Chapter 328 I’m Sorry, I’m Too Cowardly
As soon as Gu Yinfeng's family left, the atmosphere in the Gu family improved visibly.
After all, it was New Year's Eve, and everyone did not go home after dinner. They all gathered around the table to chat, talking about all sorts of things, ideals, life, study, and the future. Occasionally, they would have a glass of wine, which was a rare entertainment activity.
Gu Zhifeng was originally in a very heavy mood, but after Gu Yuehuai's "guidance", she seemed to be more open-minded.
He sat on the kang, looking at the young people busy at the table, with a smile on his face.
Gu Tinghuai and Bai Mei lowered their heads and whispered, their usually steady brows and eyes were unusually soft. On the other side, Wan Qinglan, who was chatting with Yao Meili, looked over from time to time, then silently retracted his gaze, like a lost marginal figure.
Lei Yi also came out of the room, came in front of Jin Can, and asked her softly if she was full.
Gu Zhifeng smiled and shook his head, feeling very relieved.
This is how the New Year should be, with many people and it’s lively. Looking at this group of young people, he felt younger too. In a trance, he thought of Lin Jinshu, but only for a moment, and the usual feeling of longing and heartache was gone.
He breathed a sigh of relief and suddenly remembered what Gu Yuehuai had said about finding another woman.
Perhaps it was because the New Year atmosphere was too joyful, or maybe it was something else, he actually thought this was a good idea.
Gu Yuehuai leaned back in her chair, listening to her friends talking and laughing, with a slight smile on her lips. This was her first New Year since her rebirth. There were many more passers-by, and the original tragedy had not happened again. It was great.
However, the only imperfection is that Yan Shaoyu is not here. I wonder if he will be happy spending the New Year in the army.
Before I knew it, time had passed and it was already dark outside.
"Isn't it time for us to go back?" Wan Qinglan burped and asked Yao Meili while supporting his head.
Yao Meili didn't drink much, her face looked normal. She nodded and said, "It's getting late, we should go back."
As she spoke, her eyes vaguely glanced at Gu Xihuai who was standing beside her. He and Lei Yi brought Yan Shaoyang out together. Among the young men, Gu Xihuai was handsome and had a hearty smile. He was much better than Gu Tinghuai.
Since Gu Tinghuai has someone she likes, she can change him. After all, they are all Aunt Lin’s sons, right?
Unfortunately, she is two years older than Gu Xihuai, and I don’t know if he will like her. Speaking of which, the most suitable one should be Gu Ruihuai, who has been taken away by Aunt Lin, right?
They are of similar age and should have many common topics. Maybe she can give it a try?
I heard that Gu Ruihuai already has a formal job and is being kept by the Qin family. He is better off than Gu Xihuai.
Yao Meili's appalling idea was obviously not noticed by Gu Yuehuai and Wan Qinglan. For the sake of her mother-in-law, she liked her son? However, they all noticed that Yao Meili did not really like Gu Tinghuai, and her idea was open to discussion.
Since these two drunk girls wanted to go back to the commune, we naturally couldn't just ignore them.
After Yao Meili finished speaking, Gu Xihuai looked around and could only volunteer: "I'll take you back."
Before Wan Qinglan could refuse, Yao Meili said softly and embarrassedly, "Then I'll trouble you."
Gu Yuehuai paused in cleaning up the dishes and looked up at Yao Meili, who had a calm expression, neither too happy nor too apologetic, as if she had just taken the conversation casually.
Gu Yuehuai nodded: "You've been drinking too, let Xiao Lei accompany you, take the flashlight, and be careful on the road."
Hearing this, Gu Xihuai was about to wave his hand to refuse, but Gu Yuehuai winked at Lei Yi, who said hurriedly: "Okay, Xihuai and I will go together, and then we will come back together, so that we can take care of each other on the way."
Having said this, Gu Xihuai nodded.
Yao Meili didn't say anything to refuse, and just like that, the four of them set off for the commune.
As soon as Wan Qinglan and Yao Meili left, Bai Mei was about to go home, but something unexpected happened here.
Bai Mei refused to let Gu Tinghuai take her home. She frowned and waved her hands repeatedly. Even when Gu Tinghuai said he was just taking her to the brigade, she refused. This refusal became clear once it was connected with the strange behavior when Gu Tinghuai went to pick her up.
Gu Yuehuai narrowed his eyes slightly: "Brother was troubled when he went to the Bai family?"
Upon hearing this, the rest of the people in the room looked at Bai Mei and Gu Tinghuai. After all, they were all friends of the Gu family and had a close relationship with Gu Tinghuai. When they heard such words, they couldn't help but look at Bai Mei with a slightly subtle look.
Bai Mei blushed and moved her lips, wanting to explain something. But when she thought about her parents' behavior just now, she couldn't say anything to defend herself and her expression became a little lost.
Gu Tinghuai stood in front of Bai Mei calmly, and said with a wry smile: "It's not as exaggerated as you say. What's the point of making things difficult? We are all country people. What's the point of making things difficult? I really sprained my ankle."
His explanation made it seem even more like he was trying to cover up something.
Gu Yuehuai put down his bowl and chopsticks and said, "Okay, your foot is sprained, I'll go and see her off."
Gu Tinghuai frowned and was about to refuse, but Gu Zhifeng said with a dark face: "No! You are a girl, you have to come back by yourself after you go there. The path is dark, I am worried if you are not afraid, so let your elder brother go, and you stay at home."
At this time, Wang Ziyan said, "Then I'll go with Yue Huai. We won't be so scared if there are more people."
"I'll go too." Jin Can was timid, so after hearing this, he also agreed in a low voice.
Just as Yan Shaoli was about to speak, Yan Shaotang in his arms nodded his head, looking drowsy. However, she usually went to bed early, and today she was indeed a little overdue. She could only say, "Then I'll clean up at home, you guys go."
Gu Yuehuai nodded and looked up at Gu Zhifeng.
Although they were all girls, it was safer for them to go in groups. Gu Zhifeng couldn't say anything to refuse for a moment. After all, Bai Mei was still watching them, and he was embarrassed to let her go back alone.
Gu Tinghuai sighed: "Then be careful on the road. I will send you out of the team and wait for you to come back there."
As soon as they left, the room became quiet.
Gu Zhifeng shook her head and walked forward to clean up the dishes with Yan Shaoli.
Gu Tinghuai sent them to the village entrance. Thinking of Bai's parents, he pursed his lips and whispered, "If anything unhappy happens at home, remember to tell me. Don't keep it to yourself."
Bai Mei's eyes turned red and she lowered her head and nodded.
Gu Yuehuai and the others were quite perceptive and walked to the front to wait, afraid of disturbing the two people's private conversation.
"I'm sorry, I'm too cowardly."
Bai Mei looked at Gu Tinghuai's legs, a few tears rolled down and hit the ground, as if they also hit Gu Tinghuai's heart.
Gu Tinghuai was stunned for a moment, then he smiled and stretched out his hand to ruffle Bai Mei's hair: "How could it be? Wasn't it you who just stood in front of me and confronted my parents? I'm already very surprised that you can do this for me."
His voice was a little hoarse, and the deep friendship almost overflowed.
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