The days seemed to have sprouted wings, flying by in a flash.
Hard work, happiness, and hope.
Huang Xueli was treating them tonight. He had been in a great mood lately and really wanted a drink, but his only drinking buddies were Zhou Qiang and Wang Xiaoliang.
"We have to drink something good today and celebrate! Everything's been going smoothly lately." Huang Xueli set the liquor down on the table with a satisfying thud.
"You're just a drunk, finding excuses to drink every day." Zhou Qiang curled his lip beside him. He had started abstaining again lately. Lanxiang would be back soon, and he would be in trouble if she found out.
Wang Xiaoliang was secretly amused. He really wanted to tell him, Brother Qiang, you don't need to quit now. Save that for when you're trying for a second child.
"How is this an excuse? This is a legitimate reason!" Huang Xueli declared indignantly. "Our business is thriving, and my job's going really well too. All of that deserves celebrating. Right, Xiaoliang?"
"Right, we have to celebrate. A woman is the only thing you're missing now, Brother Huang. Don't you want to tell us about that?"
As Wang Xiaoliang spoke, he picked up the bottle to open it, only for the phone in his trouser pocket to vibrate.
It was Wei Zijin.
He answered, and before he could speak, Wei Zijin's urgent voice came through.
"Xiaoliang, come home right now."
There was no trace of emotion in her voice, which was even more unnerving than when she lost her temper.
Wang Xiaoliang's heart clenched. "What's wrong? What happened?"
"Don't ask why. Get back here, right now, immediately!"
Before her words had quite faded, the call disconnected.
Wang Xiaoliang put down the bottle, completely stunned.
"What's going on?" Zhou Qiang