Chapter 751 - Ulterior Motives
Chapter 751 of "Super Soldier in the City" begins with suspense: Chapter 751: Chapter 789 Ulterior MotivesThese were his own brothers, and although they hadnât seen... Donât stop reading!
Chapter 751: Chapter 789 Ulterior MotivesThese were his own brothers, and although they hadnât seen each other for many years, Li Yifei still felt a strong sense of closeness. He began to display his culinary skills and got busy. Ning Xinâer was bustling around him, acting as his assistant, which was quite different from Xu Yingying who couldnât do anything. At least Ning Xinâer was quite skilled at tasks like chopping vegetables.
Li Yifei also said with a smile, "I would have never guessed, you, a wealthy young miss, can actually chop vegetables."
Ning Xinâer smiled proudly and said, "Thatâs right, I can do a lot of things, itâs just that you never knew before."
Li Yifei laughed heartily and said, "I never imagined that! You used to be a wild girl, and now youâve become a pure and innocent celebrity. Thatâs already beyond surprising to me."
Ning Xinâer raised the kitchen knife and said, "Who are you calling a wild girl?"
Li Yifei pointed at her hand and said, "Isnât this what a wild girl does? Who else waves a kitchen knife at people?"
Ning Xinâer chuckled and said, "Itâs been a long time since Iâve had the chance to wave a kitchen knife at someone."
"Sister-in-law, let me help out too," Song Taoâs wife said as she arrived at the kitchen entrance.
Ning Xinâer turned around with a smile and said, "Today youâre guests at our place, how can we let guests cook? Just wait to eat, go watch some TV and rest for a while."
Song Tao also came over with a snicker and said, "I didnât see that coming, a big star like our sister-in-law can actually cook."
Ning Xinâer replied with a sweet smile, "Of course, even if Iâm a star outside, at home Iâm still your brotherâs wife. If a wife doesnât cook for her husband, sheâd get scolded by him. Donât think Yifei is cooking today; usually, if I want to eat the food he makes, itâs really difficult. Itâs only because of you guys that I get the chance."
Song Tao gave Li Yifei a thumbs-up and said, "Bro, youâre really blessed."
Li Yifei laughed and said, "Donât be deceived by how nice your sister-in-law appears in front of you all. When youâre not here, she bullies me a lot."
Ning Xinâer protested, "Donât talk bad about me." But her demeanor was still charming and alluring.
The kitchen was an open one, and you could directly see the two people inside from the living room, so Ning Xinâer couldnât make any over-the-top moves toward Li Yifei. But wiping off his sweat and the occasional bumping into each other made her heart skip a beat, giving her a sweetness that was hard to put into words.
At that moment, Ning Xinâer was like a girl who had just fallen in love, filled with sweetness in her heart regardless of what she was doing with the man she loved.
When the meal was ready, Ning Xinâer brought out two bottles of fine Maotai. As soon as the liquor was placed on the table, Meng Lei and Song Taoâs eyes lit up. The last time Li Yifei brought Maotai, their uncles had gotten a taste, and they raved about how good it was. However, Meng Lei and Song Tao had not had the chance to try it. Although there was still some at home, their old man firmly refused to let them drink it. Such expensive liquor had to be treasured; it would only be opened for very special guests, otherwise, it was better to just look at it than drink it.
Ning Xinâer poured the liquor for everyone and said with a smile, "Drink up, I bought four bottles just in case you donât have enough fun."
"Sister-in-law, how much does a bottle of this liquor cost?" Meng Lei asked innocently.
Ning Xinâer said with a smile, "I think itâs more than two thousand per bottle."
"More than two thousand?" Meng Lei and Song Tao cried out in shock, feeling as if they were not just drinking liquor, but liquid gold.
In reality, Ning Xinâer had understated the price. Ordinary Maotai might cost a few hundred yuan per bottle, but a genuine thirty-year-old cellar-aged Maotai was rare in the market. If one could indeed find a real one, it would absolutely be worth more than two thousand yuan. To please Li Yifei, Ning Xinâer was most willing to spare no expense. What did money matter if it could make Li Yifei happy? Even if it meant spending all her savings, it would be worth it.
"Sister-in-law, this liquor is too expensive. Canât we drink something cheaper?" Song Tao grimaced, feeling embarrassed to even hold the glass.
Ning Xinâer laughed and said, "Now that itâs open, how can we not drink it? Besides, you are Yifeiâs relatives, and since youâve come, how can I entertain you with anything but the best? Let me tell you, donât be reserved with me; if you are, your sister-in-law will be unhappy." Towards the end, she feigned a stern expression.
Li Yifei also said with a smile, "Come on, this is your first time at our place, and your sister-in-law has brought out the good booze for you."
Ning Xinâerâs stern face relaxed, and she said with a smile, "Donât expect such treats every time you come here to eat in the future."
With those words from Ning Xinâer, Meng Lei and Song Tao relaxed a bit. Lured by the aroma of the alcohol, they began to drink happily. Song Taoâs wife wasnât much of a drinker, but hearing about the liquorâs price, she tried a small cup, if only so she could say she had drunk such pricey alcohol in the future.
After drinking for a while, Li Yifei started to reminisce with his brothers about old times, and they got into the spirit. Song Tao and Meng Lei let loose, and the more they drank, the merrier they became.
"Dad, Mom, I want to go back, itâs not fun here." Everyone was enjoying their drinks, but Little Yifei was feeling bored and pouted, asking to go back.
Ning Xinâer inwardly cursed her bad luck and hurriedly said, "Okay, Mom will take you there."
"Sister-in-law, where is my niece trying to go?" Song Taoâs wife immediately asked, puzzled.
Ning Xinâer laughed and said, "I have a friend who also lives here, and my daughter often plays at her place. Iâm just going to take her over now, otherwise sheâll get bored. You guys keep drinking, Iâll be back soon."
Ning Xinâer quickly sent Little Yifei away. Although her daughter was the bond that connected her to Li Yifei, todayâs gathering wasnât quite suitable for her daughter.
Song Tao and the others didnât think much of it. On their previous visit, Ning Xinâer and Li Yifei had left with Little Yifei, and since she called them âDadâ and âMom,â no one knew that Little Yifei had more than just Ning Xinâer as a âMom.â
Ning Xinâer returned quickly and began urging Meng Lei and Song Tao to drink more, truly playing the role of a hospitable and good daughter-in-law.
Song Tao and Meng Lei were not often in the company of a big star for drinks, so their hearts were full of excitement and thrill. With Ning Xinâer offering more drinks, they could hardly refuse. Plus, as young men, they naturally had strong constitutions and boldly matched Li Yifei drink for drink, unaware that they had already finished two bottles of white spirit.
"I must say, bro..." Song Tao gave Li Yifei a hearty slap on the shoulder, his tongue tying up as he spoke, "Iâve admired you since I was a kid, and now I admire you even more. To be able to marry such an incredible woman as my sister-in-law, youâre truly my idol... Come on, another one."
Li Yifei chuckled. He wasnât as drunk as Meng Lei and Song Tao, and replied, "Donât envy me, be careful or your sister-in-law will sort you out. Sheâs a great girl, and if it werenât for her sticking with you, would you have been able to marry her? You should treat your sister-in-law a bit better."
Song Tao grinned, wrapped his arm around his wifeâs waist, and said, "Thatâs right, my wife is wonderful too. Itâs my good fortune to have married her."
Song Taoâs wife, Liu Ying, pushed his hand away and said with a flushed face and a scolding tone, "Arenât you worried about others laughing at us?"
Song Tao, with a thick skin, grinned and replied, "Whatâs there to worry about? Isnât she my wife? Sister-in-law, a couple being affectionate like this is pretty normal, right?"
Ning Xinâer let out a light laugh, turned to look at Li Yifei, and said, "Of course it is. Between husband and wife, the more love, the better, especially for newlyweds like you who are in the honeymoon phase."
"Youâre not married yet," came a buzz from Meng Lei.
Li Yifei and the others were taken aback, and then burst into laughter. Ning Xinâer, with pursed lips, said, "Little Lei, you donât need to worry. Rest assured, Iâve got your backâIâll definitely find you a beautiful and good wife."
Meng Lei smiled wide and said cheerfully, "She doesnât have to be too beautiful; as long as she treats me well, thatâs enough."
Ning Xinâer immediately said, "You canât have such low standards. Youâre my brother-in-law, Ning Xinâerâs brother-in-law. If I donât find you a good wife, how could I face Auntie when I go back home?"
Meng Lei got even happier, fully trusting Ning Xinâerâs promise. But Li Yifei was secretly kicking Ning Xinâer under the table. Meng Lei might have been simple, finding a wife for him wouldnât be impossible, but finding someone too good might be more difficult.
Ning Xinâer kicked back at Li Yifei, still looking confident, leaving Li Yifei at a loss.
Another bottle of Maotai was opened and the three men continued to drink. Maotai might have been good, but it was high in alcohol content. Even three young and strong men could not handle too much of it. Li Yifei was still alright, but Meng Lei and Song Tao were now a drunken mess. Meng Lei was slumped over the table, sound asleep, while Song Tao was slurring incomprehensibly.
Song Taoâs wife, Liu Ying, was only slightly tipsy and said with an amused exasperation, "These two, getting drunk on their first visit to my sister-in-lawâs house, itâs so embarrassing."
Ning Xinâer chuckled and said, "This just shows they donât see me as an outsider. Honey, can you carry Little Lei to the couch to sleep, and let Song Tao and Liu Ying sleep in my daughterâs room?"
Liu Ying piped up, "Sister-in-law, that seems a bit inappropriate, why donât we wait for them to sober up a bit, and then we can go back to the dorm to sleep?"
Ning Xinâerâs tone became firmer as she said, "How can that be okay? Youâve come to my house, and if I let you go back to the dormitory, that would be extremely impolite. Donât be so formal; just stay at our place tonight."
Liu Ying, looking at the drunken Song Tao and Meng Lei, realized how difficult it would be to move the two of them and begrudgingly agreed.
At that time, Li Yifei was shaking his head at Ning Xinâer, realizing that she was clearly intending to make him stay the night. He really couldnât leave now. He was Ning Xinâerâs husband, and how would it look if he didnât sleep at home with two âbrothersâ at the house?