Barney Not Allowed Inside!

The next day.

Night fell.

Friends Bar.

"Ted looks really nervous."

Marshall, Lily, and Adam sat together, watching Ted from afar as he waited alone, checking his watch from time to time.

"Let's hope he doesn't say 'I love you' tonight."

Adam teased.

"Let's hope so."

Lily and Marshall smiled helplessly. "Otherwise, if this perfect match gets scared off by that and thinks Ted is a frivolous guy, then leaves right away, that would be such a shame."

"Isn't Ted one?"

Adam joked.

"All right, stop making fun of him."

Lily said, "By the way, Adam, while we have time, tell us that story about the Bee Lovers."

"..."

Adam's mouth twitched. "What the hell are Bee Lovers? It's The Condor Heroes!"

"Same difference. Hurry up, tell us!"

Lily urged.

"All right."

Adam had already promised them before, so naturally he did not go back on his word. He began telling them the revised story of The Condor Heroes.

The romance, taboo, and legend within it had Marshall and Lily exclaiming again and again.

Soon, it was eight in the evening.

Ted's perfect match finally walked in, her high heels clicking against the floor.

"She's here."

Adam noticed her immediately. After giving her a once-over and finding that she really was beautiful and elegant, he quickly stopped telling the story and alerted Marshall and Lily.

"Wow! She's even younger and prettier than in the photo!"

Lily exclaimed.

"Ted's smitten."

Marshall had not forgotten to watch his best friend's reaction and keenly noticed Ted's attraction.

"Of course he is."

Lily could not help saying, "Even I can't help being smitten just looking at her."

"Ahem."

Adam said helplessly, "Lily, could you show a little restraint? I know Marshall doesn't mind, and I know you don't really want to be a lesbian,