Chapter 536: Each of them looks for the other side’s backstage.
The Rouduoduo food stall is the busiest time of the day at night.
The meat skewers on the grill sizzled with oil, and oil splashed onto the charcoal fire, sending up bursts of white smoke with a burnt aroma.
The garlic oysters gurgled in the tin foil, and the aroma of garlic mixed with the fresh smell of seafood drifted far away on the wind.
The waiter in a red apron was carrying plates between the tables and chairs, answering the customers in a loud voice: "Here they are - the kidneys are here!"
The diners at several tables around were eating enthusiastically. Some people were playing finger-guessing games with their bare chests. "Who's the leader? Who's the leader? Who's the leader?" The shouting was so loud that it made people's ears ring.
Someone was blowing into a beer bottle, and the bottom of the bottle hit the table with a "clang" sound.
There were also young couples sitting head to head, whispering something, occasionally interrupted by the laughter of people at the next table, and then they smiled and put food into each other's bowls.
The food stall was filled with aroma, the smell of alcohol, and the voices of people, exuding a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Gu Luo and Old Liu sat at a shared table in the corner. The table was already filled with dishes. Glossy garlic oysters were topped with golden minced garlic, grilled kidney skewers were still dripping with oil, emerald green leeks were wrapped with a burnt aroma, and even the grilled bull whip was neatly cut. Next to them were two bottles of Maotai that had been opened, and the clear wine was served in small white porcelain cups.
Old Liu was wearing a gray Mao suit, his hair neatly combed, but with only two buttons undone at the collar. He looked at the "tonics" on the table and clicked his tongue twice. "You kid, ordering so many 'hard dishes', are you trying to make me bleed from the nose?"
Gu Luo smiled and picked up the wine pot, filling Liu Lao's glass. The wine line was as thin as a silver thread, and the rich aroma of wine emanated as soon as it touched the bottom of the glass:
"Mr. Liu, you'll know once you try it. This place's grilled kidneys are exceptionally clean, without any fishy smell... These are our signature dishes, and almost every table orders them."
It's true that if you come to Rouduoduo and don't try the special dishes such as kidney and garlic oysters, it's like you've come in vain.
Mr. Liu couldn't resist the persuasion, so he picked up a skewer of grilled kidneys, twisted it with his fingertips, and took a big bite - the skin was crispy, the inside was tender, and the salty and fragrant seasoning wrapped around the aroma of meat, and there was indeed no fishy smell at all.
His eyes lit up involuntarily, and he finished the string of kidneys in no time. He then picked up the white wine glass and took a sip. The spicy wine flowed down his throat, instantly warming his whole body, and his face flushed.
"tasty!"
He smacked his lips and took another piece of roasted leeks with his chopsticks: "No wonder there are so many people here, the taste is really authentic."
Seeing that he was enjoying his meal, Gu Luo put on a flattering smile and poured more wine for Old Liu: "That's right, I'm not exaggerating, this restaurant has the best flavor in this area. Old Liu, because of me, you didn't even come home to spend New Year's Day with your family. I feel really sorry..."
Old Liu waved his hand. The alcohol had just taken over, and he spoke more openly. "Don't try to be so pretentious! You kid, if you're not being nice, you're definitely not doing me any good. Tell me, what exactly do you want my help for? With our relationship, I won't refuse any help I can give you."
Gu Luo's eyes lit up instantly, and he quickly followed the conversation with various compliments, finally saying, "Old Liu, you really understand me! You see, I've had a little conflict with Aunt Luo recently... She brought the Luo family sisters to the Luo family, and no matter how I tried to persuade her, she wouldn't come. I thought, since you have a lot of face, if you can go with me to plead for me, Aunt Luo will definitely give you face."
"That's it?"
Old Liu paused with his hand holding the wine glass, not taking it too seriously - conflicts between stepmothers and stepsons are too common these days. Although Luo Liang looks strong, he is a stepmother after all, and he can't not give face to a national-level figure like himself.
"How old are you?! I'll go with you tomorrow and I'll make sure she gives you a way out. You're the same kid, why are you getting mad at your elders?"
Gu Luo felt relieved and nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, it's all my fault! That's why I'm asking for your help. Don't worry, I'll definitely compete well in next year's Olympics and win a gold medal, bringing glory to my country and making you proud!"
This remark hit home with Old Liu. He smiled until his eyes narrowed, raised his glass and clinked it with Gu Luo's:
"Okay! With your words, this old man is relieved! Just watch out tomorrow. No matter how big the conflict between you and Luo Liang is, I will take care of it for you!"
Gu Luo quickly drank half a glass of white wine. The spicy smell of the wine made his throat tight, but he smiled very happily.
The two chatted back and forth, and Old Liu became more and more drunk as he drank. He began to brag about the glorious days of his youth, how he had led a team to win championships, and how he was training athletes now. As he spoke, his voice became smaller and smaller, and finally, with a "bang", he fell asleep with his head on the table, with some wine stains on the corners of his mouth.
Seeing this, Gu Luo drank a few sips of tea to suppress his drunkenness, and looked at Mr. Liu lying on the table, smiling with satisfaction.
Fortunately, my cheap dad and Aunt Luo agreed to visit tomorrow evening, so getting drunk wouldn't delay them.
He looked up at the full moon in the sky. The moonlight shone through the lights of the food stalls, appearing particularly soft.
The noise around him continued, but his heart suddenly quieted down. Thinking of the three sisters of the Luo family, he whispered softly, "Happy Birthday, Shu Ning, Shu He, Shu Ling."
The wind blew from the roadside, bringing a bit of coolness, and Gu Luo clenched his hands.
Now is a special period. We can only wait until tomorrow and rely on Mr. Liu, the national team, to "resolve" the conflict and make up for this day.
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A moment.
The light in the living room enveloped the soft sofa, casting a gentle glow on my daughter's stuffed toy on the coffee table.
Tang Qi had just coaxed her daughter to sleep, and her body was still scented with the fragrance of baby's milk. She leaned back on the sofa, her fingers unconsciously stroking the armrest of the sofa - the voice of Luo Shuning on the phone kept replaying in her mind.
"Mom...daughter-in-law"
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