Soon, dinner was ready.

Everyone sat together with their scrumptious meals around the warm hearth, and the cake Lin Muan had prepared beforehand delivered punctually to Jing Ting. Along with the dazzling colored lights of the Christmas tree, it was perhaps the warmest and coziest Christmas Eve everyone there ever had.

At the same time, Lin Muan was snuggling up to Sheng Minglan on purpose. And seeing that Jing Yun hadnt taken a seat, Mu Qiqi sneaked up to him and said, Dont you know that Lin Muan is a Casanova? You best watch out, especially with Fourth Sister feeling down right now he just might exploit that chance.

Jing Yun looked at Mu Qiqi and said nothing, although he took a food tray and stiffly squeezed between Muan and Sheng Minglan.

Mu Qiqi and Sheng Xiao shared a glance then and smiled. In the end, goading works best.

Its such a long time since Ive played such a childish game or do we need to make wishes on Christmas Eve? Even so, Lin Muan deliberately looked past Jing Yun to speak to Sheng Minglan. Well, goddess, shall we play a game? How about it?

Lu Qianqian quickly raised her hand in agreement. I second that. Its Qiers birthday and we are all friends here. Lets get the party started.

I have nothing against it. Mu Qiqi raised her brow and turned to Sheng Xiao. And you?

Well see whos the boss here! Tell us the rules!

Lets start with an exciting questioneveryone must answer truthfully or drink five shots if you dont. How about that? We may see each other quite a lot, but we dont really know each other all that well, and since were all friends here, shouldnt we be aware of everyones dark history? Lin Muan said, at once explaining the rules of the game and asking what the others think. So? Are we playing?

Yes. Sheng Xiao replied, sealing the deal.

Alright, Ill start then! Well each answer in a clockwise sequence, and you only pass if everyone is satisfied with the answer! Lin Muan said, readying the shot glasses in front of everyone.

Lets go! Lu Qianqian was naturally very supportivebeing Mu Qiqis best friend, she naturally knew that Mu Qiqi held the mini gathering to help Jing Yun, and was therefore putting on a good show.

First question: the name of your first love!

Bug off! Do you even remember your first love? Lu Qianqian glared at Lin Muan in disdain. Still, Ill be the first to answer since were going by the clock. That said, the whole town knew about my, so do I even have to say it? Duan Shaoan!

Crown Prince?

No one doubted Lu Qianqians answer, which was why everyone immediately turned to Sheng Xiao.

It was Mu Qiqis birthday after all, and if the Crown Prince named another woman, he might be subject to kneeling on a durian.

Be that as it may, he remained fearless and his expression was ever-composed.

What, does everyone think I would just choose any woman? He said, putting his hand over Mu Qiqis shoulder. Theres only one I ever likedmy darling Qier.

Really? Everyone stared at him in suspicion, although Sheng Minglan stood up for him.

I can testify in his stead over this: my cousin was insulated against women before Qiqi appeared in his life.

Well, in that case its a pass. Now, as for Qiqi, we dont need to ask, would we? It would definitely be our Crown Princeits not worth debating, just look at how fascinated she is with him. So, what about you, goddess?

Lin Muan then turned towards the two guests of the hour, with Sheng Minglan blushing before answering stiffly. Its been some years and most of you know him. Leng Feng.

And our next contestant is even more impressive: Jing Yun! Hurry up, tell us who was your first love.

Jing Yun, however, said nothing. He merely picked up the shot glasses, downing one after another in quick succession.

What, you dont have one? What a pity Lin Muan made a fuss over it before taking his turn. Well, my first love was a chubby girl back in grade school named Xiaxia.

Lu Qianqian rolled her eyes. Every other kid is still playing with mud when youve had your sexual awakening.

Dont try to change the subject. Well, the first round is over so lets get on with the second round This is going to be spicy Just you wait.

Lin Muan took a brief break while observing the looks on the others facesSheng Xiao and Mu Qiqi were palpating bliss that everyone could clearly feel, so theres nothing much to go on there.

On the other hand, there were hollow looks in Jing Yun and Sheng Minglans eyes.

Who is the first person you fantasized sexually?

Slap!

Lu Qianqian had brought her palm down on Lin Muan at his question. Pervert!

Cut the crap! Youre drinking if youre not answering!

Lu Qianqian glared at him while promptly downing five shot glasses.

Crown Prince?

Qier! Sheng Xiao answered casually.

Mu Qiqi was stunned once again. Me again?

Dont you know very well the only person I could get hard to? Sheng Xiao whispered into her ear.

Mu Qiqi promptly flushed.

After that, Lin Muan skipped her turn again. Qiqi doesnt need to say it because we all know theres only Crown Prince in her heart. Now, as for goddess

Sheng Minglan was actually sweating over how liberal the question was. Ill drink

Nonetheless, Jing Yun took up the shot glasses before she could and started drinking.

Jing Yun, youre breaking the rulesyou know?

You never mentioned helping is breaking the rules

Lin Muan held his gaze for a beat but let it pass.

Well what about you? Answer the question.

He then told Jing Yun, who said nothing but promptly drank five more shots

Could he really continue with fifteen straight shots? His face was already a little red.

Still, Lin Muan merely showed him a thumbs up in praise. Youre good Anyway, my first sexual fantasy was Angelina Jolie.

Youre the one whos cheating here. Lu Qianqian was very dissatisfied with his answer.

Yes, well, the warm-up is overlets eat or the food might get cold, although some of us might already be drunk. Lin Muan said pointedly, before picking up his fork and knife and walking to Sheng Minglans other side.

May I sit beside you, goddess?

Sheng Minglan nodded.

But as Lin Muan was about to sit, he inadvertently knocked down the red wine in front of her

Sorry, about that, goddess. Ill bring a towel to wipe your feet.

Nonetheless, Jing Yun icily stopped him when he was about to go. Thats unnecessary. Ill go.

But it was my fault. Im a little uncomfortable

Jing Yun promptly stood up, pulling Sheng Minglan with him. Fourth Sister, lets get you clean in the bathroom or youll catch a cold.

Sheng Minglan nodded and simply followed

The four people who remained behind were smiling.

Thats some flaring jealousy.