Chapter 3939 - 3927: A Great Celebration
Chapter 3939: Chapter 3927: A Great Celebration
"I’ll drive in front, you guys follow behind."
"Alright."
Lin Yi got into the car, then dialed Ji Qingyan’s number.
"Has Nuonuo finished school?"
"I’m almost at the kindergarten, are you coming over?"
"My colleagues are here, we’re having dinner together tonight. Come with me, I’m coming over to find you now."
"I can’t, I haven’t changed my clothes. I’m dressed too casually, I need to go home and change."
"No need, they’re all not outsiders, you’ve met them, just dress casually," Lin Yi said, "Also, help me book a good place."
"A good place..."
Ji Qingyan muttered, "How about Old Qin’s place?"
"They said this time we need to go to a nicer place, book somewhere slightly more expensive."
"Then don’t come over, I’ll send you the address later and you can just head there."
"Alright."
Soon after, Ji Qingyan sent over the restaurant’s address. It was a Lu Cuisine Restaurant called Crab House, which Lin Yi had been to before; the average cost per person was over 4000.
Such a price is quite extravagant even in Zhong Hai.
Following the address, Lin Yi drove over, and though he’d be spending big today, his heart was still filled with joy.
The energy of the group also uplifted his mood, and he was looking forward to the meal ahead.
About twenty minutes later, everyone’s cars stopped in front of Crab House.
The restaurant is within a villa area and only serves two tables a day, with one table being reserved for important guests and not open to the public.
"Reservation under Ji Qingyan." At the entrance, Lin Yi said to the female server dressed in a traditional Chinese qipao.
The server glanced down, "Alright, please follow me."
Led by the server, the group went up to the second floor.
The entire second floor is a dining area with a traditional, elegant ambiance; outside there’s a lotus pond. The decor and furnishings are quite elaborate—money well-spent.
Everyone took their seats, "Order whatever you like, today’s meal is on me."
"Then we won’t hold back."
True to their word, no one spared Lin Yi any expense, ordering only the priciest items.
"Now that you’ve ordered, stop keeping us in suspense, tell us what’s going on."
"Lin Bro, isn’t your wife coming over later?"
Lin Yi nodded, "Mm-hmm."
"Then let’s not rush, let’s wait until she arrives."
"You all are keeping such a big secret—if what you’re going to say later doesn’t live up to this meal, you’ll all have to swim five kilometers in the sea."
Luo Qi gave a mysterious smile, "I guarantee this news will make this meal worth every penny."
"Alright, I’m waiting."
A few minutes later, the sound of a sweet, childish voice was heard.
"Daddy..."
Little Nuonuo struggled to climb the stairs to the second floor, holding a bottle of brandy, while Ji Qingyan followed behind, carrying a wooden box filled with more wine.
Before Lin Yi could get up, Xiao Bing was the first to approach.
"Oh my, let Aunt hug you."
"Hehe, Mommy and I brought you some wine."
"Nuonuo is so capable, Auntie gives you a kiss."
"Mwa..."
The group stood up and greeted Ji Qingyan, "Sister-in-law."
"Have a seat, have a seat, we’re all family here."
Everyone sat down, Ji Qingyan seated next to Lin Yi, and Little Nuonuo between Ji Qingyan and Xiao Bing.
"Alright, everyone’s here now. So tell me, why am I hosting this dinner?"
"Ahem ahem..."
Luo Qi cleared his throat, looking mischievously at Sui Qiang and Yu Siying.
At the same time, everyone else turned their gaze towards the two.
Lin Yi and Ji Qingyan suspected that today’s meal might have something to do with them.
"You two, stop hiding and tell us what’s going on."
Sui Qiang chuckled naïvely but said nothing.
Yu Siying, usually very open, seemed a bit shy and said bashfully:
"Boss, the two of us have gotten our marriage certificate."
"Huh?"
Hearing this news truly surprised Lin Yi and Ji Qingyan.
"When did this happen?"
"We got the certificate this morning, came over in the afternoon."
Yu Siying’s tone was light, with traces of tenderness in her eyes.
"That’s great, getting married is wonderful, hahaha..."
At this moment, Lin Yi wanted to say something but didn’t know how to express his emotions.
Yet the joy was written all over his face.
"With the certificate in hand, when are you planning the ceremony?"
"We haven’t figured that out yet, no rush."
"It’s just a formality, no need to hurry, but I stand by what I said before—no matter who gets married, they’ll each get a Cullinan."
"Thanks, boss."
"Come on, fill your glasses."
Everyone filled their glasses to the brim, cheering with excitement.
It’s a joyous occasion for them both, and also a big celebration for the whole group, an indescribable joy spread like waves.
One glass of wine after another was the best testament.
That evening, after dinner, Ji Qingyan took Little Nuonuo home to put him to bed.
Lin Yi called Qin Han and the others to head to the bar, where they played until the wee hours.
Lin Yi didn’t go home, sleeping in a hotel for the night.
Early the next morning, Lin Yi took half the day off.
The group mentioned no other intentions, nor did they come for fun; they specifically came to deliver this news to Lin Yi and were leaving today, as there were still many things waiting for them to complete at the Central Guards Brigade.
By around ten in the morning, since they had to catch a flight in the afternoon, they got up one after another.
"How’s the situation at the brigade? Didn’t you say there was news about the second half of the Sheepskin Scroll?"
"There is news, but for now, it’s just that—news. No other clues have come out, and the whole world is on edge," said Xiao Bing.
"Heard several small organizations suffered because they were mistakenly thought to have the second half of the Sheepskin Scroll, and everyone is on high alert."
"That’s normal, same goes for us."
Everyone nodded, Xiao Bing said:
"Boss, we’re leaving. Is there anything you want to remind us of?"
"In terms of work, there’s nothing to worry about, but you all should stop delaying, hurry up and find someone."
"Hehe, no rush, we can still enjoy our freedom a bit longer."
Lin Yi felt helpless with these people, they really know how to worry him.
After finishing breakfast, the group left the hotel.
With time still on hand, Lin Yi drove them to the airport.
Before they left, he hugged Sui Qiang and Yu Siying.
"From now on, you’re people with a family, take good care of each other and plan for kids soon."
"Understood."
"When you’re planning the wedding, head to Chengdu and bring the old couple over. With Zhou Liang gone, we’re their kids now, don’t skimp on the proper courtesy."
"Understood."