"What are you doing, Doggy? You must be confused! Hey, don't pull me!"
Old Man Zhong panicked, limping as Hank "Doggy" Han yanked him by the arm.
The emcee laughed, "Looks like the bride is just shy. But that's fine—everyone has a first time!"
"Now, let's have the groom put the ring on our beautiful bride!"
Hearing this, Hank "Doggy" Han decisively took out a diamond ring from his pocket, put on a look of deep affection, and grabbed Old Man Zhong's left hand, sliding the wedding ring straight onto his ring finger.
"No! Doggy, you've got it wrong—I'm your dad!" Old Man Zhong cried out in a panic.
He did covet the diamond ring on his left hand, but now things were clearly going sideways.
The emcee joked, "Wow, the bride's got a real sense of humor! But hey, once you get to the bridal chamber, we'll see who calls whom 'daddy!'" The whole crowd burst out laughing.
Hank "Doggy" Han stared at Old Man Zhong with a lustful gaze.
Old Man Zhong had no idea that, in everyone else's eyes, he now looked exactly like Lily Zhong in a wedding dress. Hank "Doggy" Han's predatory stare made his skin crawl.
"This is insane! Daughter, daughter, say something to them!" Old Man Zhong looked at Lily Zhong, who in his eyes was still herself, but to everyone else, she now looked like Old Man Zhong.
"Weren't you always dying to marry him? Well, go ahead! Your wish is granted!"
Lily Zhong kept a cold face. She couldn't figure out what was happening, but she knew how to go with the flow.
"You... I... No, that's not it!" Old Man Zhong jumped in panic, sweating profusely.
He was about to say something more, to try and explain.
But before he could, he suddenly felt himself go weightless.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa!"
"Doggy can't wait any longer!"
"Doggy! There's a bed right behind Lakeview Pavilion!"
At that moment, Hank "Doggy" Han stepped forward and scooped Old Man Zhong up into his arms.
Old Man Zhong went rigid, his mind buzzing, and his face turned ghostly pale. He struggled desperately, yelling, "Hey! Hey! Doggy! Doggy! What are you doing? I'm your dad!"
Fine, fine! If you want to play dad, go ahead—be my dad now, and when we hit the bed, you can call me dad! Haha!
Hank "Doggy" Han gazed at Old Man Zhong in his arms, utterly entranced.
He had always dreamed of holding Lily Zhong tight in his arms and finally had his chance!
"Shuiyu, I've liked you for so many years. Today, my wish finally comes true!"
"Did you know, my heart has only ever bloomed for you! Like a winter flower waiting for your spring breeze to awaken my long-sleeping love!"
Hank "Doggy" Han wore a look of deep affection, but his thick rural accent made the words sound ridiculous to everyone else.
No, no, Doggy, I know, I know you really care about Shuiyu, but uh, put me down first! If you want to hug someone, go hug Shuiyu!
Old Man Zhong started struggling again, flailing his limbs in a desperate attempt to break free from Hank "Doggy" Han's grip.
Naughty!
Hank "Doggy" Han let out a sly chuckle.
Everyone below started shouting.
Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!
The atmosphere suddenly grew feverish. Young men whistled and shouted, eager to stir up trouble.
In-law, kids these days are way bolder than we ever were.
Factory Chief Han looked at Lily Zhong sitting beside him, grinning ear to ear.
Lily Zhong said nothing.
On the other side, Old Man Zhong was terrified. Hank "Doggy" Han couldn’t hold back any longer—he puckered up, dove in, and planted a kiss right on Old Man Zhong’s lips!
Mmm!
Old Man Zhong’s eyes went wide, his breath caught, and his face turned ashen.
Hank "Doggy" Han was overflowing with enthusiasm—not just a kiss, but he stuck his tongue right in!
Ooooh!
Whoa!
Spicy! Hahaha!
The crowd went wild, waving their arms and cheering Hank "Doggy" Han on.
On stage, Hank "Doggy" Han acted like a conquering hero, kissing even harder, refusing to let go.
After a long while, he finally let go, looking satisfied but wrinkling his nose, leaning in to whisper with a sly grin, "Naughty, did you forget to brush your teeth today? Your breath is kinda funky."
But it’s fine, I don’t mind!
Hank "Doggy" Han grinned, savoring the moment.
Old Man Zhong was stiff as a board, eyes wide, mouth agape, tears in his eyes, body trembling, face as pale as death.
'Gross.' Lily Zhong turned away, nearly gagging at the sight.
Shuiyu, why aren’t you saying anything?' Hank "Doggy" Han looked at Old Man Zhong in his arms, puzzled. Then, as if struck by inspiration, he grinned wickedly: 'I get it! You must be eager to have kids. Let’s go right now!'
Since you’re all here, you’re honoring the Han family. Eat, drink, and be merry! Order whatever you want—don’t you dare try to save me money!
Alright!
Doggy, you’re the man!
Wishing you a healthy baby soon, Doggy!
The crowd erupted in cheers.
Hank "Doggy" Han laughed heartily: "You all eat up, I’m taking Shuiyu to the back for some business!"
Doggy, take it easy! Don’t forget the goji berries!
Doggy, you sure you’re up for this? Need me to grab you some medicine?
Many in the crowd egged them on, the men’s eyes filled with envy, jealousy, and longing.
Hank "Doggy" Han ignored everyone else, too impatient to wait. He scooped Old Man Zhong into his arms and dashed to the back, eager to find a bed and get down to business.
Old Man Zhong wailed, "Doggy, I’m your dad! I really am your dad! What are you doing? What on earth are you doing?!"
Alright, alright, Dad! I’ll call you Dad! Shuiyu, don’t worry, we’re almost there! Soon it’ll be your turn to call me Dad! Wondering what I’m doing? I’m gonna do you, of course! Hahaha!
Hank "Doggy" Han was beside himself with excitement, his eyes bloodshot.
He kicked open a door—inside was a guest room. With a few quick steps, he tossed Old Man Zhong onto the bed, then leapt after him in a wild pounce.
Lily Zhong was still dazed. She turned to look at Evan Lin, who watched with a calm expression.
Old Man Zhong had repeatedly crossed Evan Lin’s bottom line. Killing such scum would be pointless; better to repay him in his own coin.