Xiao Hua is practicing in seclusion, so let's go back and talk about Huang Ming.
Since the last exchange with Xiao Hua, Huang Ming told Zhang Mengmeng that Zhang Mengmeng had spiritual roots.
Zhang Mengmeng didn't believe it at first and thought Huang Ming had read too many novels about cultivating immortals.
But after Huang Ming's personal demonstration, Zhang Mengmeng had no choice but to believe it, and then started formal practice under Huang Ming's personal guidance.
Time went on like this. One day a few months later, Huang Ming was practicing at home and received a call from Cheng Nian'er, saying that her birthday would be in a few days and she would organize a birthday party.
The banquet was divided into two halves. The first half was held at a hot pot restaurant and the second half at a KTV. She invited Huang Ming and Yang Xukuan to attend.
Of course, Huang Ming's girlfriend and Yang Xukuan's wife were also invited.
On Cheng Nian'er's birthday, Huang Ming went to pick up Zhang Mengmeng early and came to the hot pot restaurant early.
Not long after, Yang Xukuan and her wife, the teacher Xia mentioned before, also arrived early.
I have to mention here that everyone calls Yang Xukuan’s wife Teacher Xia, but his wife is really not a teacher.
Teacher Xia’s name is Xia Hong. She is a senior white-collar worker at an airline in Yunling. She is responsible for the company’s safety and quality work. Her office is located at the local airport.
The reason why everyone calls her Teacher Xia is because Xia Hong is a well-educated person who always likes to think of the best when things happen, and always likes to act like a caring big sister to persuade everyone. Hence the name "Teacher Xia".
Not long after they met and chatted, Cheng Nian'er and the friends she invited arrived one after another. Due to work reasons, Cheng Nian'er's husband Guo Jun did not attend.
However, the people who came were all classmates or friends of Cheng Nian'er, and everyone knew each other, so after a few simple polite words, everyone took their seats and started serving food.
After sitting down, Teacher Xia looked at Deng Liu.
"Hey, Lao Niu, why do I think you are getting younger and younger? How do you take care of yourself? Are you using any new products?"
After hearing Teacher Xia's question, Cheng Nian'er also turned to look at Deng Liu.
"Huh? It's true. If Teacher Xia hadn't said this, even I wouldn't have noticed. Lao Niu, you really seem to be getting younger and younger."
When everyone else sitting there heard this, they all looked at Deng Liu.
"No? I should eat and sleep. I don't use any special products. Hey, I said you can't look at me like this, okay? I don't have any flowers on my face."
Deng Liu was a little embarrassed by everyone and blushed.
"You must have gone for cosmetic injections? We are about the same age, but you look younger than us."
A beautiful woman sitting next to Cheng Nian'er said something.
"Sister is right, Lao Niu must have gone for an injection," another beauty named Xiao Liao also said.
"No? How is that possible? I'm naturally beautiful and I don't need injections at all."
Deng Liu quickly adapted to the way of chatting between these beautiful young women and began to feel proud.
"Hey, sister, and Xiao Liao, why do you talk about this when we meet? Today is Xiaoya's birthday, let's toast her first."
Seeing that everyone was questioning Deng Liu, Huang Ming intervened.
"Why do you interrupt what we women are talking about?".
The beautiful woman named Xiao Liao rolled her eyes at Huang Ming.
"That's right, Lao Niu, tell me quickly, how do you maintain it?"
Cheng Nian'er also rolled his eyes at Huang Ming.
"Eh? You're actually ignoring me. Okay, then you can chat slowly. Come on, Lao Mang, we men can drink by ourselves."
Seeing that he was ignored, Huang Ming felt a little embarrassed and raised his glass to Yang Xukuan and the other male compatriots at the table.
After Yang Xukuan finished drinking, he looked at Huang Ming, and then deliberately stretched his head to look at Zhang Mengmeng who was sitting next to Huang Ming.
"Old Ming, you have to get used to it. Let me tell you, when these women get together, they talk about either beauty or children. If you two want to join, I'm afraid you will have to work harder."
"That's right, Lao Ming, when will you and Mengmeng give out sweets?".
Cheng Nian'er immediately answered.
Only then did Huang Ming realize that all of the people present here had either become fathers or mothers long ago or were already married and had families. Only he and Zhang Yinyin were not married yet. He blushed and quickly looked away.
"Hey? Why are you talking about me? You should continue talking about beauty. Hey, old cow, tell me, how come you take care of yourself so well?"
But Cheng Nian'er obviously didn't want to let him go, and continued to pick up whichever pot he wanted.
"I'm talking to Huang Ming, it's none of your business whether Lao Niu is well cared for or not? Tell me quickly, when will you and Mengmeng give out the candy? Don't let us wait until the flowers have withered."
"Yes, Huang Ming. Getting married is a major event in life. Once you meet the right person, you have to hurry up. Even if you are not in a hurry, you still have to think about their cuteness."
Teacher Xia answered and looked at Zhang Mengmeng.
As the saying goes, three scholars talked about books, three butchers talked about pigs, and a group of women talked about husbands.
"Well, it seems there are still a few dishes left. I'll go hurry up."
Huang Ming knew that he could not defeat these women, and he also knew that everything they said was harmful, so he found an excuse to avoid them.
"Stop, what kind of food should I add? We will do the same thing when you leave, sit down."
Cheng Nian'er smiled proudly.
But at this moment, Yang Xukuan stood up.
"Okay, okay, it's not easy for everyone to get together. Today is Xiaoya's birthday. Come, let's all wish her good luck every year and good luck every year."
"Happy birthday sister."
The beautiful woman called sister also stood up and raised her glass.
"I wish our beautiful lady Cheng a happy birthday and happy every day."
That little Liao also got up.
Even Lao Niu, a non-drinker, stood up and raised his glass.
"I wish my darling will become more beautiful and younger."
Cheng Nian'er was very happy and stood up and raised his wine glass.
"Thank you everyone. All of you here today are my relatives. I won't say anything else. Come on, everyone is doing well."
After saying that, he raised his neck and drank the wine.
After toasting and sitting down, Lao Niu asked.
"Where's our eldest brother? How dare he not come to your birthday?".
"Hey, your eldest brother is a fan of officialdom. He only knows how to work and work overtime in one day. How can he take care of my birthday?" Cheng Nian'er started to talk half-truths again.
"You don't care about him, as long as he pays the money on time every month, right?"
Huang Ming interjected.
When Teacher Xia next to him heard this, he immediately disagreed.
"Hey, Huang Ming, you're wrong to say that. A man can't just care about money, he also has to take care of his family. Children cannot lack the love of a father and a wife needs constant company, otherwise problems will arise. You don't understand it now, but you will definitely know it in the future."
"Uh, yes, yes, hey, I'm just wondering, why does Lao Niu take good care of himself so well? Hey, Lao Niu, what about you, how come you are getting younger and more beautiful?"
Huang Ming changed the topic again.
"Huh? I don't think I'm young? Everyone is the same."
Lao Niu didn't understand and answered smoothly.
"Impossible, Lao Niu, are you becoming more and more beautiful because of eating the bird's nest I sold you?".
Teacher Xia took over the conversation. She was also doing micro-business and selling bird's nests part-time.
"Bird's nest? Probably not. I bought it and forgot to eat it. Could it be because I often play golf? Isn't it said that life lies in sports?"
Lao Niu himself didn't know, so he started discussing it with everyone.
After successfully changing the topic, Huang Ming breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't dare to answer the conversation casually anymore. He just kept picking up food for Zhang Mengmeng and occasionally had a drink with Yang Xukuan and other male compatriots until the end of the meal.
