Chapter 87: Look at the lights, he likes his wife's surprise

Li Congjun did not go anywhere else after he left. He climbed over the wall to find Cui Guafu, but Cui Guafu, who had been having a passionate affair with him a few days ago, hid in the main room when she saw him and did not open the door for him at all.

Li Congjun looked at the tightly closed door and sneered, "Okay, if you don't want to see me today, don't come when I become rich." After that, Li Congjun climbed over the wall and left without looking back.

He walked out of the gate and followed Hukong's winding roads to another area.

There was a primary school nearby. He walked around the wall of the primary school and found the door of a house.

I learned to make a few pigeon calls under the locust tree.

After a while, the sound of a door opening was heard in the yard, and then the door was carefully opened from the inside. A young woman with an oval face stuck her head out and looked around before turning around to close the door. She walked along the wall to the locust tree, but she didn't see anyone at first glance.

Just as she was wondering, someone hugged her waist. She was so scared that she almost screamed, but she swallowed it back when she heard a familiar voice in her ear.

"Don't panic, it's me."

Li Congjun hugged Song Rou and kissed her on the cheek after he finished speaking: "I haven't seen you for a few days, do you miss me?"

Song Rou turned around and glared at him coquettishly: "You bastard, you still remember to come to me? I agreed to come the next day, but I waited for a long time and didn't see you. Where have you been?"

The two sides are not that close, and the supply and marketing cooperatives they go to are not in the same place, so there is little contact, so Song Rou still doesn't know what happened to Li Congjun in the past few days.

Li Congjun didn't want to tell her. They walked outside the residential area and sat down in a collapsed land temple, hugging each other. After some affection as usual, Li Congjun asked her, "Isn't Zhou Lei home?"

Song Rou leaned in his arms, panting and savoring the memory. When she heard this, her face suddenly fell: "Why are you mentioning that piece of trash?"

Li Congjun held her hand and kissed her: "I'm afraid you'll be discovered, right?"

Song Rou snorted: "Don't worry, he's not at home. He's going to a teacher seminar and will be gone for two days."

After hearing the two days, Li Congjun turned his eyes and said with a smile: "Then I'm relieved. We can have a good time together in the next two days. I miss you so much."

Listening to his gentle words, Song Rou couldn't help but lie in his arms and confide in him: "I miss you too, and I don't want you to leave, but..."

Li Congjun suddenly said, "Xiaorou, if I want to leave here, would you like to come with me?"

When Song Rou heard this, she immediately looked up at him, and asked with an expression as if she had heard it wrongly, "What did you say?"

Li Congwen sat up and said seriously, "I want to leave here and take you with me. Are you willing?"

Song Rou was now sure that she was not hallucinating. "You, why did you suddenly come up with this idea? Weren't you reluctant to leave your wife and children before?"

Li Congjun sighed, and with the helplessness of being trapped in love, he said to Song Rou: "I used to think so, but since we met, I feel uncomfortable when I can't see you, and nothing I do is fun. I finally realized that you are the only one I love. Whether in school or now, you are the one I want to spend my life with."

Song Rou was moved to tears by his words, and choked up, "Then why did you leave me to get married? I've been waiting for you for so long, wanting to marry you since I started school, but you turned around and married someone else."

"That's not what I want, Xiaorou." Li Congjun hugged Song Rou and said with heartache: "I was set up by them, otherwise why would I leave you and not marry that fat girl Erfeng? I was forced to do it. If I didn't marry Erfeng, I would lose my job. But now I understand, no job is more important than you."

Song Rou's heart softened when she saw his affectionate eyes. She felt both happy and regretful, and her face was filled with tears of emotion.

Li Congjun wiped her tears tenderly and lovingly: "Xiaorou, are you willing to run away with me?"

Song Rou was very moved. She really loved Li Congjun. If she had not been heartbroken by the news of Li Congjun's sudden marriage, she would not have married Zhou Lei, the loser.

Now Li Congjun said that he only loved her and was willing to abandon his family and run away with her. Song Rou was moved and excited, but she still had fear of the unknown in her heart.

She twisted her fingers and hesitated, "But where can we go if we leave here?"

They said they were running away, but they were both married and had families, so leaving together would be eloping. If word got out, both of them would be criticized, and Song Rou was a little scared.

Li Congjun comforted her: "Don't worry, I've made up my mind. Let's go to Guangdong Province. It's very open there, and there's gold everywhere. When we get there, no one will know what our relationship was like or what we did. Then we can settle down there and live an ordinary life as a couple."

Song Rou dreamed of marrying Li Congjun, and now she was dazzled by the beautiful future he described.

Seeing that she was moved, Li Congjun continued: "When the time comes, I will work hard to earn money for you to spend, and we can have two more children. What do you say?"

Song Rou nodded confusedly: "Okay."

The naive Song Rou was coaxed by Li Congjun. As Li Congjun said, she would pack her luggage and go with him while Zhou Lei was not at home.

Song Rou was led by Li Congjun and went home as he instructed and took away all the savings in the family. When Zhou Lei's mother found out that her daughter-in-law did not return home at night and could not be found anywhere, she looked back and found that all the money in the house was gone. She knew that something was wrong and was afraid that her daughter-in-law had run away with a strange man.

When Zhou Lei came back, he saw his mother sitting on the ground crying at home, and his wife was nowhere to be seen.

Ye Jianhui finally got the result of his report and brought the patrol team to Li's house, only to learn that Li Congjun had disappeared long ago.

Ye Tan didn’t know about the subsequent developments. She just felt sorry for the two children who didn’t have the chance to see this world.

I really hope to be born into a good family in my next life.

The moon on the 15th is fullest on the 16th, but when viewed from the sea, the moon on the 15th of the first lunar month is round and big like a white jade plate.

The garrison organized everyone to make dumplings, and all soldiers and their families were able to participate.

The canteen couldn't accommodate so many people, so they simply set up tables and chairs in the large square of the base, put up a big pot, and wrapped, cooked and ate at the same time.

The big square was full of people. Gu Zhao was cooking the dumplings over there, and Ye Tan was wrapping them over there. The couple were in different camps, and they would look up at each other from time to time.

Pregnant woman Zhao Xiaoya doesn’t have to do anything except eating.

Zhou Xiuxiu was sitting on the other side of Ye Tan. She could be said to be in high spirits recently because her mother-in-law asked a doctor and learned that her son was really unable to have children in the future. She became angry every time she saw her son recently and returned to her hometown after the Spring Festival.

No one gave her a cold shoulder. Zhou Xiuxiu was busy taking care of the children every day. Although she was tired, she lived a comfortable and happy life.

This time, her eldest daughter did not go back with her mother-in-law because Zhou Xiuxiu was worried. It would have been fine if she didn't know before, but now that she knew her mother-in-law had the intention to harm her granddaughter, how could she dare to let her daughter be taken care of by her.

Anyway, her eldest daughter is already in elementary school, so she doesn't have to worry too much. Besides, the child is sensible and knows how to help her.

She lived a comfortable life and her face looked rosy and healthy. Ye Tan thought she looked much better than before he followed her.

Zhou Xiuxiu carried her little daughter on her back and wrapped dumplings skillfully and quickly, while chatting with Aunt He opposite her.

Ye Tan was pretty good at making glutinous rice balls, but she was a bit slow. It took others three while she could only finish one.

Gu Zhao put the dumplings into the pot. During the cooking process, he took the time to come over to see Ye Tan. She was wrapping them slowly, but the dumplings in the box in front of her were round and cute.

Gu Zhao glanced at the others' and felt that none of them were as round as his wife's. This is what it means to take your time and do fine work.

Ye Tan was wrapping glutinous rice balls seriously. When she found that the sunlight beside her was blocked, she turned around and saw that Gu Zhao had been standing behind her for some reason, looking down at her while she was wrapping the glutinous rice balls.

She raised her head and smiled at him: "Why are you looking here if not at Tangyuan?"

Gu Zhao: "Let me see how you make it."

Ye Tan held up the glutinous rice balls in his hand and showed them to him: "Now that you see it, how would you rate it?"

Gu Zhao gave it 99 points without any modesty, and the remaining one point was due to slow speed.

Ye Tan listened to his words, looked at the crooked glutinous rice ball in his hand, and raised his eyebrows, "Then remember its appearance, there will be a surprise when you eat it."

Gu Zhao was curious about what the surprise was, was it filled with red dates and peanuts? When the dumplings were put into the pot, Gu Zhao kept an eye on them the whole time, picking out the ones that looked good when they were cooked.

There were quite a few people with lame hands, and many of the dumplings in the pot were crooked and cracked. After Gu Zhao finished picking them, he found that his bowl was full.

When they sat down to eat, the second regiment commander happened to be sitting across from them. Seeing Gu Zhao's ugly bowl of glutinous rice balls, he burst into laughter and said, "Gu Zhao, what kind of luck do you have? How can a whole bowl of rice balls be so ugly?"

When the others heard this, they all stretched their heads to look at Gu Zhao, and after seeing him, they all burst into laughter, saying that Gu Zhao was lucky and that others did not have his luck.

Gu Zhao ignored these idle and noisy people, and started to eat the dumplings carefully one by one with a spoon. He chewed each one carefully, but did not find any red dates or peanuts. Until he ate the last one, Gu Zhao, who had a big appetite, felt full in his stomach, but he still put the last one into his mouth. As soon as he chewed it, he found that this dumpling was extraordinary.

It has no filling.

Gu Zhao silently turned his head to look at Ye Tan and found that his wife was also looking at him with a smile, with a smug look of a little fox on her face, and she winked at him playfully.

Gu Zhao couldn't help but laugh when he saw it. Solid dumplings, does that mean she is sincere to him?

He likes his wife's surprise.

They had tangyuan for lunch and had free time in the afternoon. Gu Zhao had already agreed with Ye Tan that they would go out of the island to see the lanterns that night.

The two men, each wearing a military coat, a fur hat and a scarf, took the last boat out of the island fully armed. Unexpectedly, there were many people who had the same idea as them. As soon as Ye Tan entered the cabin, he found several familiar faces, all of whom were young girls who got married while Ye Tan was on the island. Everyone smiled at each other, and everything was said without words.

This place is geographically located in the north, and it becomes a city of ice and snow as soon as winter comes. In the tenth month of the first lunar month, there is still a thick layer of ice on the surface of the river outside. The wind on the sea is biting at night, and even the cabin is cold and there is no heat.

Gu Zhao held Ye Tan in his arms. She felt a little uncomfortable at first, after all, everyone else was sitting properly. But when she felt the warmth, she immediately forgot about it and snuggled in Gu Zhao's arms with her eyes squinted to keep warm.

When the ship stopped at the port, Ye Tan had already taken a nap. He was not seasick after the sleep and followed Gu Zhao off the ship in high spirits.

"Captain Gu, sister-in-law, we'll be leaving first."

"Goodbye, Captain Gu."

…

Others greeted the two of them.

Gu Zhao nodded, Ye Tan smiled and waved his hand, and then everyone dispersed. At this time, no one was so blind as to ask to go with others. Everyone was out on a date, and no one wanted to have a light bulb around to be an eyesore.

The seaside town was not far ahead, and it would take less than half an hour to walk there. Ye Tan, wearing gloves, hung his arm in Gu Zhao's arm and walked slowly along the path.

The full moon on the 15th was so round and big that it could be seen clearly without a flashlight. Ye Tan looked at the road under his feet and felt that it was easy to walk on.

"Let's hurry up. I wonder if there are any snacks over there?" They had eaten glutinous rice balls in the morning, glutinous rice balls at noon, and sweet glutinous rice balls in the evening. No matter what they ate, they would get tired of it after eating it for two meals in a row. Ye Tan didn't eat much at night, so she was naturally hungry after a few hours.

Just as he secretly pressed his empty stomach, an egg was handed to him. Ye Tan was slightly stunned and looked up at Gu Zhao.

Gu Zhao pursed his lips and smiled: "Seeing that you didn't eat much at night, I thought you would be hungry."

Ye Tan was so touched that she held her hands and said with stars in her eyes: "Husband, you are so considerate. I am so touched."

Gu Zhao peeled the eggshell and gave it to her: "Don't be touched, eat it quickly, or it will freeze if the wind blows on for a while longer."

Ye Tan took it and put it to Gu Zhao's lips: "Hubby, you eat too."

Gu Zhao: "I'm not hungry."

Ye Tan: "Then I'll eat it?"

"It's prepared for you, eat it."

Ye Tan slowly finished an egg and finally choked on the egg yolk. Gu Zhao took out the kettle and helped her swallow it smoothly.

With an egg as a filling, Ye Tan persevered until he reached the town, where his stomach started to growl again. However, although there were many lanterns in the town, there was not a single one selling snacks.

It was not allowed to sell anything on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. Ye Tan, who was hungry, had no interest in looking at the beautiful lanterns in front of him.

Seeing her bitter face, Gu Zhao regretted not bringing enough eggs when he came out. After thinking for a while, he said, "Come with me."

Ye Tan was confused and was led by Gu Zhao through many twists and turns to a small alley. In front of him was an adobe house with two wooden doors, one closed and the other open. Maybe because he was too hungry, Ye Tan actually smelled the scent of food.

"Gurgle..." Ye Tan's stomach growled even louder. Gu Zhao, who was standing beside him, heard it and said with a helpless smile: "Don't worry, I'll take you to eat something delicious in a while."

Gu Zhao knocked on the door and soon an old lady in a headscarf came out. She didn't say anything when she saw them, but looked behind them before asking, "What do you want?"

Gu Zhao: "What's going on?"

Old lady: "Steamed buns and eggs."

Gu Zhao said, "Then give me two eggs and two buns."

After saying that, the old lady turned and went in. After a while, she came out without handing over the things in her hand: "Do you know the price?"

Gu Zhao silently took out a dollar and twenty cents and handed it over.

The old lady knew it was a regular customer, so she took the money and handed over an oil-paper bag containing two buns and two eggs.

Ye Tan watched them finish their meeting, and the old lady immediately disappeared behind the dark door, as if she had never appeared. Gu Zhao also turned around and walked away with Ye Tan.

When they reached the entrance of the alley, Gu Zhao took out a bun and gave it to Ye Tan: "Eat it."

Ye Tan held the hot buns and asked in confusion: "How did you know they sell food? Have you been here before?"

Gu Zhao: "It's my first time here. I bumped into him before."

He took the egg, peeled it, and gave it to Ye Tan: "Eat it quickly. After eating, let's go shopping. There are several old craftsmen in this town who make beautiful lanterns. In previous years, some people also made ice lanterns."

When Ye Tan heard about ice lanterns, he was attracted by it. He ate an egg and held a bun to warm his hands. He thought of the pictures of ice lanterns he had seen on the computer before. They were crystal clear and had various shapes. They were beautiful just by looking at the pictures. The real thing must be even more amazing.

Ye Tan was thinking about watching the ice lanterns, so he ate a lot faster. Gu Zhao was not hungry himself, so he wrapped the remaining buns and put them in the inside pocket of his coat, while peeling another egg and giving it to Ye Tan.

Ye Tan finished eating two eggs, chewing the buns and drinking some water. His stomach was satisfied and his mood was better.

Gu Zhao: "Do you want to eat more? There's still a bun."

Ye Tan shook her head, took Gu's hand and walked out: "I'm full." She looked around: "Where is the ice lantern?"

Gu Zhao told her not to worry: "Ice lanterns are not available every year. It depends on your luck if you want to see them. Just take your time to look for them."

When Ye Tan heard that it might not be possible, he pouted a little disappointedly: "Okay then."

Gu Zhao couldn't bear to see her disappointed, so he pointed at the lanterns on the side and said, "Don't just focus on the ice lanterns, these lanterns are also very beautiful. Look at the carp one, isn't it very delicate?"

Ye Tan looked over and found that the carp was really lifelike, even the arc of its tail was just right.

Ye Tan walked over in amazement. There were already many people gathered around the lantern, watching it, and all he could hear were praises. Ye Tan looked up and said, "It's so beautiful, just like the real thing." It looked as if it would wag its tail and swim away immediately if it were put into the water.

Seeing that she liked it, Gu Zhao smiled and pointed to the other side: "The one with the big cock is not bad either."

Ye Tan turned his head again and saw a big colorful rooster with its head held high and its mouth open. It looked like a rooster crowing to announce the dawn.

There was a little kid next to him, maybe he was craving for meat, he kept drooling at the rooster and shouting to the man holding him: "Chicken, chicken, chicken..." Did he want to eat meat?

Gu Zhao held Ye Tan's hand and walked through the crowd. When he saw a beautiful lantern, he would stop and watch for a while. There were more and more people around. Many people knew that there was a lantern festival in this town on the fifteenth night of the first lunar month, so they came to watch.

As the number of people grew, walking became less smooth. Looking up, I saw heads everywhere and the lanterns were drowned out.

After walking for a long time, they still couldn't find the ice lanterns. Now that there were so many people, it was even harder to find them. Ye Tan also lost interest in searching and said to Gu Zhao, "Let's go. There are too many people here."

Gu Zhao also felt that there were more people this year than in previous years, and this kind of occasion was the easiest for people to take advantage of the situation. He held Ye Tan's hand all the time, fearing that she would be squeezed away by the crowd. When he heard Ye Tan say that she wanted to leave, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Okay, let's go back." Gu Zhao looked around for a space with fewer people, and protected Ye Tan as he walked out of the main street and came to a street with fewer people.

"Let's go around this way." Gu Zhao said, "It's a bit far, are you tired?"

Ye Tan: “Not bad.”

"Hey, did you hear the baby crying?" Ye Tan suddenly pulled Gu Zhao aside and listened carefully while walking.

Gu Zhao listened carefully for a while and found that there was indeed a child crying, but the sound was faint and intermittent.

Ye Tan shuddered and was a little scared. Don’t be such a ghost hitting the wall in the middle of the night.

Just as he thought of this, Ye Tan slapped his mouth again. In a civilized society, we must eliminate all kinds of evil spirits. Don't let your imagination run wild.

But she traveled through time and space unscientifically and was reborn. Maybe there really are ghosts in this world?

"What are you doing?" Gu Zhao hugged Ye Tan, who suddenly hung on him, with a helpless look on his face.

Ye Tan hugged his neck and said in a trembling voice: "Is there a ghost?"

Gu Zhao couldn't help laughing when he heard the ghost crying. He patted her butt and said, "There's no ghost there. Don't scare yourself. That's just the sound of someone's child crying. If you don't believe me, listen carefully and see if you can hear the sound of an adult comforting a child."

Ye Tan was still afraid, and did not loosen her grip on Gu Zhao at all, but she stretched her ears to listen carefully. Accompanied by the noisy voices in the distance, it did sound like an adult was coaxing a child.

Ye Tan felt relieved, realizing that she had indeed scared herself. She was about to get down, but Gu Zhao did not let go.

Ye Tan: "Let me go, aren't you tired of holding me like this?"

Gu Zhao shook his head. There was no one around, so he carried Ye Tan to the wall and pushed Ye Tan against it.

-----------------------

The author has something to say: Fairies, the next book is pre-collected "After Being Proposed by the Big Boss of the Era Literature". If you like it, please support it with your hands [Rose]