Chapter 165

The Ye Aotian that these heroines liked? That idiot.

That was the most unbearable part. As a result, Zhu Yeqing was the first to go down, collapsing straight into Chen Fan’s arms and falling asleep.

Lin Qingyue picked up her glass and said, “Since you want to drink, I’ll keep you company to the end.”

After downing a glass of mixed liquor, she boldly declared, “I’ve never been afraid of anyone.”

Then she immediately passed out. Chen Fan hurriedly supported her, placed her on the sofa, and said, “What exactly are you all trying to do?”

No one answered.

In the end, Jin Lan and Cao Zijin both drank heavily. Jin Lan lost by a bit and was the first to collapse. Cao Zijin, on the other hand, was still somewhat conscious.

She grabbed Chen Fan and said, “Husband, I won! Hug me.”

“Get lost, your mouth reeks of alcohol—it stinks.”

“Come on, we’re going to get married anyway. Don’t dislike me, okay?”

“Get off me!”

But Cao Zijin refused to let go, clinging to Chen Fan like a little bird. Leaning on Chen Fan.

Chen Fan sighed helplessly and said, “Tao Xiaoyao, help out a bit. Call home and get those two freeloading twins to help me send these people back.”

“Sure, but are you sure you want to send them back? What a great opportunity this is.”

“Heh, I’m not interested.”

Tao Xiaoyao pointed at Lin Qingyue on the side and said, “Look, this girl is so cute. Haven’t you always loved her? Why not take this perfect chance now?”

“What I need is for her to like me. Just getting her like this? I don’t like that. You wouldn’t understand.”

Nonsense—if it weren’t for the character setup, you think I’d act like this? Damn it, this novel—why did it have to make me such a rule-abiding villain? But on second thought, if I didn’t follow the rules, the story would probably need a new title. Something like Ye Aotian’s Cuckold Adventures or whatever. Though, it’s already pretty close to that now.

Forget it. The protagonist doesn’t know, and if he doesn’t know, then the story’s still ongoing. Why worry about it? As long as the plot doesn’t go too off track, it’s fine.

As for character consistency? Uh … it’s already gone way off the rails. How much worse could it get? What’s it got to do with me?

But these women—why are they so dead-set on drinking like this, like they’ve got some grudge? Wasn’t it supposed to be a harmonious big family in the novel? Why, in this reincarnation of mine, are they all acting like they want to kill each other?

When the two sisters arrived, Chen Fan had already arranged a car and had them help send everyone off.

Tao Xiaoyao said, “Aren’t you going to lend a hand?”

Chen Fan pointed at Cao Zijin in his arms and said, “You think I can shake this woman off? Her drunken behavior is awful.”

As he said that, he pushed her a bit, but Cao Zijin clung tightly to Chen Fan. When grabbing his arm didn’t work, she grabbed his hair.

Clearly, it was a warning: If you dare let go of me, I’ll make you shave your head and become a monk today.

Cao Zijin was obviously serious. Though she was drunk, she still knew who was the safest person to cling to when wasted.

In the end, everyone was sent off, and Chen Fan carried Cao Zijin on his back as they headed out.

“I don’t want to take the car. Husband, walk with me, okay?”

“It’s late at night. I don’t want to.”

“Please, I’m begging you.”

Fine.

In the end, Chen Fan still carried Cao Zijin on his back, strolling slowly.

“Tell me, why do people have to live so tiringly?”

“I don’t know. I was born without that burden—everything’s prepared for me. I just need to go claim what’s mine when the time comes.”

“Really? That’s nice. So tell me, what do you think a mistress feels?”

“I’m a man, not a woman.”

Heh.

Cao Zijin huffed and said, “My mom was my dad’s mistress. You don’t dislike my background, do you?”

Chen Fan paused for a moment and said, “Would a child ever dislike their own parents?”

Cao Zijin froze for a long time, and then tears suddenly fell.

“Hey, don’t cry! I’m telling you, my suit’s expensive—you’ll have to pay for it.”

“It’s fine. That’s the first time I’ve heard that. Thank you, Chen Fan. From now on, I’ll definitely make you the richest person, the proudest person in this world.”

“Thanks, but just don’t cause me trouble.”

Heh.

Cao Zijin thought for a moment and said, “Husband, hypothetically—hypothetically—if one day you could leave, disappear from this world, would you be willing to go?”

“I don’t know. Why ask that?”

This woman—did she figure something out? That thought is way too terrifying.

Holy crap.

“No, no, I just wanted to hear your thoughts. I suddenly feel like this world is so dull—people are so cold to each other.”

Cao Zijin quickly shifted the topic, covering up her earlier words.

Chen Fan finally let his guard down, thought for a bit, and said, “I firmly believe one thing: this world is inherently full of love. Family would never harm a child. Sure, Ye Zifeng might go after Ye Aotian, but they’re still relatives. And Ye Zimei too—be careful when working with her later.”

“Mm, I know. Don’t worry, I’ve got it under control. Husband, let me tell you a secret.”

Chen Fan said, “Go ahead. Then hurry up and let the driver take us home. It’s weird having the driver follow us while we walk at night.”

“Husband, you were really handsome today, you know?”

“Your standards are too low. When am I not handsome?”

“Husband, me?”

“No, you misheard. You didn’t hear anything. I misspoke. Butler, hurry up and drive us home—I’m exhausted.”

The morning sunlight poured in. At that moment, Cao Zijin slowly opened her eyes, rubbed her temples, and instinctively reached out—uh-oh, there was someone beside her.

Could it be …

“Husband … you … wait, how is it you, Liu Feifei?”

Liu Feifei sprawled out on the bed and said, “Huh? Sis, what’s wrong?”

“How did you end up in my room?”

“I don’t know either, I just stumbled over here somehow. What’s wrong? Sis, what were you just saying about ‘husband’?”

Damn it.

Cao Zijin rubbed her head and said, “Get out of here and fetch me some water quick. My head’s killing me. Yesterday, why did you pretend to be drunk?”

“You guys were drinking so crazily, and besides, Sis, didn’t you tell me to see who Chen Fan ends up choosing?”

Forget about that.

“So who did he choose in the end?”

“He chose you, Sis! How’s that? I did pretty well as your little spy, right?”

Cao Zijin said, “No, that’s not right. It shouldn’t be me.”

“Alright, the real story is I fell asleep and don’t remember, but I heard someone say that you were clinging to Brother Chen Fan and wouldn’t let go no matter what. Brother Chen Fan had no choice but to go along with you.”

Damn it.