Chapter 41: After Defeating the Scheming School Bully (41)
As she spoke, the proprietress's gaze fell on Fu Hanchi behind her.
She had never met Fu Hanchi and only thought that he was the boyfriend that Shen Yuan found after she went to college.
However, the man has a noble temperament and dignified character, and you can tell at a glance that he comes from a good family.
The proprietress had long regarded Chen Yuan as her own daughter, so naturally she had to quietly help her keep an eye on things.
Obviously, she was very satisfied with Fu Hanchi.
Looking at the wrinkles on the boss lady's face, Shen Yuan felt sour in her heart and she choked up.
"Auntie, how have you been this year?"
The proprietress nodded, tears glistening in her eyes.
"I'm fine. But where have you been these days? Why haven't you contacted us?"
She touched Shen Yuan's white and tender palms. They were in good condition, and even the wounds she had accidentally made when she was helping at the barbecue stall were gone.
Shen Yuan sighed deeply and said with emotion, "It's a long story."
"Then I'll make it short."
....
Madam boss, why don’t you play by the rules?
Finally, the proprietress put down the sticks in her hand and found an empty table with Shen Yuan to chat and drink.
"We only have beer and soju here, do you mind?"
Fu Hanchi humbly took the liquor from the proprietress and shook his head.
"No, you can drink it."
At this time, the boss of the flying skewers stuck his head out
"Wife, don't listen to his modesty. He can drink a lot. He drank more than ten bottles in one night!"
The proprietress's eyes lit up, a little surprised.
The alcohol content of this liquor is not low. Even people from Northeast China who are good at drinking can only finish five bottles at most.
Shen Yuan pinched the corner of Fu Hanchi's clothes and asked softly
"Have you been here before?"
Fu Hanchi hummed lightly, held her hand in his palm to warm it, and said nothing more.
After all, the image of him crying and acting crazy while holding a bottle of wine is really unbearable to recall.
Seeing his abnormal reaction, Shen Yuan guessed what was going on and stretched out her fingertips to scratch Fu Hanchi's palm to comfort him.
A strange tingling sensation came from the palm of his hand, making Fu Hanchi's ears slightly red. He clenched Shen Yuan's rebellious little hand, his voice low and hoarse.
"Stop it."
Chen Yuan blinked mischievously and stopped acting up.
The proprietress saw the interaction between the two, smiled and said nothing.
She brought a plate of barbecue and placed it on the table, inviting the two to try it.
Fu Hanchi took out some paper to wipe the table clean, poured a cup of hot water and handed it to Shen Yuan.
The hot water was emitting white mist, which enshrouded Shen Yuan's delicate and beautiful eyebrows.
Chen Yuan sipped the hot water in small sips, feeling it was tasteless on the tip of her tongue.
She cautiously glanced sideways at Fu Hanchi
"I want to have a little wine to warm myself up."
Although the tone was inquiring, the little hand had already honestly reached out to the soju on the table.
Fu Hanchi glanced at her, moved his long fingers slightly, moved the liquor in front of him and opened the lid neatly.
Shen Yuan's eyebrows curved slightly, and he handed the cup over attentively.
Under Shen Yuan's attentive gaze, Fu Hanchi poured one drop...two drops...three drops into the cup.
After it passed the bottom edge, Fu Hanchi tightened the liquor and placed it as far away from Chen Yuan as possible, as if to prevent thieves.
It’s okay to drink a little to warm the body, but based on his understanding of Shen Yuan, he would definitely drink it secretly.
Shen Yuan curled her lips, picked up the cup and took a sip. The spicy alcohol immediately filled her tongue and warmed her whole body.
Cool...
"Xiao Yuan, come and have some barbecue."
The proprietress handed Chen Yuan a skewer of roasted lamb, which was sizzling with oil.
"Thank you, auntie."
Shen Yuan took it with both hands and took a bite. It was salty, spicy and tender when roasted.
At that time, she was busy grilling skewers and had no time to sit down and taste the food.
The weather was getting colder. Dim lights were emitted from the small stalls. The whole long street was very noisy and crowded with customers. The sounds of people playing rock-paper-scissors could be heard one after another.
Chen Yuan omitted the part that could not be told, and only said that after leaving, he went to Kyoto and worked while saving for tuition.
The proprietress listened silently, the heartache in her eyes almost overflowing.
"You've suffered these days."
Shen Yuan shook his head
“Not bitter.”
Fu Hanchi was the one who suffered the most. She still couldn't imagine how he managed to get through that year.
To her, it was just a few seconds.
For Fu Hanchi, it was a real year, every minute and every second was torture.
There were too many customers and the boss was too busy to handle it, so he called the boss's wife to help.
Suddenly, only two people were left at the table.
Fu Hanchi was going to drive soon, so he didn't drink the liquor.
However, Shen Yuan's cheeks turned red after just a small sip, and her eyes were misty. She kept shouting for more.
Fu Hanchi refused, put the liquor further away, and said softly
"Drink less. Drinking too much can hurt your stomach."
Shen Yuan could only give up, resting her head on Fu Hanchi's shoulder, and murmured drunkenly
"Achi, after I left, did you come here to look for me?"
Fu Hanchi hugged her tightly and hummed softly.
"I was going crazy looking for you. I went to every place related to you, but unfortunately I couldn't find any clues. The boss said he couldn't contact you either. That's when I knew you were determined to leave."
Shen Yuan raised her head, looked at Fu Hanchi's sharp jawline, and asked softly
"Don't you want to know where I've been this year?"
Fu Hanchi reached out and ruffled her hair. The air he exhaled from his lips and teeth formed a white mist in the cold air, slowly climbing up the rock.
"It doesn't matter, at least you're back."
At least you came back and didn't leave him alone.
Fu Hanchi didn't want to dwell on it too much, nor did he want to recall that dark experience abroad.
He only knew that no matter how harsh the words Shen Yuan said, he would never let go.
The cold wind was biting, but Chen Yuan's heart was warm.
In the dim light, she leaned over and kissed Fu Hanchi on the lips.
"Well, I'm back and I won't leave again."
The drunkard exuded the aroma of soju, which strongly rushed into the man's nose.
It feels very soft and cool, like a high-end dessert.
Her voice was very sweet, as seductive as poppy, making men feel dizzy.
Well, probably drunk.
After eating and drinking, Shen Yuan said goodbye to the boss and the boss's wife.
The proprietress poked her head out from the smoke and asked her to come often.
Chen Yuan agreed with a smile and took Fu Hanchi to the slums.
In a year, the slums have also changed.
At least the broken street lamp in Chen Yuan's memory has been repaired, emitting its own light in the dark night.
As we approached, old buildings came into view. Several families lived in the dark alley.
At that time, it was in this alley that she broke up with Fu Hanchi.
Unexpectedly, after going around in circles, she finally came back with Fu Hanchi.
Looking up, she could vaguely see the room she had rented before. It was already half-old, and no one knew who had replaced the rusty door downstairs.
I originally wanted to go see the old ladies, but it was too late now and they were probably asleep.
Chen Yuan sighed and thought about coming back tomorrow.
While I was lost in thought, my wrist was held by a scorching heat.
Fu Hanchi stood beside her, like a high wall, blocking the biting cold wind.
"Want to go up and take a look?"
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