Qiao Huaiyao saw that Bai Jinyan didn’t seem drunk and said, “Lu Lu said you were drunk, I was worried, so I came to check on you.”
Bai Jinyan slowly raised an eyebrow, put down the menu in his hand, stood up, and embraced Qiao Huaiyao.
Slowly closing his arms and burying his head in his neck, he sighed softly and muttered, “Deduct his salary.”
Qiao Huaiyao felt a bit unsteady, but fortunately, the hand around his waist helped steady him. Listening to Bai Jinyan’s words, he couldn’t help but chuckle, “I came on my own, why would we deduct his salary?”
He patted Bai Jinyan’s back, “Are you okay? Did you drink a lot?”
Qiao Huaiyao didn’t smell alcohol on him, but his clothes felt cool, as if he had just come in from outside.
Bai Jinyan said, “Not much, just a few glasses.”
“Let’s go, back home first.” Qiao Huaiyao didn’t expect the person who drank to remember how many glasses he had. “I brewed some sobering tea before leaving, so I can drink it when we get back.”
Bai Jinyan’s lips curved slightly, and seeing no one around, he lightly kissed Qiao Huaiyao’s cheek, “Hmm.”
Not far away, Lu Lu was detained by Mu Hengtian.
Director Mu fully utilized his expertise and analyzed the situation in endless words.
Finally, when he saw that Lu Lu was still here, he felt something was wrong. “Why are they hugging each other?”
Lu Lu turned his head and met Mu Hengtian’s gaze. “I told you their relationship is very good.”
Mu Hengtian couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.
He knew Bai Jinyan had a good relationship with his younger brother when he live-streamed, but it was almost too good, giving off an unrealistic vibe.
The director’s first reaction was that it was an act. Bai Jinyan’s temper was something he was well aware of. He came from a good family, had power, was academically excellent, and was an all-around talent who could shine wherever he went. He had the capital for such a show.
Mu Hengtian thought it was quite normal.
But now… Mu Hengtian narrowed his eyes; his perspective had been too narrow.
Lu Lu turned and brought the page of the menu that had been packed. “Brother Bai, everything is here.”
Qiao Huaiyao asked, “What’s this?”
Lu Lu had placed the order with the waiter and naturally knew what was inside. He said immediately, “These are some popular desserts from the restaurant. Brother Bai asked me to order them.”
It was obvious who they were ordered for.
Seeing the person beside him who showed no signs of being drunk, Qiao Huaiyao couldn’t help but chuckle.
He reached out to take it but was preempted by Bai Jinyan, who took the cup in his hand. “Let’s go back.”
Lu Lu responded, “Okay, I’ll take care of things here.”
Bai Jinyan, when drunk, didn’t seem much different from his usual self.
Qiao Huaiyao couldn’t tell if he was drunk or not.
After returning home, Qiao Huaiyao settled Bai Jinyan on the sofa. “Sit for a while, I’ll go make some sobering tea for you.”
In the pot specifically used for brewing tea, the sobering tea he had prepared looked just like the pictures in the online tutorials.
Instead of pouring it out immediately, Qiao Huaiyao reheated it a bit.
Bai Jinyan entered the kitchen and hugged him from behind, resting his chin on Qiao Huaiyao’s shoulder.
Qiao Huaiyao looked up, “Hmm?”
Bai Jinyan’s movements were a bit slow, and he didn’t say anything. He gently kissed Qiao Huaiyao and then just quietly hugged him.
While hugging, he didn’t hinder Qiao Huaiyao from making the sobering tea. His hand that should have been raised would loosen.
He leaned against Qiao Huaiyao and didn’t move.
Qiao Huaiyao began to believe; his brother was indeed a little drunk.
It’s just that the degree of intoxication wasn’t too deep.
The sobering tea in the pot was bubbling.
Qiao Huaiyao turned off the heat and was about to get a cup when the cup was already hovering near his hand.
He raised an eyebrow, looking at the person handing him the cup, with a smile in his eyes.
Bai Jinyan, when Qiao Huaiyao turned, leaned down and kissed him.
Qiao Huaiyao smiled as he poured a cup of sobering tea for him, “Drink the sobering tea, and then have something to eat. The dishes are still warm.”
“It’s a bit hot since it was just brewed, so take it slow.”
“Hmm.” Bai Jinyan held Qiao Huaiyao close without releasing him and held a cup of sobering tea.
Qiao Huaiyao felt it was a bit awkward to hold things this way, so he said, “You can sit over there and drink.”
“Hmm.”
He agreed promptly.
But… Qiao Huaiyao lowered his head; the hand around his waist showed no signs of loosening.
He sighed, “Brother… I’ll get the food.”
Bai Jinyan chuckled softly, hugged Qiao Huaiyao tightly for a moment, then finally let go of Qiao Huaiyao, who had been stuck to him for a long time.
He turned and helped take out the dishes from the thermal box.
There were also desserts that were brought back in takeout.