Ignoring the risks, the amusement park project was launched.

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However, as more dishes were added, the fighting did not stop; instead, the competition intensified, with everyone seemingly ready to fight to the death.

The last bite, along with what's on someone else's plate, is always the most delicious!

In just a few minutes, under Jiang Qiu's dumbfounded gaze, several dishes were completely devoured, and Lappland even almost drank the soup from the sauerkraut fish.

The dog smacked its lips with lingering satisfaction, then sighed—

"Although I've eaten the same dishes at other restaurants, the taste is just not on the same level at all."

"Does Sister Shihua need another younger sister? I feel like we could get her a new older sister!"

"Xiao Le! A little bit of delicious food made you betray us?!"

"If I could eat this kind of cooking every day, I would even be happy if Lappland served me tea and water, Texas massaged my back and legs, and A-Neng helped with the cleaning."

"Are you just sitting here eating and taking things?"

"New dishes are here!"

As Xiao Ke's shouts rang out again, everyone craned their necks and looked towards the door like hungry baby birds.

Beef in Burgundy red wine, Italian salad omelet, French jelly, fried salmon with persimmon seeds, soufflé omelet, Mapo tofu, grilled eel, braised lion's head meatballs

Cheers erupted almost throughout the private room in an instant, and the pretty figure leaning against the door, who had been standing there for some time, couldn't help but smile with delight.

However, she didn't intend to go in and disturb them. After listening to the sounds inside for a while, she returned to the kitchen to process other orders.

As darkness fell, dazzling lights began to shine from inside the mall, transforming the entire area into a vibrant, sleepless city.

The noise inside the private room gradually subsided, and the figures who had eaten and drunk their fill hummed and rubbed their round bellies, their faces full of contentment.

All the dishes on the table were devoured, leaving everyone's stomachs thoroughly satisfied.

"I've never eaten so well in my life, I can die without regrets."

"Jiang Qiu, ask if it's possible to add another person to Shi Hua's household registration. I suspect I'm her half-sister."

"It's not bedtime yet, don't dream about it."

"Ugh—the thought of you getting to eat all by yourself every day makes me so jealous!"

Chapter 17, Section 17: Countermeasures to the Declining Birthrate

"I can't walk anymore, I really can't walk anymore, I'm about to burst from being so full."

Even a starving ghost reincarnated couldn't eat as much as you. You're already full, but you still force yourself to eat more.

"Since we've already gone all the way, we can't let it go to waste."

Lappland groaned and slumped weakly against Texas's back.

Its fluffy tail drooped down, looking as if it had burned out.

Croissant and the others nearby were clearly in no better shape, swaying precariously, and could easily fall to the ground if they weren't careful.

Jiang Qiu was carrying Hongxia on her back and holding Juli in her hand, her face full of regret.

Although leaving all the shopping items at the flower shop saved a lot of trouble, just transporting these two back home probably wouldn't be easy.

As people gradually left the mall, the outside world remained bustling with activity.

The dazzling neon lights mixed with car headlights and the clamor of voices created a strange sense of detachment, a feeling of being lost in a daze.

As the evening breeze, carrying the heat of summer, blew, the already languid faces of the crowd showed even more weariness.

"How will you get back later?"

"Those who called a car will be at 6 Yinqi T (1) C 紦罒IV 紦 soon, how about you?"

"Let's walk back, it's closer here, let's leave first."

As Jiang Qiu spoke, he swayed the two large bundles he was carrying. If they didn't go back soon, the two of them would probably have to sleep halfway through the journey.

Mostima and the others couldn't help but laugh at this, but still suggested—

"Let's get together again after school starts. This time, we'll treat you to a big meal to celebrate the start of the new semester."

"Oh right, remember to invite all your friends too, it'll be more lively with more people."

"I'll definitely be looking forward to it, bye-bye!"

"Bye-Bye"

After bidding farewell to everyone, Jiang Qiu led Hongxia and Juli away into the distance.

Watching the three figures walk away, Lappland and the others, who had been waving, also drooped their heads, feeling a little reluctant to part with them.

"This guy seems really nice offline. He's my type, and we get along well."

"I can see it now, they're in cahoots as always."

Texas, who had suffered greatly at the hands of the two, couldn't help but roll her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Lappland couldn't help but grin, but it was a haughty little expression of fearlessness.

As long as we can win, any means necessary are acceptable!

"Alright, the car is only one kilometer away, relax a bit."

"If we keep watching, we might as well just go back with Jiang Qiu."

"Does that mean I can eat Sister Shihua's cooking every day? That sounds pretty good, doesn't it?"

"You really want to!"

Mostima ruffled Lappland's hair with a grumpy rub, making his white hair all messy.

That heartless guy, in just one day, he's almost been completely bewitched.

Lappland chuckled and said nothing more.

As everyone chatted and laughed, the car gradually arrived at the pick-up point and drove them away from the commercial street.

Meanwhile, Jiang Qiu, walking along the road, noticed Ju Li constantly fiddling with her phone and sending messages, and couldn't help but ask—

What are you fiddling with now?

"Jing said she had a headache from writing lesson plans at school today and planned to come and have a drink with us again."

"But my senior told me not to come inside, so I was thinking of coming to your room to drink later."

"Are you sure it was her who suggested it, and not that you deliberately lured people here?"

"How could that be! I was just chatting with her, I absolutely do not drink alcohol."

"Don't underestimate my willpower!"

Hiroi Kikuri shouted with an air of righteous indignation, almost convincing herself of her own words.

If we can get Hiratsuka Shizuka into the house, the plan will be partly successful.

After that, all you have to do is encourage her to get Jiang Qiu drunk. Once the other person is completely drunk, she won't know how much she secretly drank!

The plan goes through!

Jiang Qiu glanced at her sideways, clearly not believing this nonsense.

But since they were already there, he had no reason to refuse them. After all, these guys often came to his place to have parties and stay overnight, so it would be good to have more excitement at night.

"Is it just Sister Jing?"

"Shihua and her senior will be coming over after they get off work later."

Where's Rikka?

"She's having a blast at her friend's house and says she won't be back until the day after tomorrow."

"Alright, I'll be keeping a close eye on you, so don't get your hopes up."

"Don't worry, I promise I won't drink it!"

Hiroi Kikuri made a solemn promise, but secretly she sent a message to Hiratsuka Shizuka—

"Bring plenty of strong-proof medicine, the more potent the better!"

Whether I have a good time tonight depends on you!

Shizuka Hiratsuka:?

What is Kikuri up to?!

Hiratsuka Shizuka, already inside the convenience store, saw the strange message from Kikuri and her eyes immediately sharpened.

Could it be that this guy finally couldn't control himself and wanted to have an affair with a younger woman?

Although the newly announced measures to address the declining birthrate allow it, damn it, aren't you going a bit too far by getting ahead of the curve?

I don't even have a boyfriend yet, and I get a headache from all the pressure to get married every day!

This guy can't resist wanting to eat meat anymore?!

Hiratsuka Shizuka's exhausted mind was in unprecedented chaos, and for a moment she couldn't even look Hiroi Kikuri in the eye.

But seeing the messages on her phone screen urging her to bring alcohol, she finally sighed and chose to comply.

Fine, I'll help her this time, for the sake of our years of drinking buddies.

To ensure that he could also get Toka and Hoshika drunk without affecting the battle, Hiratsuka Shizuka deliberately picked out a basket of high-proof liquor.

As she was paying at the checkout counter, she suddenly caught sight of something. After hesitating for a moment, she put it into her shopping basket.

Faced with the cashier's indistinct gaze, Hiratsuka Shizuka felt her face burning.

Kikuri, you'd better treat me to a good drink later, or you'll regret it!

After paying the bill, Hiratsuka Shizuka practically fled.

Of course, she also made sure to put the small umbrella in her pocket so that Xingge and the others wouldn't notice anything amiss when they checked their shopping bags later.

Jiang Qiu and the others, who had arrived home earlier, all collapsed onto the sofa and refused to move.

"Ugh, I'm so tired."

"It's so hot at night, it feels like my morning shower was a waste."

"Do you want to go take another shower now?"

"I don't want to move now."

Hiroi Kikuri buried her head in the pile of cushions, exuding an indescribable air of decadence.

If I had known today would be this agonizing, I should have drunk myself to death last night.

These three days have been so hard to get through!

Jiang Qiu tried to push the guy, but when he didn't budge, she turned to look at Hong Xia.

Although she was also reluctant to move, Hongxia groaned a few times before finally managing to sit up with difficulty.

"After you finish washing, just put on my clothes first. There should be other clothes in the closet."

"Oh"

Hongxia responded groggily and dragged herself toward the bathroom.

At the same time, the faint knocking of fate echoed through the air.

Chapter 18, Teammate of the Year: Shizuka Hiratsuka

knock knock --

"Jiang Qiu—Ju Li—Open the door!"

"I have so much stuff, I can barely carry it all!"

As Hiratsuka Shizuka's shouts rang out from outside the door, Hiroi Kikuri, who had been pretending to be dead and motionless, suddenly sprang out as if in a final burst of energy.

As soon as the door opened, Kikuri couldn't help but grin wildly at the sight of the large bag of drinks that Hiratsuka Shizuka was carrying.

As expected, Jing is the most reliable guy when it matters!

"Have Xingge and Shihua arrived?"

"Not yet, they're probably already packing up and getting ready to close."

Kiku took the bag and carried it into the living room without hesitation.

However, faced with Jiang Qiu's death stare, she immediately wilted and sheepishly retorted—