Chapter 51, let's go!
"If you keep going like this, how will you manage to venture into the Special Economic Zone alone next year?"
Fu Ci's smile froze on his face; he really hadn't expected his wife to say that.
If it were anyone else, he would have thought that was a sign of disdain.
After a brief moment of surprise, Fu Ci said, "Maybe the special economic zone won't be established next year."
Then he could stay in Guangcheng and live with his family.
Thinking about it this way, there's actually nothing wrong with it.
Having lived for over twenty years, Fu Ci realized for the first time that he was actually a homebody.
Tang Mingli was teasing him and blurted out without thinking, "A special zone will definitely be established next year."
Fu Ci chuckled and countered, "How can you be so sure that a special economic zone will be established next year?"
"I..." Tang Mingli was steadied.
Of course, that's just how history is.
Fortunately, Fu Ci didn't think she was serious; he thought she was just joking.
He also joked, "Maybe next year I'll have grown up and be able to be independent."
Tang Mingli then retorted, "Your skin is getting thicker and thicker."
As she spoke, she broke free from his embrace and said earnestly, "I need to pack my luggage first, and after that I need to check on Grandma and the others, so I don't forget anything."
I was away for four days, which is neither a long nor a short time.
Fu Ci hummed in agreement, took two steps back, and sat down at his wife's usual dressing table, quietly watching her pack her luggage.
After watching for a while, he could tell that she wasn't just tidying up haphazardly; it was organized and methodical.
So she'll probably have a great time with her grandma and the others on this trip.
They had a great time during their six-month trip together, which deepened their feelings for each other.
At least that's what he thinks.
After packing her clothes, Tang Mingli went to the dressing table, picked and chose some skincare products, and put them into her travel bag.
After thinking it over and making sure I hadn't forgotten anything, I jogged downstairs again.
Fu Ci thought for a moment and then followed him downstairs.
After going downstairs, Tang Mingli first went to her mother-in-law's side, asked about a few important items, and made sure they were all put in the travel bag before going to see her grandparents.
Fu Ci watched his wife working like a spinning top, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.
When it's time for her to take responsibility, she's quite dedicated.
Seeing this, he felt a pang of tenderness and pity, so he said to his mother, "Mom, when you go on your trip, remember to take care of each other."
Fu's mother was folding clothes when she rummaged through the closet and took out a lot of clothes while packing her luggage.
Hearing his son say that, he laughed at him, "What? Are you afraid we'll tire your wife out?"
Fu Ci, a little embarrassed by the teasing, said, "No, it's just that I can't come along. It's just that I'm a little worried about the few of you."
Fu's mother understood her son's feelings and said, half-jokingly and half-seriously, "Don't worry, I definitely won't let Mingli get tired. Grandpa and Grandma are still in good health, and I don't need to say anything more. They can walk like the wind and even catch up with the bus. Besides, we have a tour guide, so there's nothing to worry about."
Fu Ci knew it, but he just couldn't do it.
He was worried about his wife, as well as his mother and grandparents.
Fortunately, Goose City is only a day away, so if something really happens, he can get there immediately.
Thinking of this, Fu Ci remembered something and left his mother's room to find Tang Mingli.
Tang Mingli was patiently helping the old lady pack her luggage.
The elderly woman had a lot of luggage, and she tried her best to pack it all into her large travel bag using the packing knowledge she had acquired in her previous life.
Seeing this, Fu Ci patiently waited for her to finish before speaking: "If the hotel has a phone, remember to call back and let them know you're safe."
Tang Mingli casually agreed, "Don't worry, if there's a phone, I'll definitely remember to call home."
I'm not comfortable with Fu Ci.
He knows Tang Mingli too well.
But all I could do was force a smile.
When traveling, safety and happiness are the most important things, so when the family finished their meal at the table, Fu Ci gave them many words of advice.
Things like being careful, staying with the tour guide, avoiding dangerous places, and staying in the hotel at night are all things to be mindful of.
At first, everyone responded one by one, but later they would just hum in response from time to time, and finally even Fu's mother couldn't help but speak up.
“Son, we’re all almost three hundred years old combined, and we know all that you’re talking about.”
Fu Ci blushed at what was said, thinking to himself that if his father were home today, he would surely understand his feelings.
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Because they had to leave early the next day, after watching the TV series, the family, without any lingering, quickly went back to their room to rest.
Lying in bed, Tang Mingli thought she would have some trouble sleeping because she was going on a long trip the next day. Little did she know, someone else was even more uneasy than her, making all her anxiety about the upcoming trip disappear.
After Fu Cidi had turned over countless times, Tang Mingli could no longer ignore him. She placed her foot across his leg, preventing him from moving.
Fu Ci asked guiltily, "Did I disturb you?"
What do you think?
The three words "light and airy" were used as a rhetorical question, and the hat was firmly fastened.
Fu Ci thought that she would have to travel all day tomorrow and would feel uncomfortable if she didn't get enough sleep, so he quickly coaxed her, "Go to sleep, I promise I won't move around anymore."
Tang Mingli sighed and then told the truth: "I can't sleep because I'm thinking about the long car ride tomorrow."
So that's the reason.
Fu Ci sighed, reached out and pulled her close, patting her back gently to comfort her: "It's okay, there are so many people on the bus, chatting and laughing, maybe the time will pass in no time."
With so many people on the bus… Tang Mingli’s first thought was that it must be very noisy.
Feeling even more anxious, she simply buried herself in Fu Ci's arms.
Fu Ci could only continue to reassure them: "Besides, the hotel's private vehicles won't stop and go like public buses..."
He patted his wife on the back while saying things that might reassure her.
As they were talking, they realized something was wrong with the person in their arms.
After listening quietly for a while, I couldn't help but laugh.
People who say they can't sleep have probably already fallen asleep sometime ago.
He gently laid Tang Mingli down, worried that if he held her like this for too long, her whole body would ache.
In the darkness, he couldn't see his wife's face clearly, but he still managed to pinpoint her face and gently touch it with his index finger.
"And he said he couldn't sleep... What a heartless idiot."
Perhaps it was the sound of Tang Mingli's even breathing that made Fu Ci feel sleepy after lying down for a short while.
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This was the first time in all their years of marriage that Tang Mingli had woken up earlier than Fu Ci.
They need to meet at the hostel entrance at 8:00 AM today, and they need to be on the bus by at least 7:30 AM.
Because there were many people from the same compound who signed up, they agreed to set off together.
Considering the time it would take to wait for everyone to arrive, Tang Mingli arranged to meet everyone at the gate of the compound at 7:15.
This way, I can make sure I catch the bus at 7:30 and arrive at the hostel right on time at 8:00.
Of course, there's always the possibility of being late.
But the hostel's car is their own, and even if she's late, they'll definitely wait for everyone before setting off. So she'd rather sleep an extra half hour and risk arriving just in time.
However, she was so determined that she woke up before six o'clock.
When will this ingrained, corporate slave lifestyle be completely washed away?
Tang Mingli was annoyed with herself for a few seconds, then quickly got up.
She moved very gently, but Fu Ci woke up the moment she got out of bed.
"What time is it?" Fu Ci asked, picking up the watch on the bedside table. After glancing at the time, he was quite shocked.
In the years since they got married, he was certain his wife had never slept so little.
Even in the early days of her marriage, when she hadn't yet figured out his and her family's attitudes, she tried to get up early and still slept for nine hours straight.
Tang Mingli didn't notice the shock that flashed in her husband's eyes. She just saw that he was awake and thought that someone could help them take their luggage to the bus stop later.
I was only thinking it in my mind, but I ended up reading it out loud.
Upon hearing this, Fu Ci replied matter-of-factly, "Of course."
If he doesn't help carry it, who will?
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Tang Mingli woke up early, but Madam Fu and the others woke up even earlier.
When she and Fu Ci, who was carrying luggage, came downstairs, the three of them had been sitting on the sofa for who knows how long.
Like three students waiting for their teacher, they sat quietly upright with their hands resting on their thighs.
His eyes lit up immediately when he saw Tang Mingli come down.
Only Zhang Guihua, seeing Tang Mingli come down so early, exclaimed, "Breakfast isn't ready yet."
Knowing they would be traveling all day and worried they might go hungry, Zhang Guihua specially cooked rice for breakfast today.
She got up at five o'clock to prepare, but there were still two dishes to cook.
Tang Mingli smiled and said, "No rush, we're not leaving now."
Despite saying that, Zhang Guihua still hurried back to the kitchen to cook.
Not long after, Zhang Guihua finished cooking the last dish, and the whole family sat down at the table to eat.
Eating a proper meal so early in the morning isn't really appetizing. But considering we're traveling and won't be able to get a decent meal until we arrive at our destination, everyone still ate a full bowl of rice.
I was still eating when someone knocked on the door.
Madam Fu immediately guessed that it must be one of the old ladies from the same compound who was going on the trip together who came looking for her.
Zhang Guihua went to check the door and, as expected, confirmed Madam Fu's guess; there were no old ladies standing at the door.
Upon seeing them, Tang Mingli's head buzzed for a moment. Fortunately, it was only for a moment, and she quickly regained her senses.
These grandmothers are really... up so early.
Seeing that they were still eating, one of the elderly women who came to find them quickly said, "Please take your time eating. We just felt that we were waiting either at the gate or here, so we thought we'd come and see what was going on."
Madam Fu replied to them, "We're almost done eating. Why don't you come in and sit down?"
Actually, she was just being polite; if she really came in and sat down, it would be inappropriate to disrupt the flow of the room.
Fortunately, the elderly women did not want to come in and sit down, and declined: "No, no, we'll just wait at the door and stretch our muscles."
After saying that, he told them to eat slowly.
But how can I eat slowly when people are waiting for me like this?
The Fu family quickly finished their rice, grabbed their luggage, and set off with the elderly ladies who had come to find them.
Tang Mingli and Fu Ci walked at the back of the crowd.
Looking at the cheerful elderly people in front of her, the image of the senior citizen tour group became vivid in Tang Mingli's mind.
She whispered to her husband, jokingly saying, "I feel like they have more energy than I do."
Fu Ci smiled and said, "No need to think about it."
At this moment, the elders should indeed be more excited and energetic.
However, it's understandable; for them, this trip might be the first time they've experienced something like this at their age.
Tang Mingli felt a pang of sadness upon hearing Fu Ci's words.
That's true. These people are about the same age as Grandma. They all came from the war years and probably never dreamed they would have the opportunity to travel.
Thinking of this, she cheered up again.
Let it be a senior citizens' group.
No matter what kind of group it is, she wants to have fun and also make sure to have fun with these elders.
Go go go, let's go!
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