Chapter 159 Guo Junshan takes the initiative to explain the problem to Chen Shuning
Chapter 159 Guo Junshan takes the initiative to explain the problem to Chen Shuning
Guo Junshan wasn't a heavy drinker and was only a little tipsy after the meal. Chen Jiawang, on the other hand, couldn't handle the alcohol and was so drunk he staggered after the meal that Guo Junshan had to help him back to the house.
Chen Shuning cleaned the table quickly and was about to wash the dishes when Liu Xianghua instructed him to bring hot water to Guo Junshan.
Guo Junshan and Chen Shuning had a lot of contact, and Chen Shuning could tell that Guo Junshan was a very clean person. After thinking for a moment, he ran back to the house and found a new towel. Then, carrying hot water, he knocked on Chen Jiawang's door.
"Brother Guo, I'm coming to bring you some hot water."
Guo Junshan put down the matchbox in his hand, walked over to open the door, and took the thermos and towel from Chen Shuning.
Chen Shuning said, "Brother Guo, the towel is new and no one has used it. My second brother has a washbasin in his room. You can boil some water in it and use it. We don't have any new toothbrushes at home..."
Guo Junshan smiled and said, "Shuning, it's okay! I brought my own toothbrush!"
"Ok?"
Seeing Chen Shuning's reaction, Guo Junshan was afraid that she would misunderstand that he came to the Chen family with ulterior motives, so he quickly explained: "I like cleanliness. When I'm busy, I live in the criminal police team, so I'm used to carrying an extra toothbrush in my bag."
"Oh~ Then wait a moment, I'll find you a bottle~"
Before Guo Junshan could speak to stop him, Chen Shuning quickly ran back to his room and brought over a small canning bottle.
"Brother Guo, I boiled it in boiling water before putting it away. You can scald it in hot water before using it."
Guo Junshan took the can and asked casually, "Shuning, have you read all the review materials I gave you last time? Are there any questions you don't understand?"
Speaking of studying, Chen Shuning immediately perked up: "I've been busy lately, so I only read one book. There were a few questions that were beyond the syllabus, so I didn't finish them."
Guo Junshan glanced back at the unconscious Chen Jiawang and offered, "Bring it here, let me see! I'll explain it to you while I have time today."
It's not good for a grown man like him to be alone in a room with Chen Shuning! Although he is indeed attracted to Chen Shuning, he won't do anything that crosses the line before confirming the relationship!
Chen Jiawang's room was the best choice. With him there, Guo Junshan and Chen Shuning wouldn't be considered alone in the room, and the Chen family wouldn't think too much of it.
The key point is that even though Chen Jiawang was drunk, he did not hinder Guo Junshan and Chen Shuning from communicating and enhancing their relationship.
Chen Shuning didn't think Guo Junshan had any improper thoughts about her, so she accepted Guo Junshan's proposal calmly.
Under the dim candlelight, Chen Jiawang snored softly. Guo Junshan took off his shoes, covered him with a quilt, and sat at the table waiting for Chen Shuning.
Chen Shuning came over quickly and placed a few questions he had sorted out in front of Guo Junshan.
Xu Qingshan, who usually reports to the Chen family every day, did not show up. It was not because he didn't want to come, but because he found himself being entangled by Xing Fangcao!
"Comrade Xing Fangcao, there are differences between men and women. Please keep your distance from me!"
Xing Fangcao's eyes were full of disappointment, and she looked hurt, and she said pitifully: "Comrade Xu Qingshan, I don't mean anything else.
I just want to ask you for a favor and say a few good words for me in front of everyone. I'm really not the person they say I am..."
Xu Qingshan said impatiently: "Why do you think they will listen to me?"
"Comrade Xing Fangcao, we are all adults and have our own judgments about things and people. My words won't have much impact."
"Besides, if you stop me like this now, it will cause me a lot of trouble. You and I are not that familiar with each other!"
"I..." Xing Fangcao lowered her head and said sadly, "I'm at my wit's end. It wasn't me who did the bad thing, but everyone still isolates me...
Wang Na and Ma Lanzhi in our room also refused to talk to me. Han Mei also drew a clear line between us..."
"That's your business." Xu Qingshan frowned and said, "Speaking for you won't solve the problem at all. You should know that I don't have that much influence."
"No, you do!" Xing Fangcao was still worried and whispered, "We are all from Beijing. I know you have a good family background!"
“Haha~” Xu Qingshan was so angry that he laughed. He said sarcastically, “Comrade Xing Fangcao, I used to think you were a little clever.
Now I see, you are absolutely stupid! My family is well-off, but I still followed the regulations and went to the countryside to work in the fields. I don't have any privileges.
Besides, we are now in socialism, so why are you still clinging to those feudal dregs? No wonder…"
The following words were too hurtful, so Xu Qingshan restrained himself and didn't say them out loud. He hugged the textbook tightly in his arms and raised his foot to try to get around Xing Fangcao, but was blocked by Xing Fangcao again.
Xing Fangcao didn't say anything, just looked at Xu Qingshan with her moist eyes. She was pretty, and this look made her even more charming.
Unfortunately, Xu Qingshan doesn't buy it!
"If you want to freeze here, go ahead! I'm going back."
Since Xing Fangcao was pestering him here, it would be inconvenient for him to go to Chen Jiawang's house again. If Xing Fangcao followed him, he would not be able to explain himself.
He simply decided not to go and turned back to the educated youth site.
Xing Fangcao stamped her feet in anger when she saw him leave without even looking back. However, she held back when she thought of her own purpose.
It doesn't matter! Even if Xu Qingshan doesn't like her, as long as she stops him to talk a few more times, others will think they have a good relationship.
Xing Fangcao lowered her head and sneaked into the yard and knocked on Han Mei's door.
"Who is it?"
Xing Fangcao coughed twice and said, "Meizi, it's me! Fangcao~"
"Squeak-"
The door opened, and Han Mei made way for Xing Fangcao, motioning her to come in. She mumbled, "You're back, but you don't even come to help me..."
Xing Fangcao forced a fake smile and said enthusiastically, "I'm here now, aren't I? I heard you're getting married to Liu Gui, and you haven't prepared the things yet?"
Han Mei climbed onto the kang, covered herself with a soft, thick new quilt, and replied, "Almost done! The only thing left to do is Liu Gui's clothes."
There was no candle in the room. Xing Fangcao, using the faint moonlight, groped her way to the edge of the kang and sat down. Pretending to be concerned, she asked, "Why are you getting married so suddenly?"
The moonlight was dim, and Xing Fangcao couldn't see Han Mei's face clearly. Han Mei's face didn't show any joy of becoming a wife, but rather indifference and numbness.
"What will I do if I don't get married? How can I possibly cover myself with such a thick quilt if I'm not married..."
This winter was particularly cold. Han Mei left herself a little food just enough to survive, and exchanged the rest for money and sent it home.
"Fangcao, that day I thought Wang Na was deceiving me, so... I didn't know such a big thing would happen to you."
The darkness also concealed the disdain on Xing Fangcao's face. No matter how Han Mei explained, Xing Fangcao would no longer trust her.
Han Mei’s refusal to give her quilt to Wang Na was only one of the reasons. Another important reason was that Han Mei had never gone out to look for her.
This "good friend" who has been eating and sleeping with her since going to the countryside doesn't care about her life or death at all!
"It's okay, Meizi, I don't blame you..."
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