Just then, Feng Mingshu came out carrying a pot of hangover tea. Seeing the two men's full glasses, she smiled and said, "The liquor is cold, but this pot of mine is hot. Would you like to try something different?"
Although she was speaking to the two of them, she was secretly giving Zhou Jinshan a meaningful look.
Seeing the girl's expression, Zhou Jinshan put down his wine glass and smiled brightly: "Okay, I'll drink the hot one." He then turned to Zhai Qingping with regret and said, "I have to listen to my wife, otherwise I won't be able to get into the bedroom tonight."
These words were met with laughter from the entire audience.
Feng Mingshu's face flushed instantly. She hadn't meant it that way at all. This man was deliberately misinterpreting her meaning and ruining her image!
She really wanted to reply, "Drink it or don't, it's up to you!"
But seeing Zhou Jinshan's flushed face, she suppressed her temper, put the pot on the table, and reached out to Zhou Jinshan: "Give me the empty bowl next to you."
Zhou Jinshan grinned, showing off his white teeth, and obediently handed over the bowl, like a well-behaved tiger cat.
Feng Mingshu had a strange feeling. She glanced at the man again before taking the bowl, scooping out a large spoonful, and placing it in front of him.
Zhou Jinshan was very obliging. He picked up the bowl, took a sip, and praised, "My wife's wine is delicious, it's sweet."
Feng Mingshu was both amused and exasperated: "I think you've really had too much to drink. This is hangover tea."
"Whether it's tea or wine, it's all delicious." Zhou Jinshan shook his head, continuing to try and make his wife happy.
The restaurant erupted in laughter again.
Amidst laughter, a bowl was handed to Feng Mingshu: "Could you please serve me a bowl too, sister-in-law?"
Feng Mingshu nodded and reached out to take it, but Zhou Jinshan suddenly stood up and snatched the bowl away first: "I'll serve it, wife, you go and rest over there."
Zhai Qingping turned his head and stared directly at Zhou Jinshan.
Feng Mingshu inexplicably felt that the atmosphere between the two was a bit off, perhaps because they had drunk too much.
But she was indeed a little tired, so she nodded: "Okay, you take care of them yourself."
As soon as she left, the restaurant became lively again, with everyone calling for Zhou Jinshan to serve them hangover tea.
Another half hour passed after the commotion, and everyone finally left the table. They rushed to clear the dishes, but with so many people and so much alcohol involved, they ended up breaking two bowls, a cup, and a soup spoon.
Feng Mingshu smiled nonchalantly and said, "May you have peace and safety every year."
The students who were initially embarrassed by their mistake started laughing happily.
The clock struck eight o'clock in the evening; it was time for everyone to return to the military academy.
The couple escorted them to the gate of the courtyard. Except for two or three people who were a little unsteady on their feet, the others were fine.
"Old Zhou, sister-in-law, you can go back now. I'll definitely get them back to the military academy safely," Lu Xiangqian said, patting his chest and making a bold promise.
He was the one who drank the least and was the most sober among the group.
Zhou Jinshan nodded, then turned to Feng Mingshu and said, "It's a bit chilly outside. You go back inside first, I'll take them to the station."
When they realized that some of the men were having some private conversation and it wasn't appropriate for her to be present, Feng Mingshu said goodbye and went back.
She didn't expect that Zhou Jinshan would return in just five or six minutes.
"Have they all gotten on the bus?" Feng Mingshu asked casually.
Zhou Jinshan pulled her close, slumped his head against her shoulder, and said, his breath reeking of alcohol, "I told you not to worry about them, you just need to take care of me."
The scalding smell of alcohol brushed against her ear, sending shivers down Feng Mingshu's spine. She pushed his head away in embarrassment and annoyance: "Are you drunk and acting crazy?"
I only stayed outside for a few more minutes, so why did my drunkenness get worse?
"I'm not drunk," Zhou Jinshan said seriously, holding her shoulders with both hands.
But with his breath reeking of alcohol, his cheeks flushed, and his eyes glazed over, how could Feng Mingshu believe he wasn't drunk?
However, you need to coax a drunk person.
"Okay, you're not drunk. Let's go upstairs to sleep." Feng Mingshu helped him upstairs.
But the man was a little disobedient this time. He reached out and pinned her against the handrail, lowered his head and asked, "Ming Shu, if someone else had pursued you back then, would you have married him?"
Feng Mingshu didn't know if drunk people all liked to bring up the past, but the handrail was hurting her back, so she decided to end the conversation as soon as possible: "No, I won't marry anyone else who pursues me, I'll only marry you."
Zhou Jinshan seemed to suddenly become happy, bent down and kissed her hard, then declared, "I won't marry anyone else, I'll only marry you!"
Before he could finish speaking, he bent down and picked her up.
Feng Mingshu couldn't possibly listen to what he was saying and quickly grabbed the handrail to refuse: "You've been drinking and you're still trying to hug me? Aren't you afraid we'll both fall?"
Zhou Jinshan didn't let go, pressing his forehead against hers and saying, "Mingshu, don't be afraid. Even if you fall, I'll be there to cushion your fall."
Feng Mingshu: "..."
Should she believe a drunkard?
If Lu Xiangqian were here, he would tell her that while everyone at the table was drunk, her husband, Lao Zhou, would still be the one standing.
However, at this moment, Lao Lu was also in a miserable state.
The men, who had been drinking, seemed to have their effects amplified by the swaying of the bus; two of them were fast asleep with their heads tilted back.
Fortunately, they were all wearing civilian clothes, so they didn't embarrass the military academy.
After arriving at the station, several people vomited.
Lu Xiangqian patted one person's back for a while, and handed another a military water bottle.
Feng Mingshu had filled the kettles for them in advance, which shows that he had foresight.
"Looks like I still need to get married," Lu Xiangqian muttered, looking on with envy at Old Zhou.
"Comrade Zhai, are you back?"
Just then, a figure suddenly ran over from the military academy gate and asked them a question.
The streetlights were dim, making it difficult to see clearly, but from the figure and voice, one could tell that the person was a young woman.
The drunkenness of the group had subsided considerably, and they all turned to look at Zhai Qingping, who was squatting by the roadside rinsing his mouth.
It had already spread throughout the military academy that a young woman would find excuses to visit Zhai Qingping every few days, but Zhai Qingping would ignore her and refuse any gifts she gave him. The last time, the woman left in tears.
I thought that girl wouldn't come again, but I didn't expect her to come again today, and even wait so late.
Everyone was moved by the girl's persistence and advised Zhai Qingping to talk to her properly.
Amidst the persuasion, Zhai Qingping stood up, tilted his head back and finished the water in the pot, then strode towards the young woman, the words Zhou Jinshan had said to him echoing in his ears.
"Old Zhai, always look forward and don't stay where you are."
Ha, who's stuck in the same place?
Zhai Qingping's lips curled into a mocking smile. He stopped and looked down at the girl in front of him, asking, "Do you like me?"
Fu Jiarong's heart began to race as Zhai Qingping walked towards her. Hearing his question, she nodded without hesitation, "I like it."
"Okay, let's go get our marriage certificate tomorrow."
Zhai Qingping said this and walked away.
Fu Jiarong stood there stunned for a full three seconds, then chased after him with great joy, grabbing his arm and repeatedly confirming the news.
Lu Xiangqian stood there dumbfounded. Is getting married really that easy these days?
Of the three brothers who used to live in the dormitory, he's the only one left.
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