In the evening, Huo Yaojun and Liu Yingyu arrived as scheduled. When they reached Old Mo, Huo Dongkai and Wu Qiaoli were already waiting for them.
"One bottle of Moutai, Black Caviar with lemon, Cold Abalone with egg, Prawn Salad, Creamy Shrimp Soup, Butter Braised Chicken Thigh, and let's add a Creamy Baked Mixed Dish and Canned Beef Tenderloin. Oh, and Coffee Ice Cream. Is there anything else anyone wants? Just order!"
After placing the order, Yu Suihuan handed the menu to Huo Yaojun.
"That's enough! We have more than enough here!"
Seeing that Huo Yaojun wasn't ordering anything else, Liu Yingyu snatched the menu away.
"Don't let her save money! It would be best if she couldn't afford it; that way we can lend her some and make her stay to pay us back. She can't just leave whenever she wants!"
As Liu Yingyu spoke, her voice began to choke up, and her eyes turned slightly red.
This display made everyone feel a bit uncomfortable.
"Hey, are you really that cruel?" Yu Suihuan teased her, not wanting the atmosphere to turn too somber.
"Well, I don't care! It's your fault for wanting to abandon us!"
Liu Yingyu insisted. "Come on, we should be happy!"
After saying this, Huo Yaojun turned to Yu Suihuan and continued speaking.
"Yu Suihuan, when are you coming back?"
"It might be a long time or maybe not."
"I haven't heard you mention any relatives in the countryside. Where are you going? Is it Shi Gou Village? What about university? Are you dropping out?"
"It's a relative of Yang Qinghe's. The place has beautiful mountains and rivers; it's perfect for living. I don't really know the exact name. You know how it is with Yang Qinghe; I just lost interest in going to university!"
"But—"
"There’s no 'but'! Let’s talk about something happy!"
"Yaojun, first of all, I want to thank you. If it weren't for you, our family might have been in danger."
"It's been so long; I haven't had the chance to thank you properly!"
"Here, let me toast to you. Thank you on behalf of myself and my children!"
Yu Suihuan raised her glass and drank it all in one go.
Huo Yaojun smiled as she lifted her glass, matching her friend's gesture and downing it in one gulp. Some friendships, some words, do not need to be expressed so explicitly.
"Sister, I just got back and you're already leaving. I really don't want you to go!"
At that moment, Huo Dongkai also raised his glass.
"Yes, Yu Suihuan, I haven't had enough time with you as a friend. Besides, I owe my ability to be with Dongkai all to your help. We thank you!"
Wu Qiaoli also lifted her glass, joining Huo Dongkai in toasting Yu Suihuan.
"We're all friends, so let's not talk about that. Come on everyone, let's raise our glasses and clink them together! This meal, I’ll take as my farewell!"
Another drink went down, and Yu Suihuan felt tears welling up inside her. She tried hard to hold back her emotions, chatting and laughing with her friends until late into the night.
Later that evening, Yu Suihuan lay in Yang Qinghe's embrace, looking somewhat downcast.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling bad?" Yang Qinghe asked gently, placing a soft kiss on her forehead with a hint of concern.
"Oh, it's nothing really. It's just that saying goodbye to Liu Yingyu and the others leaves a strange feeling in my heart."
Yu Suihuan sighed softly, her feelings tangled and complex.
"I know; you're just reluctant to part ways," Yang Qinghe said, holding her tightly while gently patting her back with his other hand.
"But there’s no feast that doesn’t end in this world; it’s just a matter of when. My little fool, don’t overthink it! Just sleep well in my arms!"
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