed and said, "Adam, the lesson you taught him was truly profound."

What does "profound" mean?

Ted quipped, "It's absolutely terrifying, I'm scared just thinking about it."

Why are you afraid?

Adam laughed and said, "You wouldn't do anything as outrageous as Barney, so why are you trying to be like Barney?"

"..."

Ted Seymnasium.

Can he say that although he always half-heartedly went along with it, he actually really wanted to play that kind of game with Barney?

"Oh, right."

Adam checked the time and, seeing that Erica hadn't arrived yet, said to the three of them, "What do you think of the name of this bar?"

"Lindsay's Bar?"

Lily took a sip of beer. "The name's nothing special, why do you ask?"

"I don't think this name is good, and I want to change it."

Adam laughed and asked, "What do you guys think of Friends Bar?"

"Friends Bar?"

Everyone tasted it and nodded in approval.

"That's good, but how are you going to change its name?"

Ted asked curiously.

"Because I'm planning to buy this bar."

Adam smiled and said, "Since you all think it's good, I'll use this name then."

"What?!"

All three of them exclaimed in surprise.

"Everyone thinks this place is nice, especially since it's next to the hospital where I work."

Adam explained, "So I just had a sudden inspiration: once I buy this place, we can use it as a base. That way, I can come and sit here whenever I have time, and we can have more opportunities to meet."

"Just because of this?"

Ted said speechlessly, "You just bought a bar on a whim?"

"Isn't that reason enough?"

Adam smiled and asked in return.

This outrageously extravagant act left the three 'poor people' speechless.

"How about it?"

Adam asked, "How about we give each of you a VIP card and a booth just for you? From now on, we'll move our hangout from MacLaren's Pub to Friends Bar?"

"This?"

Lily and the other two exchanged glances, then hesitated, saying, "This place is nice, but it's still quite a distance from where we live. The MacLaren's Pub is right downstairs; we can only come over on weekends at most..."

"Sure."

Adam readily agreed, "It's enough that you're willing to come on weekends. If you come every day, I won't have time to participate. Once a week is just the right frequency."

"Then you'll still buy it?"

Ted couldn't help but ask.

"Certainly."

Adam looked at him in surprise. "Why don't you buy it?"

"Just to get together once a week?"

Ted couldn't understand Adam's consumerist views.

"Like I said, isn't this reason enough?"

Adam smiled.

One reason for buying this bar was indeed to spend more time with Marshall, Chandler, and the others.

Adam has at least several more years of residency training at the Medical Center to go.

Studying medicine and saving lives means racing against time. Saving a little time each week adds up to a significant amount over several years.

He lacks time but not money.

In comparison.

Lily Marshall, Chandler, Monica spend their days in bars and cafes, so they don't mind spending a little time on the road.

On the other hand, it was also a casual act of revenge for Joe's betrayal back then.

Given his popularity at the hospital, if he comes here a few more times, many people from the hospital will follow him.

This will definitely have a significant impact on Joe's Bar, which caters specifically to healthcare workers.

At last.

Adam could be a conscientious bartender, providing the best service without significantly increasing the price, and occasionally offering discounts to his colleagues at the hospital, essentially cultivating relationships within the hospital.

Earning less doesn't mean not earning at all.

Killing three birds with one stone.

Perfect!

P. S.: Thank you for the Lord's Solar Storm!