Chapter 30 Drunkenness
In the main room of the Liu family's house, Kong Dazhuang sat huddled in a chair, looking rather timid.
Faced with his wife Peng Chunlan's angry scolding, he wished he could bury his head in his pants and didn't dare to say a word in rebuttal.
Liu Huazhi, sitting opposite, also looked down on the incompetent Kong Dazhuang, her heart filled with contempt and disdain for him.
Seeing that her mother only knew how to throw tantrums, she interrupted her impatiently:
"Mother, Father suffered a great loss in this matter. What's the use of just scolding him? The right thing to do is to find a way to deal with that family!"
These words struck a chord with Kong Dazhuang. He raised his disfigured, bruised face and smiled ingratiatingly at Liu Huazhi:
"Yes, our daughter is right! We can't let this huge loss go unpunished!"
"Shut up, you have no right to speak!"
Peng Chunlan stood with her hands on her hips, scolding Kong Dazhuang with a look of disgust. She had long lost the patience she had for her husband when she was young.
Peng Chunlan is only in her early thirties now, and with her naturally fair skin, she looks much younger than her peers.
Despite having three children, she maintained a great figure, with a high bust, a slim waist, and a plump bottom. Several bachelors in the village were infatuated with her and would send her gifts every now and then.
Seeing that Kong Dazhuang was getting older year by year, his physical strength was getting worse day by day, and even his once-respectable face was turning into an old gourd, Peng Chunlan became more and more disgusted with him.
If it weren't for the fact that the two had a young son, Peng Chunlan would have kicked Kong Dazhuang out of the house long ago.
Kong Dazhuang knew that Peng Chunlan was dissatisfied with him, and he couldn't stand up straight in front of her, fearing that he would be kicked out of the house and lose everything.
Peng Chunlan didn't give Kong Dazhuang, who had shrunk back in a cowardly manner, another glance. Instead, she looked at her daughter, who seemed to have become a bit smarter: "What good ideas do you have?"
Liu Huazhi's eyes were sinister, and her words were like a venomous snake's tongue: "That old hag said that Dad beat her, then find a chance to beat her up and see if she still dares to talk nonsense in front of the villagers!"
Peng Chunlan stared wide-eyed incredulously: "Hit an old woman like her? How many punches can she take? What if she dies? Do you even have a brain?!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Huazhi retorted indignantly, "Why don't we just keep it a secret that we were the ones who did it? With her old arms and legs, a push from her might leave her unable to stand up again. Why should we be afraid of her?"
Seeing her daughter's foolishness without realizing it, Peng Chunlan's forehead throbbed:
"She had a fight with your father, and then she got injured. Do you think the hundreds of people in the village are idiots? How could I have given birth to such a brainless brat like you!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Huazhi stood up in anger: "Mother, I am your daughter, how can you say such a thing to me!"
It was the same in my past life. No matter what I did, my mother was never satisfied. She would either scold me for being stupid or for being brainless.
If her mother hadn't constantly suppressed and looked down on her, how could she have impulsively married the wrong person and ended up being beaten to death?
In this second life, my mother is still the same. Even if she's not smart enough, I can teach her more. Why does she always scold her?
"Shut up too!"
Peng Chunlan lost her patience and impatiently interrupted Liu Huazhi's complaints: "Let's put this matter aside for now, and don't come up with any bad ideas."
At this point, her expression softened a bit: "Zhi'er, you've reached the age to be a good match. We absolutely mustn't let any bad things get out of the way. I'll find you a good marriage, which will be a way of giving your deceased father some peace of mind."
Peng Chunlan also felt sorry for her daughter who lost her father not long after birth.
Zhi'er inherited her looks and figure, but she had a very straightforward personality, making her very transparent.
The key issue is that he doesn't know how to restrain himself. His arrogance and domineering attitude have made him unpopular in the village since childhood. He always thinks he's clever, and he's ruining his reputation.
Things have finally gotten better recently. I've cut ties with those hooligans and thought I've learned my lesson, but I never expected my ambition to be even higher than before. I'm now clamoring to marry an official and become his wife.
If being an official's wife were so easy, Peng Chunlan would have done it herself. How dare this brat yell at her?
Thinking of this, Peng Chunlan felt an even bigger headache coming on, and she sternly said to Liu Huazhi, who looked completely unconcerned:
"Be good and don't cause any trouble during this time. I will definitely find you a husband who is easy to manage and won't let you suffer in your husband's family."
Willow branches opened their mouths to object, but then, as if remembering something, the excitement on their faces turned into shyness:
"Mother, I already have someone I like, you don't need to look for someone for me."
Peng Chunlan was taken aback and hurriedly asked, "Who is that person? How many acres of land does he own? How much dowry can he offer you?"
Liu Huazhi said discontentedly, "Mother, he is a promising person who will become a high-ranking official in the future. Why are you only thinking about a few acres of land!"
Peng Chunlan's face was full of disbelief: "Zhi'er, it's not that I look down on you, but you're not good enough for someone with great potential. Don't let some good-for-nothing fool you."
Liu Huazhi stamped her feet in anger: "No matter how much Mother looks down on her daughter, she has made up her mind about him and will definitely become Mrs. Shangguan in the future!"
After saying that, he ignored Peng Chunlan's calls and ran away without looking back.
Hmph, she's already met Xu Lang, and he even smiled at her. He must be interested in her.
She will surely capture Xu Lang's heart, make him fall deeply in love with her, and marry her to become his mistress.
Then, she can trample the annoying Sheng An under her feet, make her crawl on the ground licking the soles of her shoes, and watch her rot and stink in the mud.
Liu Huazhi felt increasingly pleased with herself and couldn't help but laugh loudly, which frightened several children playing by the roadside. They screamed and ran home crying for their parents, which made her so angry that she almost rushed up and beat the children.
Sheng An was naturally unaware of the commotion at the Liu family's residence.
After seeing Xu Jinnian off, she waited for him to come pick her up after school. Then, Grandpa Sheng called her to the dinner table to drink with him.
Grandma Sheng doesn't like alcohol and has never touched a drop in her life. She also doesn't want to drink with Grandpa Sheng right now.
"Sir, I have a very low alcohol tolerance; I'd probably get drunk after just one sip."
Sheng An hadn't forgotten the night she transmigrated. This body got drunk after drinking a cup of Heqin wine; otherwise, she wouldn't have been so confused as to sleep with a person she mistook for a ghost.
"What's there to be afraid of if you're drunk? Just get a good night's sleep and everything will be fine."
Grandpa Sheng was in a good mood and personally brought a clean bowl, pouring a shallow amount for his granddaughter: "This wine is very fragrant, don't worry about drinking such a little."
Not wanting to spoil his grandfather's mood, Sheng An picked up his bowl and clinked glasses with him, saying, "Grandpa likes this wine. I'll bring back two more jars next time."
Grandpa Sheng waved his hands repeatedly: "No need, no need, this jar is enough for Grandpa to drink until next year."
Now that the granddaughter has married into the Xu family, she is a member of the Xu family. How can she always bring good things back to her parents' home?
Sheng An understood Grandpa Sheng's concerns and didn't dwell on such a trivial matter. He clinked his wine bowl against Grandpa Sheng's again and took a small sip with anticipation.
Ouch—that's really spicy!
Having grown accustomed to low-alcohol beverages in his previous life, Sheng An couldn't withstand the spiciness of the baijiu. He opened his mouth, bared his teeth, and inhaled sharply, hurriedly grabbing a palm-sized shrimp and stuffing it into his mouth.
"Hahaha--"
Seeing his granddaughter's disheveled appearance, Grandpa Sheng couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Good wine should be savored slowly, and you can only appreciate its wonders after tasting it several times."
After saying that, he squinted his eyes, took a small sip with relish, smacked his lips, and exclaimed with satisfaction, "Good wine!"
Grandma Sheng rolled her eyes at her husband and quickly brought her granddaughter some water: "An'an, rinse your mouth. If you can't drink it, then don't."
Sheng An took the water bowl and drank half of it. Looking at the wine left in the wine bowl, she imitated Grandpa Sheng and took another small sip, savoring it carefully.
This taste actually gave her a pleasant flavor.
Looking at his granddaughter, who was smiling like a little fox, and recalling what his wife had just told him, Grandpa Sheng felt a surge of pride.
Now that his granddaughter has a skill to make a living, he and his wife can finally feel a little more at ease.
However, Sheng An's alcohol tolerance was indeed poor; just one bowl was enough to knock her out. In the end, Grandma Sheng helped her to her room, where she fell into a deep sleep.
Zhang Zhaodi came to visit her, but seeing how drunk she was, she couldn't bear to wake her up and had to leave dejectedly.
Xu Jinnian came to pick her up in the evening. Looking at his wife, whose cheeks were flushed and who was smiling sweetly at him with hazy eyes, he couldn't help but think of their wedding night.
That night, my wife was just as alluring.
"Xu Jinnian, I... I feel dizzy, please help me up."
Sheng An was completely unaware that she had stirred up the man's romantic memories. She tremblingly reached out and hooked her hand on Xu Jinnian's sleeve, looking rather pitiful.
In the dim light, Xu Jinnian's eyes gradually deepened. He grasped the woman's outstretched hand and pulled her into his arms with a slight force. A faint scent of wine wafted from her breath.
Sheng An was not fully awake yet. She was held tightly in Xu Jinnian's arms. She felt uncomfortable and subconsciously struggled: "You're holding me so tightly, I can't breathe."
As soon as she finished speaking, Sheng An felt the ropes binding her loosen. Just as she was about to open her mouth to praise him, her lips were deeply covered by a soft touch.
Hmm—
She can't breathe again!
She didn't know how long they kissed, until Sheng An's breathing became rapid and she started pounding on Xu Jinnian's chest. Finally, she could breathe fresh air, and her drowsy mind cleared up a bit.
Looking at the magnified handsome face in front of him, Sheng An was about to speak when he suddenly stiffened and his eyes involuntarily looked down.
The next moment, her cheeks flushed, even redder than when she was drunk.
Staring at the innocent-looking man, Sheng An couldn't bear to look at him and shoved him away: "The door wasn't even closed! What if Grandpa and Grandma see this!"
Xu Jinnian acted as if nothing had happened, showing no embarrassment at being caught in the act. His low, slow voice seemed to hold countless hooks: "It was my oversight. I'll make sure to close the door properly next time."
Sheng An: "..."
Is that what she meant?
After Xu Jinnian calmed down, Sheng An also tidied her clothes and hair, and after making sure there was nothing wrong, the two of them went outside together.
Grandpa Sheng was worried about the safety of walking at night, so he didn't invite the three of them to stay for dinner.
Fortunately, the family's few acres of land have already been planted, so the work in the fields will be relatively easy for the next period of time, and Sheng'an is not worried that his grandfather will tire himself out.
As soon as the three of them left the village, they saw a willow branch in front of them walking with a bouncy gait, as if it had found a treasure.
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