Back To The 80s-Chapter 555 - 547: Drunkenness (New Year’s Day Extra Update, Asking for Monthly Tickets)_1
When Lu Zhanguo arrived, he saw Gu Xiaobei and Qin Li sitting in a corner of the private room, their heads close together, talking and laughing.
Chen Zhao, Wang Wei, and Zhou Tiezhu grouped together, reminiscing about their days in the army, their memories accompanied by tears.
Xiao Hong and Xiuxiu were not faring much better, clutching empty wine bottles and laughing foolishly.
Lu Zhanguo looked at the few people in the room with a headache but thankfully Chen Zhao and the others were relatively sober. Lu Zhanguo asked Chen Zhao and Wang Wei to take Xiao Hong and Xiuxiu home, while he and Zhou Tiezhu were to take Qin Li home.
Lu Zhanguo went over to help Gu Xiaobei up.
Gu Xiaobei chuckled stupidly at Lu Zhanguo, then playfully pulled Qin Li up, laughing as she said, "Qin Li, let’s go home."
Those who have drunk too much tend to lose control of their words and actions, but they still understand what’s going on in their hearts. It’s not quite the same as those who are completely drunk.
Qin Li refused to let Zhou Tiezhu help her and instead clung to Gu Xiaobei’s hand. They zigzagged down the pedestrian way. If it weren’t for Lu Zhanguo supporting Gu Xiaobei at the side, they could’ve easily ended up in the middle of the road.
Qin Li suddenly stopped walking, her eyes full of confusion and pain she said, "My heart hurts so much. Did I leave it at the restaurant? I want to go look for it."
Gu Xiaobei held Qin Li’s hand and insisted on moving forward, "Let’s go to the riverside and look, there’re lots of people there."
"Right, there are many people by the riverside. Maybe someone has found it."
Gu Xiaobei bobbed her head like a pecking chicken, saying, "Exactly, let’s hurry and go now."
With a stern face, Lu Zhanguo looked at the two women who were speaking nonsense.
It took a great effort to get Qin Li home. Lu Zhanguo told Zhou Tiezhu to go home first, then turned his attention to the foolishly smiling Gu Xiaobei at the side. He sighed. This woman has started gathering people to drink.
"Lu Zhanguo, can you carry me home?" Gu Xiaobei standing there, her eyes twinkling as she looked at Lu Zhanguo.
Lu Zhanguo, seeing there were still quite a few people on the street, felt rather awkward. He softly coaxed, "I’ll support you walking. When there are fewer people, I’ll carry you."
Gu Xiaobei laughed, "If you carry me, I’ll tell you a secret." With that, she jumped onto his back.
Lu Zhanguo had no choice but to bend over and carry Gu Xiaobei.
Gu Xiaobei had no real secrets to tell. Resting on Lu Zhanguo’s sturdy back, her mind started drifting, and she fell into a doze.
Xu Yanhong stood on the balcony, watching as Lu Zhanguo carried Gu Xiaobei into the yard. The corner of her mouth curled up in an enigmatic smile.
Lu Zhanguo knew Xu Yanhong was watching them even without looking up. His heart suddenly changed its mind.
Originally, he wanted to find a way to get Zhao Honghe and his wife to move out of the housing compound. But now it seemed unnecessary. Instead of having them move out, it felt more secure to keep them within his sight.
Lu Zhanguo carried Gu Xiaobei inside and put her on the sofa. Gu Xiaobei, who had been drowsy all the way, woke up now and again went into a stupid laughter while sitting on the sofa.
Lu Zhanguo had no choice but to bring her water and help her wash and rinse.
That night, Comrade Lu Zhanguo was strongly taken advantage of...
When Gu Xiaobei woke up the next morning and saw the room in disarray as well as Lu Zhanguo’s resentful eyes and the clearly visible kiss mark on his chin, she pulled the quilt over her head like an ostrich. It seemed like they got a bit carried away last night?
Lu Zhanguo looked at the lump under the quilt and said, "It’s almost ten. I’m going to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the troop. You go to the courtyard later."
Gu Xiaobei abruptly sat up from under the quilt and burst out laughing at Lu Zhanguo. Won’t he be laughed to death if he goes there looking like this?
Lu Zhanguo assumed Gu Xiaobei was just being neurotic. Seeing that it was getting late, he quickly washed up, got dressed, and left...
Gu Xiaobei heard the sound of the door closing while wrapped in a blanket and only then remembered that she hadn’t told Lu Zhanguo about the mark on his face... Ha-ha, the thought made her laugh and roll around on the kang again.
By the time she leisurely got up, it was almost noon. After washing up, she left for the courtyard.
Downstairs, Xu Yanhong was playing with Erhu and enthusiastically talking to a few military wives. Most notably, Xu Yanhong wasn’t wearing any makeup and had on plain clothes. Which made her look much simpler on this day.
Gu Xiaobei greeted them with a smile.
Xu Yanhong also smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, why don’t I see Xiaopang and Mo Wang?"
"They’re at my mother-in-law’s place."
Xu Yanhong continued to chat with the military wives, "I really like kids. Every time I see them, I want to go play with them."
"If you like them, you should have one soon."
"Yeah, according to Hongmei sister-in-law, you’ve been married for over a month. Maybe you’re already pregnant?"
The military wives laughed.
Xu Yanhong touched her belly with a look of yearning on her face, "If that were true, I would give you all candies to eat."
Gu Xiaobei looked at Xu Yanhong seeming genuinely excited and couldn’t figure her out. She left the group with a smile and a wave.
Xu Yanhong watched Gu Xiaobei walk away before saying, "Sister-in-law Xiaobei is so lucky. She had twins, a boy, and a girl. How enviable."
The military wives, being straightforward, all said:
"Yes, every time we mention it, we’re so jealous."
"They have a good relationship too. Not like my husband who just comes home and acts like a boss." Despite these words, the military wife who spoke sounded full of happiness.
Xu Yanhong just smiled and nodded along.
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When Gu Xiaobei arrived at the courtyard, she saw Lu Aiguo was there. He had lost quite a bit of weight, but still seemed spirited.
"When did you come back, Aiguo?"
Lu Aiguo, holding Tiantian, laughed and said, "I got back in the middle of the night. I didn’t expect to have another nephew." His smile carried a touch of weariness.
Gu Xiaobei didn’t probe any further, afraid of opening old wounds.
Bai Xiaolan was helping Wen Xiuqing pluck chicken feathers. Hearing Lu Aiguo’s words, she laughed, "Then you should stay for a few more days and hold your older nephew more."
"I’m leaving tomorrow. I’ve already bought the tickets," Lu Aiguo said helplessly.
Wen Xiuqing didn’t care about the feathers on her hands and quickly came over to ask, "Why are you leaving so soon? Why don’t you stay for a few more days?"
Lu Aiguo laughed, "I started a factory back home. I imported some equipment from abroad, which should arrive soon. I have to rush back."
Wen Xiuqing, with concern, said, "Look at how skinny you’ve become. Money can’t be earned in a day, your health is more important."
Lu Aiguo laughed and said, "Don’t worry, the factory should start making profit by next year. Then, I’ll send you guys a car."
Wen Xiuqing’s eyes welled up, "Who needs your car? Just make sure you take care of yourself out there. Don’t let your health fail." She turned away and went back to plucking the feathers.
Mo Wang and Xiaopang came back with Lu Songyuan carrying soy sauce. Upon seeing Gu Xiaobei, Mo Wang ran over and whispered very mysteriously, "Mom, I saved some good food for you."
As she said this, she carefully opened her small fist, revealing a handful of melted chocolate.
Mo Wang looked at the black gooey mess in her palm, and burst into tears with a "Wa".
