Chapter 253 What’s wrong with me having a drink!
Just as the old-fashioned wall clock struck six, the roar of a car engine was heard outside the yard.
Chenchen had the sharpest ears and immediately jumped down from Shen Changfeng's arms:
"It's my great uncle who's back!"
Chenchen said as he rushed towards the door. Seeing this, Mu Nanyan hurriedly warned:
“Slow down!”
Mu Nanyan was about to reach out to stop Chenchen when she saw Shen Zhenguo striding into the yard.
The chief of staff, who was in his fifties, was still wearing a neat military uniform, with the stars on his epaulettes shining in the sunset, but he was holding a cake box with cartoon patterns on it in his hand in a funny way.
Chenchen rushed over and hugged Shen Zhenguo's thighs. Seeing this, Shen Zhenguo protected him with his hands and only let go after he stood firm.
He rubbed Chenchen's head, placed the cake in front of Chenchen, and said with a smile:
"Look, Chenchen, your uncle knew you were coming back today, so he made a special detour to buy your favorite chocolate lava cake."
Chenchen cheered and couldn't wait to open the box, but Mu Nanyan suddenly appeared behind Chenchen and held down Chenchen's hand as he was about to open the box:
"Wait until after dinner before dessert."
The little guy pouted and looked at Shen Zhenguo eagerly.
"Listen to your mother."
Shen Zhenguo stood up with a smile, his eyes sweeping across the lively scene in the yard. Old Master Shen was sitting in a wicker rocking chair, sipping tea and watching Old Lady Shen tending to her beloved flowers and plants.
The two old people would occasionally quarrel with each other. When the old lady's scissors for trimming the branches made a clicking sound, the old man would deliberately mutter loudly:
"Prune gently, that purple violet is worth more than my pension!"
Under a sycamore tree not far away, Shen Changfeng was holding his cell phone and talking in a low voice. His figure in a straight military uniform was particularly eye-catching among the mottled shadows of the trees.
At the dining table, Xu Wenxin was carefully placing the dishes and chopsticks. When she looked up and saw her husband returning, a gentle smile immediately appeared between her brows.
Shen Zhenguo's stern expression softened instantly, and his throat moved unconsciously.
Such a lively and warm family dinner scene has not appeared in his memory for a long time.
Mu Nanyan stepped forward and handed over the dark blue gift box.
"Uncle, this is a gift for you."
Shen Zhenguo was visibly taken aback when he took the box. He opened the lid and found a finely crafted lighter lying quietly inside. The design was similar to Shen Changfeng's, but the color was darker, and it also had the word "peace" engraved on it.
"Girl, why are you spending so much money?"
His voice was a little tense, and there was an unconcealable joy hidden in the reproachful tone.
After decades of military career, he had never received a gift even from his own son, but this niece was so thoughtful.
The dining table was already fully plated. Xu Wenxin specifically instructed the servants to prepare a few more dishes. After she set the table, she quickly greeted everyone:
"Everyone is here, let's eat!"
In the garden pavilion, Mr. Shen was studying his newly acquired chess set while wearing his reading glasses. Mrs. Shen came over after washing her hands and shook her head helplessly.
"Old man, your precious chess piece won't grow legs and run away. Eat first!"
"Got it, I'll be right there!"
As Mr. Shen was talking, he had already started to clean up his chessboard. Xu Wenxin saw Shen Changfeng hung up the phone and shouted at him:
"It's time to eat, Changfeng. Why are there so many calls after just coming back? Is the army very busy lately?"
"No, just a personal matter."
Shen Changfeng put away his phone, and his military boots made a sharp sound on the floor.
Everyone took their seats one after another, and the round table was soon full. Mr. Shen looked around and said with emotion:
"After Yan moved out, the house hasn't been this lively for a long time. Zhenguo is usually busy and doesn't eat at home, so it's usually just the three of us."
Everyone fell silent upon hearing this, and they all felt bad. Shen Changfeng stayed in the army all year round, and sometimes they didn't see each other for a year or two. Mu Nanyan was busy with work every day and had no time to come back. Everyone had their own things to do, and it was indeed difficult for them to have such a reunion.
Mu Nanyan looked at Mr. Shen and said:
"Grandpa, I will definitely come back to accompany you often when I have time."
Mr. Shen waved his hand and said in a casual manner:
"No, I know you're all busy with work, so you don't have to come back to see us. Besides, I go fishing with Lao Zhang and the others every day, so I don't have much time to be at home."
Mrs. Shen glanced at Mr. Shen, and then said:
"Okay, we finally get together, let's stop talking about unhappy things and eat."
Only after Mrs. Shen spoke did everyone pick up their chopsticks and start eating.
The banquet officially began, but Mr. Shen kept glancing at the wine glass in front of Shen Changfeng.
The clear white wine shone with an alluring luster under the light. He pretended to casually reach out for the bottle, but Old Mrs. Shen grabbed his wrist.
"Your liver function test results from last month's physical were high again! And you're still thinking about drinking!"
Mrs. Shen glared at him as she spoke, and Mr. Shen curled his lips in dissatisfaction:
"It's such a happy day today, what's wrong with me having a drink?"
As he spoke, he looked at Mu Nanyan pitifully, his gray eyebrows drooping into an eight shape.
Mu Nanyan was about to say something when Shen Zhenguo quietly pushed the bottle of Moutai to the center of the table.
"Dad, I'll drink with you."
Before he finished speaking, Xu Wenxin's glare swept over him.
Shen Zhenguo coughed lightly and said seriously, "I'll just have a drink. I'm happy today."
"Not even a drop! You have painkillers on your bedside table!"
Xu Wenxin glanced at him as she spoke. Shen Changfeng watched from the side and couldn't help laughing. However, as his biological mother, Xu Wenxin was obviously not going to let him go:
"You're still laughing, so you can only drink one glass. Don't be like your dad, who only drinks every day."
Seeing this, Chenchen couldn't help but want to join in the fun: "Can I have a drink too?"
Everyone couldn't help laughing when they heard this. Mu Nanyan rubbed her son's soft head:
"Chenchen, this is for adults. You are still a child, you can't drink it."
"Okay." The little guy lay on the table in disappointment, like a deflated ball.
Seeing this, Old Lady Shen couldn't help but tease, "You two are not as obedient as Chenchen. Look, he won't drink when you tell him not to."
While everyone was laughing and talking, no one noticed that Chenchen's little hand was quietly reaching out to Shen Zhenguo's wine glass.
However, when everyone looked at Chenchen, his hand was already on the glass of white wine poured by Shen Zhenguo. Seeing everyone looking at him, he felt like he was caught and didn't know how to end it for a moment. Chenchen's eyes rolled, and then he picked up the glass of wine openly.
Mr. Shen and Shen Zhenguo both looked at Chenchen in shock. They didn't expect that he dared to drink even after being caught. He was really a hero.
Who knew that the next second, Chenchen looked at everyone with an innocent face and asked puzzledly:
"Why are you looking at me? I just want to know what it tastes like and why my great-grandfather and great-uncle both want to drink it."
There was a burst of laughter at the table, and Mr. Shen slapped his thigh and shouted "Good boy".
Shen Zhenguo quickly took the wine glass back, fearing that the little guy would really take a sip.
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