Chapter 85 Drunken Intimacy
"Children, clear the table, it's time for us to eat."
The two children were drawing and writing at the dinner table, but when they heard their mother say that they should put away their paper and pens.
Lu Mingyue placed the steamed rice cakes on the table, and the two children's mouths watered at the rich, sweet aroma.
"Mom smells so good."
Lu Mingyue took out chopsticks and skewered a piece of candied hawthorn for the two of them, saying, "Eat first, and we'll have dinner when Dad comes back."
The two children nodded happily, eagerly waiting at the door for their father to come home.
Finally, the figure that had been eagerly awaited by the two appeared in their sight.
Those traveling with Huo Zheng saw the two children waiting at the door and patted Huo Zheng on the shoulder with envy.
"Old Huo, you're living such a happy life."
His child is obedient and sensible, his wife is beautiful and capable, and he himself is quite accomplished—he's definitely a winner in life.
"Dad, you're finally back! Mom made something delicious." Yao Yao hugged her father's leg.
Huo Zheng picked her up and suddenly lifted her into the air, catching the little one off guard. She opened her mouth wide in surprise and then let out a giggle.
"Really? What delicious food did Mom make?"
Yao Yao counted on her fingers, trying hard to remember, "There was fish, and meat, and... and..."
What else was there? She couldn't quite remember.
"And shrimp," Leilei added for his sister.
The people in our group were drooling when they heard them talking about the dishes. What kind of life is this?
"Mom said my brother was going to school, so she made lots of delicious food to celebrate."
"You have to go to school now, that's a big deal. I won't keep you any longer, go home and have dinner."
After the man left, Huo Zheng squatted down and picked up his son.
Lei Lei tried hard to suppress the upturned corners of his mouth, but the light in his eyes was enough to show how happy he was.
"Let's go home and have dinner."
"You're back, let's eat."
With her shout, Leilei pulled Yaoyao and ran to the table, while Huo Zheng washed his hands and sat down.
Lei Lei stared wide-eyed at the fried pork on the table, but didn't rush to pick up his chopsticks. He first put a piece on Lu Mingyue's plate: "Mom, you eat too!"
Lu Mingyue smiled and ruffled his hair.
In addition to the dishes on the table, Lu Mingyue also specially cooked a pot of sweet fermented rice balls.
The plump glutinous rice balls floated on the rice wine soup, sprinkled with white sugar, and the steam carrying the aroma of the wine wafted out.
Leilei and Yaoyao held their bowls, slurping the food in small bites, sticking out their little tongues to lick the rim of the bowls, their eyes curving into crescents.
Huo Zheng sat to the side, with a small glass of freshly brewed wine in front of him.
Lu Mingyue also poured half a glass, watching the children eat happily, her face full of smiles.
"This wine tastes really good. I'll send some to Sister-in-law Zheng and the others to try."
Lu Mingyue held her wine glass and drank happily, unconsciously pouring a few more glasses.
After the meal, Lu Mingyue found a few clean small ceramic pots, poured the wine into them, and prepared to send them to the homes of her close female friends.
The family had eaten and drunk their fill, and their bodies still carried a faint smell of alcohol and warmth.
Leilei and Yaoyao finished washing up early and crawled into bed.
Lu Mingyue didn't rush into the house. Instead, she moved a bamboo chair and lay down in the yard, where the evening breeze carried the coolness of the summer night.
She squinted, her consciousness gradually becoming hazy.
In the hazy light, I saw a tall figure walking from a distance, the moonlight casting a long shadow.
Lu Mingyue rubbed her eyes, her gaze falling on the other person's legs, and she couldn't help but mutter to herself: These legs are really long, and the figure is so upright.
When the person got closer, it became clear that it was Huo Zheng. He had just returned from delivering the wine and was still carrying the chill of the evening breeze.
"Why are you lying here? Be careful not to catch a cold." Huo Zheng bent down and gently shook her arm, trying to help her up.
Lu Mingyue's mind was a complete mess. Following his lead, she reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck, giving him a heavy kiss on the cheek, just like she usually did with Yao Yao. Her voice was soft and sweet from the alcohol: "So fragrant."
Huo Zheng froze on the spot, the warmth of her lips still lingering on his cheek, his ears turning bright red.
Before he could react, Lu Mingyue rested her head on his shoulder again and whispered, "Your body is so soft, even softer than Yao Yao's little face."
Huo Zheng froze on the spot, his eyes widening in disbelief, and he even forgot to breathe.
He could clearly feel the soft touch lingering on her cheeks and the corners of her mouth, as well as the faint scent of wine mixed with the soapy fragrance on her body, which went straight into his nostrils.
His Adam's apple bobbed rapidly twice, as if he wanted to say something, but he found his throat tight and couldn't utter a single word.
She felt her cheeks burning up rapidly, starting from her ears, and her neck flushed red as well.
He felt like he was nailed to the spot, and could only stare blankly at Lu Mingyue in his arms, whose eyes were hazy and who was still whispering "It smells so good, don't go."
Does Lu Mingyue know what she's doing?
In fact, after spending time together, Huo Zheng had already unknowingly taken Lu Mingyue to heart.
Her busy figure with the children, her warm interactions with the neighbors, and even the way she occasionally bickered with him, all quietly took root in his heart.
Holding her hand and feeling the soft warmth of her palm, he felt both shy and embarrassed, and a secret expectation that he himself was unaware of.
Seeing her unguarded state after getting drunk, the initial awkwardness from not knowing her gradually faded away, leaving only a feeling of tenderness in my chest.
He didn't pull his hand away again, but gently held her hand in return, his voice softer than moonlight: "I won't leave, I'll stay with you."
Lu Mingyue seemed to understand, gave a satisfied hum, buried her head in the pillow, and gripped it even tighter.
Huo Zheng squatted down beside her, looking at her sleeping profile. A smile involuntarily crept onto his lips, and a secret joy in his heart, like a star on a summer night, quietly lit up.
As dusk settled and a chill settled in the air, Lu Mingyue remained muttering in her sleep, showing no signs of sobering up.
Huo Zheng felt helpless and heartbroken. He carefully picked her up and carried her in his arms, walking very lightly so as not to disturb her. He steadily carried her back to the bedroom, covered her with a light blanket, and then gently closed the door.
Lu Mingyue nestled obediently in his arms, her nose rubbing against his collar, while she kept muttering to herself.
The moonlight fell on the two of them, casting an exceptionally gentle glow.
The next morning, Lu Mingyue was awakened by the chirping of birds outside her window.
She stretched and sat up in bed with a jolt, looking refreshed and not at all like someone who had just had a hangover.
It wasn't until the system reminded her that vague fragments flashed through her mind, reminding her of how she had taken advantage of Huo Zheng while drunk the day before.
Those images from when she was drunk suddenly became clear: she wrapped her arms around his neck, kissed his cheek, and held his hand, refusing to let him go.
Lu Mingyue froze instantly, her cheeks flushed red, she covered her face with her hands, even her ears felt burning.
She slapped her forehead in frustration, muttering to herself: How could I have done something like this while drunk? How am I going to face Huo Zheng now!
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