# 1457
Chapter 1458: Toasting
"Hey hey, did you see that? The one in the cloak sitting by the hotpot drinking nonstop!"
"I saw it! It's really him!"
"He's a bit chubby... but if you look closely, he's actually pretty handsome."
"Of course! That's Baili Pangpang from the Night Watch squad! That Taiji Bagua diagram that saved so many people today was released by him."
"I saw it too, he looked so cool standing on the Taiji diagram calling down lightning!"
"Ehh... I think he's okay, but the two next to him seem a bit more handsome, especially the one on the left."
"That's Lin Qiye, captain of the Night Watch, and beside him is An Qingyu, the vice-captain. I heard they both have partners already."
"What a pity... what about the one with his back to us?"
"That one's no good, he looks too fierce. He's not as cute as Baili Pangpang."
"Baili Pangpang has always been single, right? Want to go ask for his contact info later?"
"That wouldn't be appropriate, would it?"
"What's not appropriate about it? The war is already over. If we don't make an effort, once they leave here, we might never see them again in our whole lives."
"Then... then who should go?"
"Rock paper scissors! Whoever loses... no, whoever wins goes!"
"..."
Amidst the chatter of a group of nurses, Molly sleepily pushed open the door.
She stood in the corridor, looking at the bustling square not far away. After listening for a while, her expression immediately turned strange.
"Rock paper... scissors!!"
After a series of rounds, a nurse with flushed cheeks ran down the stairs, quickly heading toward the figure in the square.
The remaining nurses pushed and shoved each other, and two or three more rushed out, hurrying after her.
Molly stood in place, the corner of her mouth twitching slightly. Instinctively she wanted to follow... but she managed to stop herself.
"This troublemaker... quite the ladies' man, isn't he?" Molly murmured to herself, her tone carrying a hint of annoyance.
After hesitating for a moment, as if making up her mind, she abruptly turned and walked back into the room, grabbing a towel and comb before hurrying toward the bathroom.
...
"U-um... my name is Rui Liangying... can I have your contact information?"
Beside the steaming hotpot, a young woman in white clothes had flushed cheeks. She lowered her head and asked quietly.
Before her, Baili Pangpang was frozen in place.
The others at the table were equally stunned.
Lin Qiye, An Qingyu, Cao Yuan, and Jiang Er exchanged quick glances, feigning composure as they ate a bite of food, their ears simultaneously perking up.
Baili Pangpang opened his mouth, only managing to react after a long while. "You... I... do I know you?"
"N-no." The girl gritted her teeth, pulled out a slip of paper from her chest, and stuffed it directly into Baili Pangpang's arms. "If you don't want to give it to me, that's fine... this is my phone number, WeChat is the same number! G-goodbye!"
The girl's face had turned completely red like an apple. After stuffing in the note, she immediately covered her face and ran back.
"Cough cough cough..."
Lin Qiye lightly cleared his throat, giving Baili Pangpang a look with an interesting expression. "Impressive charm."
Baili Pangpang: ...
He held the note, somewhat at a loss. After hesitating, he still stuffed it into his pocket, muttering, "This is really strange... at a time like this, my love luck has finally arrived?"
"The girl looks nice, you could try getting to know her." Wen Qimo laughed heartily.
Hongying watched the girl leave, glancing carefully at Baili Pangpang, then studying Lin Qiye for a moment. Her brow was full of confusion...
That can't be right!
We have such a handsome guy as Qiyе sitting right here, so why would that girl only give Baili Pangpang her contact info?
"Qiyе, you should also put in some effort." Wen Qimo winked at him. "When are you going to bring a girl home for us to see?"
Lin Qiye hesitated for a moment, then still spoke up. "I have someone I like. I'll bring her back in a while."
Hearing this, Hongying's eyes immediately lit up as she excitedly asked, "Who? What's her name? When did this happen? How did you meet?!"
"Her name is Jialan. We've known each other for a while now... but right now, she's having some physical issues." Lin Qiye paused, set down the chopsticks in his hand, and said seriously, "Once she wakes up, I'll bring her back to see all of you... I want to marry her."
Pfft—!!!
An Qingyu abruptly spat out the wine in her mouth.
Beside her, Baili Pangpang, Cao Yuan, and the others all simultaneously gasped, their mouths hanging open in shock.
Jiang Er sat on the coffin board, casting a leisurely glance at An Qingyu. Her expression seemed to say: See? I was right, wasn't I?
"Marriage?" Hongying was stunned for a long moment before reacting. "Is it moving that fast?"
"I'm not getting married right away. I just have this idea. It still depends on her."
Lin Qiye smiled.
Baili Pangpang looked at the smile on Lin Qiye's face. For some reason, an image of Molly suddenly flashed through his mind...
Lin Qiye's relationship was about to bear fruit, and An Qingyu and Jiang Er's were also inevitable. So what about himself?
Baili Pangpang's fists clenched beneath the table. A bitter feeling rose in his heart. He filled his cup with wine, raised it toward Lin Qiye, and laughed loudly:
"Qiyе, then I'll wish you and Sister Lan an early happy wedding!"
When Lin Qiye heard this, his expression was somewhat strange, but he still raised his glass and clinked with him. "What are you wishing me early for? If that day really comes, all of you will be standing by my side as groomsmen."
"Just in case, right? What if I'm not around by then?" Baili Pangpang shook his head. "Drink, drink!"
He drained the wine in his cup in one gulp.
The scalding liquor rolled down his esophagus into his stomach, causing Baili Pangpang's eyes to sting slightly. He filled his cup again and continued:
"Qiyе, this cup is to the fate between us. If it weren't for us being assigned to the same dorm in training camp, we might not have made it here today. Back in Guangshan City, Baili Pangpang might have ceased to exist in this world... Without you, there would be no today's Baili Pangpang!"
After Baili Pangpang finished speaking, he didn't wait for Lin Qiye's response, directly tilting his head back and drinking it down.
Lin Qiye, seeing this, was about to speak up to advise him to drink less, but after a moment, he silently finished the wine in his cup.
At their level of cultivation, alcohol could no longer numb their brains. Drunkenness or sobriety was merely a thought away. Even if enemies were to arrive later, they could instantly restore their combat readiness.
"Old Cao, this cup is to you!" Baili Pangpang unhurriedly filled his cup again. "In this squad, the other four relationships are all about to be fulfilled. It's just the two of us and Zhuage, the three难兄难弟. I won't say anything else—just wish you not to be a lifelong bachelor. Hopefully you can completely tame the Black King. The way you sheathe your blade to suppress the malevolent energy? That was truly handsome!"