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"Your hand cramped up, how did that towel end up in your hand?"
Hu Yifei frowned and looked at Lin Wanyu, "Didn't I ask Wanyu to help me get it?"
Upon hearing this, Su Mingyang and the other three understood. It turned out that Lu Ziqiao hadn't been trying to peep at Yifei while she was taking a bath, but rather he was helping her get a towel.
493 Lu Ziqiao had anticipated that Hu Yifei would ask this question, and quickly said, "It's like this, the three of us wanted to invite you to dinner at 360, but then I saw that Wanyu was holding a very nice bath towel, and I wanted to know what it was made of, so I asked her to show it to me. Suddenly my hand cramped up, and that's how this happened."
As he spoke, he turned back and winked at Lin Wanyu and the others, his eyes filled with pleading.
"is that so"
Hu Yifei looked at Su Mingyang and the other three with some skepticism.
Although Su Mingyang didn't know what Lu Ziqiao was really up to, he was impressed by how well the guy could make up lies. He didn't expose him and just smiled, "That's right, that's how it is."
With Su Mingyang taking the lead, Lin Wanyu and the other two also followed suit.
"Yes, Feifei, Ziqiao is right."
"We can testify that Ziqiao didn't lie!"
"Yes, Yifei, don't overthink it. Ziqiao's character is reliable."
"Alright, if that's the case, then forget it. I'll take a shower first and then come over for dinner."
Hu Yifei pouted, turned around, grabbed a bath towel, and went into the bathroom to take a shower.
"it is good."
Lu Ziqiao immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Turning around and seeing Su Mingyang, Lin Wanyu's large eyes were filled with deep doubt. She waved and led them out of the living room.
Once in the corridor, Lu Ziqiao said to Meijia and Guan Gu with an annoyed tone, "What's wrong with you two? Didn't I tell you to whistle in case of an emergency?"
"I...I forgot."
Chen Meijia knew it was her fault and said aggrievedly.
Lu Ziqiao rolled his eyes, speechless at Chen Meijia's brain.
Guan Gu Shenqi scratched his head sheepishly, "I didn't forget, but by the time I wanted to whistle, Mingyang-jun had already gone in and seen you, so it didn't seem necessary."
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Hearing the conversation between the three, Lin Wanyu asked in confusion, "Are you guys playing hide-and-seek?"
Su Mingyang was both amused and exasperated, jokingly saying, "Haha, I saw Ziqiao run in wanting something to eat. Maybe all the yogurt, jelly, and cookies you put in the fridge, Wanyu, are already dead."
He often heard gnawing sounds coming from the living room in the middle of the night, initially thinking it was a mouse. One time, he quietly opened the door and peeked out, only to discover it was Lu Ziqiao, that big rat! "Ah!"
Lin Wanyu was stunned for a moment, then realized what was going on and said, "I was wondering why so many snacks were missing. Mingyang and Feifei didn't eat much of them. So you ate them, Ziqiao."
The mysterious disappearance of snacks had always been a supernatural event in her mind, but when Lu Ziqiao realized it, he panicked. He thought no one knew, but Su Mingyang had found out. He denied it, saying, "Nothing of the sort! I'm not a mouse, why would I steal food!"
Chen Meijia rolled her eyes at Lu Ziqiao's nonchalant attitude as he said this: "Admit it, Ziqiao."
Lu Ziqiao didn't speak, but glared at Chen Meijia. If he admitted to something like this, how could he have any shame? Lin Wanyu laughed and said, "Forget it, it's just a few snacks. I'm not that stingy. Just take them if you want."
Seeing that Lin Wanyu didn't hold it against him, Lü Ziqiao gave her a grateful look.
Chen Meijia smiled broadly and said excitedly, "Haha, since you've said so, Wanyu, then I won't be polite! Speaking of which, that yogurt you bought is really delicious!"
Lin Wanyu's eyes curved into a smile: "If it tastes good, drink more."
Seeing the conversation veering off course, Su Mingyang quickly said, "Alright, Ziqiao, tell me, what are you planning this time?"
Lu Ziqiao and Guan Gu Meijia exchanged glances, pondered for two seconds, and recalled the incident at the elderly art performance last time. Su Mingyang and the other two hadn't told anyone about what happened, so this time it should be fine too.
I had no choice but to tell them the whole story.
It turns out that all of this was caused by one thing—Hu Yifei lent the money to Lu Zhanbo.
Lu Zhanbo then lent it to Chen Meijia.
Chen Meijia then lent it to Guan Gu Shenqi.
Guan Gu Shenqi lent it to Lü Ziqiao again.
Lu Ziqiao then lent it to Xiao Hei.
As a result, Xiao Hei lost it while using it to photograph women in swimsuits.
Hu Yifei needed the money urgently and told them to return it quickly.
However, they couldn't come up with the money. Coincidentally, Lu Ziqiao's godfather, who happened to be visiting, learned about this and wrote Hu Yifei a check for 20,000 yuan, helping Lu Ziqiao out of his predicament.
However, the check was counterfeit and couldn't be cashed! Left with no other option, they conspired to steal it back.
That's how it happened.
Lu Ziqiao helplessly shrugged.
Su Mingyang nodded, his eyes lighting up: "Ziqiao, your godfather is here!"
In the original novel, Zi Qiao's godfather was a rather interesting old man; he still vaguely remembered him.
"Um."
Lu Ziqiao nodded, then suddenly felt something was amiss and asked, "By the way, Mingyang, from what you're saying, you already knew I had a godfather?"
"Uh, I'm guessing. You're so good at bluffing, you must have been taught by an elder. But your own parents definitely wouldn't have taught you, so it must have been a master or something."
Su Mingyang made it up.
"Oh, you guessed right."
Lu Ziqiao nodded.
Lin Wanyu asked, "Ziqiao, did you get the check?"
Su Mingyang and the others were also concerned about this issue, and they all looked at Lü Ziqiao.
"No, I've been looking for ages and can't find it."
Lu Ziqiao said helplessly, "I bet Yifei always carries it with her."
Chen Meijia asked, "Then what should we do?"
Lu Ziqiao shook his head and looked at Su Mingyang: "Mingyang, can you help me think of a solution?"
Su Mingyang shrugged and said, "What can I do? Isn't deception your forte? Use it! If you can't do it, have your godfather step in."
Lu Ziqiao's eyes dimmed: "Alright, that's the only way."
Chapter 234 No change! I'll learn this!
"Ziqiao"
Just as Lü Ziqiao was at his wit's end, a strong, aged voice rang out.
The owner of the voice was upright, vigorous, with a round and kind face, and a sharp glint in his eyes. He had his hair neatly combed back and was about sixty years old, like an old gun.
It was Lu Ziqiao's godfather, the one who ruined his son's life.
Seeing his father come out, Lü Ziqiao quickly introduced, "Dad, these are also my friends, Mingyang and Wanyu. They're the only couple in our apartment."
The old man looked at Su Mingyang and Lin Wanyu with a broad smile and said, "Oh, hello, I'm Ziqiao's godfather. You can call me 'Old Man' just like Ziqiao does."
"Hello, Dad."
Su Mingyang and Lin Wanyu responded with smiles.
The old man looked at the two holding hands and continued, "Oh, seeing you two reminds me of my youth. Back then, I was just like you, wandering in the sea of love with a girl. The taste of love was so wonderful, and I still savor it to this day. It's worth mentioning that you are the most loving couple I've ever seen in my life, like a prince and princess from a fairy tale. Enjoy your love, young people, I believe you will last a long time."
"Thanks."
Lin Wanyu was overjoyed by her father's words and hugged Su Mingyang's arm tightly with a smile.
Su Mingyang felt quite pleased. This old man had a good way of speaking; he was indeed worthy of being Ziqiao's teacher.
If he were to offer them something to buy right now, they wouldn't hesitate at all.
The old man, unaware of Su Mingyang's thoughts, readily invited, "Oh, I just made mozzarella sausages and sandwiches, they're really flavorful. How about we have dinner together?"
Su Mingyang smiled and said, "No need, thank you for your kindness, Father."
"Oh, young man, don't be shy. Food tastes better when everyone shares it. Come on!"
The old man warmly invited her, saying, "Look at your beautiful girlfriend; I'm sure she's hungry right now."
The old man was right. Lin Wanyu felt her stomach rumbling, and a blush rose on her cheeks.
Su Mingyang glanced at Wan Yu, immediately understanding her meaning, and smiled, "Alright then, thank you for your hospitality, Father."
"Thank you, Dad."
Seeing that the two agreed, the old man was very pleased: "Oh, it's nothing. Your presence will undoubtedly add a lot of flavor and color to tonight's dinner. It's my honor."
Su Mingyang was both amused and exasperated: "Haha, Dad, you're exaggerating."
Just then, Hu Yifei came out after taking a shower and said, "Why are you all standing at the door?"
The old man smiled and said, "Oh, beautiful lady, you've finally arrived! Come and enjoy a delicious dinner with us."
"Okay, Dad."
Hu Yifei smiled.
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