Ai Bai stepped on Xiang Ye's foot. At first, Xiang Ye was a bit confused—he thought Ai Bai did it by accident. But when he looked at Ai Bai, Ai Bai gave him a meaningful glance.
Seeing this, Xiang Ye was stunned for a moment, then suddenly understood.
Logically speaking, to "burn the pot bottom" (a traditional housewarming meal to mark a new home), it should be for a new house!
Ai Bai had just moved into Wang Fangfei's place—how could that be called a new home?
Wang Fangfei was about the same age as Xiang Ye, 27 years old, meaning five years into her career. She had lived in that apartment for five years already. When she graduated from college, she found a job nearby, and her parents bought this apartment for her.
What kind of new house was that? Even Ai Bai hadn't renovated it after moving in...
Besides, if it was a proper housewarming, it wouldn't make sense to invite only two people.
Putting together Ai Bai's earlier bragging about Xiang Ye, Xiang Ye suddenly realized this was... basically a matchmaking setup.
Thinking of this, Xiang Ye couldn't help but chuckle. Damn, this guy even hid it from me. Luckily, I didn't make a fool of myself, or the first impression would've been ruined.
"By the way, Xiang Ye, you've been fishing enough, right? It's time to find a job!"
Just as Xiang Ye felt a bit at a loss, Wang Fangfei suddenly spoke up.
"Oh? Ai Bai didn't tell you?"
Hearing Wang Fangfei mention work, Xiang Ye looked at Ai Bai, who shrugged.
"He did tell you, but he exaggerated a bit. He said you wrote some code, bought the apartment you're renting, bought a car worth several million, and earn more than ten thousand a day... We're all adults, if you're going to lie, at least make it believable!" Ai Bai teased.
Hearing Xiang Ye's question, Wang Fangfei gave Ai Bai a skeptical look, clearly not believing him.
"Uh, actually... he didn't lie." Seeing Wang Fangfei's disbelief, Xiang Ye dug into his pocket, placed the car keys on the table, then took out his phone and searched for a photo of the property deed. He hadn't intended to take it originally, but the day after his parents worried, they asked for a photo to see, so he took one. As for proof of income, he had transaction records.
"Ahem, what's going on?" Seeing Xiang Ye put the car keys on the table and show the property deed photo, Wang Fangfei nearly spat out her drink. She had always thought Ai Bai was lying.
Wow, quietly, Xiang Ye was actually so awesome?
She knew very well how expensive the apartment Ai Bai and Xiang Ye lived in was—over three million yuan. Xiang Ye just bought it on a whim? This was richer than winning the lottery!
"This is from the day before yesterday—over 120,000 yuan in dividends. Your husband didn't lie. Since a week ago, I'm financially free and don't have to work anymore." Xiang Ye showed Wang Fangfei the transaction records before putting his phone away.
Wang Fangfei glared at Ai Bai, who was still smug nearby, as if blaming him for not telling her sooner...
Honestly, Xiang Ye felt sorry for Ai Bai. You don't believe him, then when the facts are right in front of you, you blame him for not convincing you. Poor Ai Bai, it's really hard for him.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wanwan was also shocked by Xiang Ye's words.
She actually knew a bit more than Xiang Ye did, because a few days before coming, Wang Fangfei had already told her that Ai Bai had a brother and that they were going to introduce them.
But she hadn't known Xiang Ye was this capable. It was a bit over the top.
"Alright, enough. Stop worrying about me! Let's eat!" Seeing the slightly awkward atmosphere at the table, Xiang Ye laughed and started picking up food again. At his invitation, the three others resumed eating.
But their moods were different: Xiao Wanwan was a bit shy, Ai Bai was proud—remember how Wang Fangfei had looked down on him for talking about their wedding and the "head car" he'd have? Now it was a slap in the face.
Actually... even now Wang Fangfei didn't recognize the car brand Xiang Ye had.
Wang Fangfei just gave Ai Bai a glare. Well, if anything's wrong, it's definitely not her fault. Xiang Ye could only laugh it off.
Thanks to Xiang Ye's encouragement, the table's atmosphere soon warmed up again. When Xiang Ye and Ai Bai resumed talking about fishing, Wang Fangfei stopped commenting.
She whispered to Xiao Wanwan occasionally while petting Shaoqing, who had fallen asleep nearby.
Unconsciously, the meal went on until about 5 pm. Even Xiang Ye was full and ready to stop.
Just as Xiang Ye prepared to help clean up, Ai Bai suddenly patted him and gestured toward Xiao Wanwan.
"That's enough. We'll clean up here. You take Xiao Wanwan home."
"No need. It's still early, I'll take the subway," Xiao Wanwan said.
"Come on, there's a fancy car here—why take the subway? Plus, check if the car is good enough to be our wedding's head car." Wang Fangfei pushed Xiao Wanwan playfully and smiled.
Then the two of them half-pushed, half-led Xiao Wanwan to the door. Xiang Ye caught their meaning and didn't make it awkward. He went to the door to put on his shoes and picked up the little Shaoqing, who had just woken up and drank some milk.
With Ai Bai and Wang Fangfei's obvious acting, Xiang Ye and Xiao Wanwan left the apartment and headed downstairs to Xiang Ye's car.
Seeing the car, Xiao Wanwan looked it over curiously. It was natural—after all, a million-yuan car isn't often seen on the road, and few people get to ride in one.
"Where are you going? I'll take you!"
As Xiang Ye and Xiao Wanwan got in, Xiang Ye started the navigation and asked her.
"Um, XX Residential Area, Gate 1."
After thinking, Xiao Wanwan gave her neighborhood's name. Xiang Ye entered it and started driving. Once moving, he noticed the atmosphere inside the car was a bit awkward.
As a man, Xiang Ye felt he should say something...
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