The private room was spacious, with a table in the center. The colorful, flashing lights made the place feel incredibly lively.

Lin Jiajun and Lin Xiaolan were selecting songs when Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi walked in.

Lin Jiajun immediately grabbed the microphone and announced with an exaggerated expression, "Our sponsor for the evening has arrived! Let's give him a warm round of applause!"

The moment he finished speaking, everyone, except for Yu Zheng, clapped enthusiastically.

Lin Xiaolan added with a smile, "We checked several KTVs, but all their private rooms were full. This was the only place that still had a luxury suite available. You don't mind, do you, Lin Feng?"

Lin Jiajun laid on the flattery. "It's the holidays, and it's rare for all of us siblings to get together. Lin Feng definitely won't mind!"

Wang Lu also chimed in, "Even if he did, it's too late. We've already booked it!"

Lin Rui shifted on the couch. "Come on, sit here next to me! You're the star of the show today!"

Lin Feng shook his head. "No, no, you guys are too wild. I'll just sit on the side."

Lin Rui insisted, pulling him over. "What are you so afraid of, kid? I'm just asking you to come over and sing with me."

Lin Feng pointed to the alcohol on the table. "I was talking about this."

Lin Jiajun picked up the microphone again. "You're putting on an act again! Tonight, nobody goes home sober!"

Wang Lu, who was three months pregnant, was snacking on some chicken feet. "I'm only staying for a little while, so don't count me in on the drinking."

Lin Xiaolan pointed at Lin Jiajun. "But he's still here, right? You two are a married couple, so just make him drink your share." She then added, "And Zhang Yuxi can't drink because she's nursing, so that also goes on Lin Feng's tab!"

The men and women were sitting in mostly separate groups.

While eating some fruit, Sun Rou spoke to Zhang Yuxi. "Lin Xiaolan is a heavy drinker. We can't compete with her, so it's best to just lay low."

Zhang Yuxi nodded, though she was more concerned about Lin Feng.

Soon enough, people broke off into groups. Some sang, some drank, and some played drinking games. Wang Lu sat on the stage by herself, singing one love song after another as if she had a story to tell. Lin Xiaolan held her own against the men, matching them drink for drink without faltering.

Sun Rou reminded Yu Zheng, "Don't drink. Remember what the doctor repeatedly warned you about."

Yu Zheng nodded. "I won't. I'm just enjoying the show."

Are they kidding? What's more important, social obligations or my life? I cherished my life before, and I cherish it even more now. My life finally has promise, so why would I be foolish enough to compete with them over this?

After singing four or five songs in a row, Wang Lu asked, "Who's next?"

Sun Rou jumped up excitedly. "Me, me!" Most of her selections were children's songs, which she sang joyfully. "Come on, Yuxi! Get up here and sing a love song duet with me!"

Zhang Yuxi was also letting loose tonight. Rolling up her sleeves, she said, "Let's do it!"

After a brief discussion, the two of them selected a few love songs.

The moment Zhang Yuxi began to sing, everyone in the room was captivated by her voice.

Lin Feng naturally had to cheer her on. "Honey, you're amazing! I'm your biggest fan!"

Du Yan clapped along. "That was so good! Keep going, keep going!"

Lin Rui started heckling. "Love songs? What's the point of two women singing them? Lin Feng, get up there!"

Lin Jiajun and Lin Rui then pushed him off the couch.

Lin Feng went up on stage good-naturedly and took the microphone from Sun Rou's hands.

Zhang Yuxi was a bit shy and hesitated to start singing with him.

Lin Feng said, "Just ignore them. Let's sing for ourselves."

The microphone was on, so everyone heard him, which made Zhang Yuxi even more embarrassed.

Lin Feng glanced at the song list. "I know a few of these. Let's go."

He selected a track and began singing the male part. As soon as he opened his mouth, his voice astonished Zhang Yuxi. He was just as good as the original singer.

Down below, Lin Xiaolan led the catcalls. "Not bad! You're at a professional level!"

When it was Zhang Yuxi's turn, she responded with a tender verse. Gradually, the two became completely lost in their duet.

Lin Rui exclaimed, "Whoa, that public display of affection really came out of nowhere."

Lin Xiaolan clicked her tongue with a look of envy, telling Feng Yong, "Look at them. Now that's how you sing a love song. What we do is more like a mountain folk duet at best."

Feng Yong just smiled.

Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi were hooked on singing now. Next up was an English song.

"Honey, you know this one?"

"I do."

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow. "Wanna give it a go?"

"Sure."

Zhang Yuxi was thoroughly enjoying herself with Lin Feng. No matter what they were doing, she felt a sense of happiness. The song had been a huge hit a few years ago, and its popularity hadn't faded one bit. Singing it was no challenge for either of them.

Besides Zhang Yuxi on stage, Sun Rou and Yu Zheng were the most educated people present. Sun Rou had graduated from university, while Yu Zheng was a dropout. Watching the couple on stage, with their confident expressions and the obvious love in their eyes, they saw something they themselves didn't possess and never had.

Once on stage, the couple couldn't be stopped, singing one song after another. Lin Jiajun couldn't take it anymore. He grabbed the spare microphone and said, "I think this kid Lin Feng is trying to dodge drinking, but unfortunately, I don't have any proof."

Lin Rui laughed loudly. "Enough with the singing! Let's drink!"

Lin Feng smiled. "How about this: my wife plays cards for me. All wins and losses are on my tab. What do you say?"

Lin Xiaolan laughed. "Sure." After all, this was Zhang Yuxi's first time joining them; they couldn't just exclude her from the fun.

Lin Feng sat down behind Zhang Yuxi. "Honey, do you know how to play this?"

Zhang Yuxi hesitated for a moment. "The way I used to play was like this…"

After she explained, Lin Rui said, "That's more or less the same. We just don't count the jokers."

"Oh, okay, I get it then."

Lin Feng said with a smile, "Honey, don't feel any pressure. Your husband can afford the loss."

Zhang Yuxi winked at him. "Alright. I'll do my best."

Half an hour later, Zhang Yuxi had only lost the very first round and had been winning ever since. The biggest loser was Lin Rui, who couldn't help but click his tongue in disbelief.

"Sister-in-law, you're really hiding your talent!"

Zhang Yuxi had already won four or five thousand.

If I keep winning for a little while longer, I can cover the bill for tonight.

She said humbly, "Not at all, I'm just lucky. Maybe you'll win it all back in the next round."

Lin Rui thought to himself, Of course I want to win it back, anyone would. But what's the point of playing if I'm just going to lose over a thousand in less than thirty minutes? She says she's lucky? Yeah, right! Luck doesn't make you win every single hand.

Lin Xiaolan took Lin Jiajun's seat. "Come on, let's switch players."

Lin Rui seized the opportunity. "Yu Zheng, your turn."

Yu Zheng, who was in the middle of a game of Liar's Dice with Feng Yong, shook his head. "Your game is too complicated. I don't get it."

Du Yan didn't know how to play either, but she felt she had no choice but to bite the bullet and join. "Lin Feng, let your wife take a break. She's been playing for a long time."

Lin Feng immediately understood what she was implying. He stood up and took Zhang Yuxi's seat. "Alright, I'm in."

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