How I Tamed My Wolfish Husband Back in 80s-Chapter 332 - 334: Drunkenness_1

Li Qiao and Jin Daxue went their separate ways after parting, heading straight home. Both grandmother and grandson sat in the courtyard where Li Qiao shared stories of the Xue Family with them.

Qin Jin laughed heartily.

Old Mrs. Qin also grinned, "So Chuyi has come back, huh? She’s really not bad. The only thing she lacks is a degree, but nothing else. She really put Madam Xue in the spotlight. Thinking that girl isn’t good enough for her grandson or her son. Chuyi’s ancestors were imperial physicians in the palace, and her family has been practicing medicine for generations. They were quite renowned back in the day. I remember hearing about her grandmother when I was young. If it weren’t for that family mishap, the Xue Family wouldn’t compare."

Li Qiao listened eagerly, realizing just how prestigious Mrs. Xue’s family background was. "Mrs. Xue cured your back; let’s invite her over for a meal this weekend."

Old Mrs. Qin agreed, "Alright. I’ve been saying we should treat her to a meal, but she kept saying she was too busy for now. Later, when Madam Xue started spreading rumors that she had run off, I almost believed it."

"..."

.....

School officially started on September 1st.

Li Qiao returned early to attend classes. After four back-to-back morning sessions, she encountered Nan Chuyi in the cafeteria while ordering food. "Mrs. Xue, what a coincidence. I haven’t seen Professor Xue around."

Nan Chuyi replied, "I was wondering the same thing."

Li Qiao: "...."

Nan Chuyi glanced at Li Qiao’s book: "Is this mathematics? I can’t even understand the stuff on the cover."

Li Qiao chuckled, "That’s a formula. It’s normal you don’t understand it since it’s not your field, and I don’t understand your specialty either."

"What specialty? It’s nothing much. But Professor Xue said he could help me register for the traditional medicine certification exam. After getting the certificate, he’ll send me to intern in a formal traditional Chinese medicine hospital," said Nan Chuyi.

Li Qiao was happy for her, having heard from her grandmother that Mrs. Xue practiced medicine without a license. Madam Xue intended to report her after hearing about it from Xue Sufen, but Sir Xue stopped it. She sincerely congratulated her and then suggested they go out for a meal.

Nan Chuyi readily agreed.

After finishing their meal, the two went their separate ways.

Li Qiao went to the library to study and bumped into Ma Hongxiang. Ma Hongxiang’s paper had been rejected before, but she had revised it and was ready to resubmit. She was now asking Li Qiao for advice.

Li Qiao carefully reviewed it from start to finish and gave her pointers.

Ma Hongxiang said, "I’ll revise it following your suggestions and submit it again."

Li Qiao replied, "My expertise is limited. After you finish, have Professor Xue check it for you. If he says it’s ok, it’s very likely to get accepted."

"I always get tongue-tied talking to teachers, especially to him since he’s Xue Sufen’s uncle. I get nervous for no reason. This morning I saw him driving a girl, very fair-skinned, almost as fair as you. At first, I thought it was you. But then I realized it wasn’t. Who do you think she was? He wasn’t afraid of people gossiping."

Li Qiao replied, "That’s his partner, they’re already registered."

Ma Hongxiang was incredibly shocked and immediately started gossiping.

Questions like when they got married, what the woman does, how old she is...

Li Qiao picked and chose her responses.

Ma Hongxiang wanted to probe further, but Li Qiao placed a finger to her lips and shushed, "I need to study now."

Ma Hongxiang then shut her mouth and began editing her paper.

After finishing the two afternoon sessions, Li Qiao went home.

As she was leaving the school gate, Qin Jin came up to her, eager to share that he had scored perfectly on the driving theory test that day.

Li Qiao marveled, "They gave you the score on the spot? But this isn’t a computer test, are you pulling my leg?"

Qin Jin replied, "The invigilator is someone I know. I asked him, and he checked for me."

Li Qiao was even happier than if she had scored the perfect mark herself: "Let’s celebrate tonight."

"Sure!"

"....."

.....

Old Mrs. Qin wasn’t at home, so Li Qiao made a special trip to the new house to tell her about Qin Jin acing his driving theory test.

Old Mrs. Qin couldn’t contain her joy, "We must celebrate!"

Li Qiao said with a smile, "Let’s have some drinks."

Old Mrs. Qin disagreed.

Yu Cuiying suggested, "We could also buy some firecrackers to set off."

Old Mrs. Qin waved her hands decisively, "No, that won’t do. Our family’s dealings aren’t exactly honorable right now. I’m out early and back late and dare not even visit neighbors, for fear of being asked about our business. Firing off crackers would just draw attention. Let’s just make some delicious food for Jin, and that’ll be fine."

"If someone wanted to report us, they would have done it a long time ago, right?" Yu Cuiying said, having heard about it from Maimiao and others; she had been working here nearly two months now.

"Better safe than sorry," Old Mrs. Qin replied, her gaze resolute.

The reason they were safe was twofold: first, Xue had been looking out for them, and second, her eldest grandson was good at handling things.

Getting around, inviting guests.

It’s just a temporary stability.

Doing business is no easy task.

Every aspect needs to be considered.

Li Qiao looked around, "Where’s Daxue?"

Old Mrs. Qin replied, "She’s been brewing Chinese medicine to drink today, mentioned feeling drowsy all the time, and went to sleep. Later, after we finish eating, we’ll bring her some food."

Li Qiao said, "Mm, Grandma, I’m going home now. You and Auntie should hurry up too. When I was coming, Jin had already started cooking." She left the new house but decided to buy some liquor to celebrate.

...

In the evening, the family sat around the table.

Li Qiao poured liquor and drank while Old Mrs. Qin cautioned, "Qiaoqiao, don’t get drunk."

Qin Jin said, "It’s not like she drinks every day; what’s the big deal with doing it once in a while?"

Old Mrs. Qin didn’t say any more.

As the strong liquor took effect, Li Qiao felt dizzy after a drink and went back to her room to sleep.

Qin Jin also drank too much later on, staggering as he pushed the door to the bedroom. Li Qiao was sleeping on the floor, which he mistook for the bed and lay down next to her. He felt the cold and looked around, spotting the quilt on the bed, he thought to himself, can quilts float in the air?

He sat up, pulled the quilt over, and cuddled up with the person next to him to sleep together.

Old Mrs. Qin, after seeing off Yu Cuiying, cleaned up the kitchen and noticed the light in Qin Jin’s room was still on, subconsciously walked towards the window.

The sight of the two of them lying on the floor caught her eye, and her brow twitched in irritation.

She entered the room and kicked Qin Jin twice, scolding, "I told you not to drink, but you had to drink, and even taught your wife to join you. You teach the bad but not the good stuff, you’re no good!" She helped Li Qiao into bed to sleep and left Qin Jin lying there alone, and in a huff, she took his quilt away.

The weather wasn’t cold; it wouldn’t freeze him to death.

It would serve as a lesson to him.

Qin Jin woke in the middle of the night, feeling chilly all over. He opened his eyes to find himself on the floor and scrambled onto the bed.

The next day he woke up with a stuffy nose.

He had a vague recollection of last night’s events. He remembered sleeping with Li Qiao, then later when she got into bed, she didn’t even call him. "You don’t care about me at all!"

Li Qiao had a headache after the drinking and held her forehead, "When did I not care about you?"

Qin Jin repeated his grievance.

Li Qiao said, "I don’t remember."

Old Mrs. Qin added, "It was me who helped Qiaoqiao into bed."

Qin Jin said, "....Why didn’t you help me? I’m your own grandson!" He wasn’t worried about himself catching a cold.

"Actually, you were picked up by me."

Qin Jin: "....."

.....

Li Qiao, not feeling well, didn’t go to school, but Qin Jin went to work. After resting for a while, she took a bath, changed into fresh clothes, and went to the school to ask for leave. She got the approval and, remembering a small notice she saw in the newspaper a few days ago, found the old house.

She explained her intention to the homeowner, who led her inside.

It was like a building from the old society.

The furniture inside was ancient and looked very worn out.

The stairs were particularly narrow; the homeowner explained that the upstairs used to be inhabited by young ladies from wealthy families in the old society.

Li Qiao was curious and went ahead to check it out.

The room was five to six square meters, with a bed and a vanity desk.

The bed was small and an old-fashioned carved bed.

It was covered with a thick layer of dust.

There were no quilts on the bed but there was a mosquito net, torn and tattered. "Isn’t it hot in such a small room during the summer?"

"This room is warm in winter and cool in summer," the homeowner said. "If it weren’t for a pressing need for money, I wouldn’t sell it. Young lady, are you buying it?"

Li Qiao asked, "Is this house a family heirloom of yours?"

Like Qin Jin’s old house, which was occupied by the nearby residents.

If this person had taken over someone else’s house by force, when the property was returned to its true owner, where would that leave people who bought the house?