Chapter 125 Chapter 125 Small gathering

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After being away for more than two or three months, there were very few supplies left on the Fengyi. They had replenished the kitchen last night. Now, after taking a shower, Gu Mengran and Liang Zhao went to the warehouse together to replenish the daily necessities.

With three more people on board, the consumption increased.

In order to prevent them from being forced to separate due to special circumstances and to prevent similar situations from happening again, Gu Mengran waved his hand and filled the large warehouse at home with dried and frozen goods, rice, flour, oil, instant noodles, long-lasting radishes and potatoes...

When we came out of the warehouse, it was already dark outside.

Gu Mengran was extremely hungry, and yawned as he walked back with Liang Zhao. Across the long corridor, a strong aroma of food wafted over, along with a burst of cheerful laughter.

The meal was ready, the TV in the living room was on, and a group of people were chatting about something, some were talking, some were laughing, the atmosphere was even more lively than before the disaster when people visited relatives and friends during the New Year.

The deserted Fengyi suddenly became lively, and Gu Mengran was a little uncomfortable for a while. But it was also good. When more people gathered and chatted, the temperature in the cabin seemed to rise a few degrees, adding a touch of warmth and a rare smell of fireworks.

The dinner was very sumptuous, probably to welcome the Xu siblings to move in. The old man showed off his cooking skills and carefully prepared a lot of delicious food.

Beer duck, blood curd, fried crispy pork, braised pork, glutinous rice and chicken wings... the table is full of delicious dishes, the aroma is so fragrant that it is dazzling.

Just as Gu Mengran guessed, sumptuous dishes that should never exist were served on the table one after another. The Xu siblings gradually became petrified, their eyes wide open with shock on their faces, and no one even heard the old man invite them to take a seat.

Shocked and puzzled, the three of them frowned and pondered the rationality of this matter.

The blankets, clothes, socks, and daily necessities delivered in the afternoon were all complete. This... was understandable. After all, Fengyi used to be a supermarket, so it was just like there were some stocks left.

But what about the meat and vegetables on the table? The meat can be frozen for more than a year without any problem. When the wind wing was powered off, the temperature dropped, so it wouldn't go bad. But what about the vegetables? Young bean sprouts, lettuce leaves, and romaine lettuce...

Unable to figure out the reason or come to any conclusion, when the old man called them a second time, the three of them looked at each other, pulled out their chairs and sat down tacitly, without asking a single question from beginning to end.

Seeing them like this, Zheng Yijie felt uncomfortable, but he couldn't explain it. The matter of space was of great importance and also related to Gu Mengran's safety, so it was not easy to put it out in the open.

The three of them were too reserved, and the atmosphere at the table became a little awkward.

Seeing this, Zheng Yijie quickly picked up the drink bottle, poured each person a glass of orange juice, and greeted them cheerfully: "Come on, come on, don't just stand there, pick up your chopsticks and eat."

There was not so much meat after the disaster. Xu Xinghe was drooling with greed. As soon as Zheng Yijie spoke, he took the chopsticks in his hand. His target was clear: the plate of fat but not greasy braised pork.

Just as he raised the chopsticks, a very deliberate cough sounded from the side. Xu Xinghe paused slightly, turned his head and looked, just in time to meet Xu Xingran's stern gaze.

In the end, he couldn't eat the braised pork, so he picked up the drink and took a sip.

Gu Mengran was sitting opposite them and saw everything clearly, but he did not find it funny. For some reason he thought of the time when he had stayed at his stepfather's house and felt sad.

We will be living together for a long time in the future, so it's not okay to be so reserved.

After everyone was seated, Gu Mengran decisively gave the old man a look, and the old man, who received the signal, immediately picked up the drink cup and said to the Xu siblings: "Come, welcome to join the big family of Fengyi."

"After drinking this glass of wine and orange juice, we are now a family. Be open and generous in your own home. Don't be polite or reserved. There is no need to be particular at home. The most important thing is to live comfortably and at ease."

The old man's words passed by like wind in one's ears.

Before he finished speaking, Xu Xingran led his brothers and sisters to stand up, holding drinks and facing Gu Mengran's family, and said solemnly: "Grandpa Meng, Mengran, Liang Zhao, although I said this, I still want to thank you."

"Thank you for taking in our family. We apologize for the trouble. If you have any questions in the future, please let us know. We will definitely—"

"Why!"

A heavy sigh interrupted Xu Xingran's words.

The glass fell back onto the table. The old man rubbed his temples with a frown on his face, and then sighed, "Oh, I'm old and can't remember things. What did I just say?"

There was still some tacit understanding, and Gu Mengran immediately responded: "Grandpa, you just said that we are all family, so we should be open and honest, and not be polite and reserved."

"No," Xu Xinghe shook his head quickly, "Grandpa Meng said that only after drinking this drink can we become a family. We haven't drunk it yet, so we can still be a guest--Ah, hey, it hurts!"

Xu Xingran pinched his thigh hard, rolled his eyes at him unhappily, and said in a low voice: "If you can't speak, shut up and stop standing out here."

He rolled his eyes at his younger brother but smiled at everyone else. Xu Xingran raised the corner of his mouth, revealing a brilliant smile. He immediately sat down again with his younger brother and sister, and raised his drinks to toast everyone.

"Now that we've come to this, I won't say much more. We're all a family from now on. Let's move forward together and get through this difficult time together. Come on, let's have a drink together."

"Okay, cheers!"

"Eat some food, and try the old man's cooking."

“It smells so good, it must taste good!”

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They ate and drank happily, but the good times didn't last long.

Unable to bear the nagging of his grandfather, Gu Mengran went to the "warehouse" and moved out a box of wheat drinks, and then the situation got out of control.

Perhaps it was the atmosphere, for Gu Mengran and the little girl were the only ones at the table who vowed not to drink. It was hard to tell at ordinary times that the Xu siblings had a different demeanor when they picked up their wine glasses, as if they were old veterans who had been wandering the world for years.

The two drinking buddies became four, and the old man was enjoying it, but the drinkers were slow and tedious in eating. Gu Mengran finished his meal early and sat aside, yawning and feeling very annoyed while waiting.

It was getting late, so two plates of peanuts were added to the table. Gu Mengran couldn't wait any longer, so he said goodbye to everyone and prepared to go back to his room to sleep.

Gu Mengran never drinks, so no one would be disappointed without him. When they heard that he was leaving, the drunkards just smiled and said good night to him.

But Liang Zhao was not happy. Before Gu Mengran took a step, he raised his head and drank the wine in the glass. He quickly stood up and said, "You guys drink slowly. Mengran and I will go back to sleep first. Grandpa, please restrain yourself a little and drink in moderation."

"What are you doing, Liang Zhao? Didn't you agree not to go home until you're drunk?" Zheng Yijie grabbed Liang Zhao's arm and refused to give in.

"That's right, where are you going? Drink, keep drinking, and get drunk tonight." Xu Xinghe followed suit, not noticing at all that his face was as red as a monkey's butt.

Alcohol is very harmful to people. Even Xu Xingran, who is usually calm and steady, changed his temperament and joined the crowd in making a fuss: "Come on, Liang Zhao, sit for a while. This is the first time we sit down and drink some wine. Don't run away so fast."

Everyone was talking and holding Liang Zhao back. Gu Mengran bumped Liang Zhao's shoulder and said with a smile, "Why don't you sit down and have a drink? You're allowed to get drunk tonight."

“Yayyyy!”

"Stop showing off and consider the feelings of single people!"

"Brother Liang, come quickly, your target has spoken, it's OK!"

No matter how hard everyone tried to persuade him, Liang Zhao remained unmoved. He smiled and waved his hands, "No, I really don't want to drink. We'll have plenty of time together in the future, so we can drink another day."

After saying that, Liang Zhao wanted to pull Gu Mengran away, but the moment he turned around, he suddenly thought of something, turned his head to look at the Xu siblings, and said seriously: "Next to the wishing room is a warehouse, which has food, clothes, and daily necessities. If you need anything, you can go in and get it yourself. If it's not enough..."

"Come to me and I will replenish you in time."

"Refill?" Xu Xinghe blinked blankly.

Zheng Yijie changed the subject with a playful smile: "Don't worry about it, it's right to listen to him. Come on, drink!"

It is not known whether others understood it or not, but Gu Mengran understood it anyway.

After walking through the corridor and returning to the bedroom, Gu Mengran suddenly turned around and pressed Liang Zhao against the door with his hands on his chest. He raised his chin and asked, "What do you mean by saying that? Are you trying to divert the trouble to the east?"

"That's not it." Liang Zhao leaned against the door, curled his lips and smiled softly, stretched out his hand to touch Gu Mengran's chin, "Simply to take credit for your work and elevate my status."

"Hey man, you're so bad."

“Did you just find out?”

Gu Mengran leaned in a little closer, his lips brushed against Liang Zhao's lips, but didn't go down, his nose moved slightly, "It smells like alcohol, I don't even want to kiss you."

Upon hearing this, Liang Zhao grabbed Gu Mengran's shoulders and gently pushed him, "Wait for me, I'll go brush—"

"Don't move."

Gu Mengran held him down tightly, as if afraid that he would run away. He put his arms around Liang Zhao's waist and hugged him, burying his face in his neck and muttering, "I was wondering why you were so easy to talk to this afternoon. It turns out you were waiting here. In fact, there is no need to do this. They are trustworthy, and I didn't make it clear. Grandpa and Zheng Yijie won't say anything nonsense."

"Living under the same roof, it's only a matter of time before they find out. It's not that I don't trust them, but the more people who know, the greater the risk." Liang Zhao lowered his eyes, looked at his furry head, and lowered his head to give him a kiss.

In just two sentences, the risk was transferred from Gu Mengran to Liang Zhao. Even if the information was accidentally leaked and found out by someone with ulterior motives, their target would be Liang Zhao.

Gu Mengran sighed helplessly, "But what about you? If it were you, there would be no risk?"

Liang Zhao raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "It should be a little smaller. After all... I'm in good health, I can run and jump, and I have endless energy."

"Okay, so you're just trying to beat around the bush and say that I'm not in good physical shape?" Gu Mengran got out of his arms and decisively rolled up his sleeves. "Let's fight. I want to see your body—eh!"

Before he could finish his words, his feet suddenly left the ground. Liang Zhao put one hand on his waist and the other on his legs, and lifted Gu Mengran up irresistibly.

Ignoring Gu Mengran's struggle, Liang Zhao carried him to the bedside, and said in a low, hoarse voice with a smile, "You don't have to fight to see if you are in good health. You can also prove it in other ways, such as in bed."

Just say it like that? Gu Mengran's face turned pale and he looked away hastily, "You are so shameless now, put me down, quickly."

"How can I be close to you if I'm not thick-skinned?"

Walking to the bedside, Liang Zhao lifted the quilt and gently placed Gu Mengran on the bed. The next moment, he leaned over and kissed his nose and lips. "It's been a long time, Mengran. It's been so hard to endure. Can you help me?"

Liang Zhao, who was drunk, was particularly strong and would not allow Gu Mengran to refuse. He easily took the initiative and made it impossible for Gu Mengran to refuse even if he had the strength.