“Zhang Hongmei, you’re treating me very badly. You’ve broken my heart,” Zhang Shouyi continued to joke with her.
"Where are you injured? Let's dig it out and take a look?"
"Zhang Hongmei, how could you be so heartless?" Zhang Shouyi actually mimicked Xi Shi clutching her heart, making Zhang Hongmei burst into laughter.
Zhang Hongmei was naturally happy to be able to return to Liujiatun. Although she might have to deal with some troubles this time, it didn't dampen her good mood about being able to go home.
"Hongmei, I'm going to make you some dry food. Would you like steamed buns or pancakes?"
"That's too much trouble. Xiao Li, just go and buy fifty sesame seed cakes and take them with you."
Zhou Yuanqing estimated that they would stop eating when it was time.
I've thought it all out. Wang Ying and I will take turns driving. He can stop wherever he wants, and we'll keep going. Who has time to keep him company? Grandpa. Seriously, he's the kind of person I find repulsive just looking at. Just thinking about him makes me feel uncomfortable.
"Alright. Once this is resolved, you won't have to feel uncomfortable anymore. Don't worry, my people are secretly following you, and someone will protect you."
"Yes, my people will be there too. They've already set off and gone back to make arrangements. You don't need to worry about anything. I'm telling you this so you can feel at ease."
"Hmph! Don't underestimate me just because I don't have any fighting skills. I can definitely take him down by surprise. If he behaves himself, that's fine, but if he dares to have any other ideas, I guarantee he'll regret it for the rest of his life."
"Yes, yes, my Hongmei is the best. Li Guoliang is Uncle Li and Aunt Li's son, he's one of us. I reckon if you don't get in his car tomorrow, he'll find another driver. Since time is tight, the person he finds will most likely be one of us. Even if he isn't, don't worry."
Uncle Li and Aunt Li were extremely excited to hear that their son was still alive. Their leader had given them a hint before, but they couldn't believe it then. Now they would be able to see their son tomorrow.
Zhang Hongmei looked at Uncle Li, who was usually quiet, and her chopsticks trembled with excitement. Aunt Li patted him on the shoulder.
Uncle Li closed his eyes. "It's good that he's alive. Old woman, let's not go out to see him tomorrow morning, so as not to make a mistake."
"Okay, okay, I understand. I'll just peek through the crack in the door." Aunt Li finished speaking and started sobbing.
Zhang Shouyi put down his chopsticks. "It will be over soon."
"Thank you, leader, thank you so much!" The couple were both extremely excited, and suddenly felt that they had a renewed sense of purpose in life.
After finishing his meal, Xiao Li went to buy sesame seed cakes. Aunt Li thought this was not a good idea, so she went to stir-fry some pickled vegetables for them. In case there was no place to eat on the way, or the food was not good, they could at least make do with what they had brought from home.
Wang Xinyi packed some clothes; after all, they were all women, and she had to bring everything she needed.
Zhang Hongmei ignored all that and continued to study her textbooks. She knew she had to hurry, since she couldn't access online learning now, so she had to make the most of every available moment.
Zhang Shouyi also went back; living outside was too much trouble.
The next morning, Aunt Li got up and made dumplings, with wild vegetables and pork. Zhang Hongmei ate one bowl and then stopped. She checked the things she needed to bring and found that there was only one seat left in the back seat, which was completely full.
It was past seven o'clock when Zhou Yuanqing arrived. He got out of the car and saw Zhang Hongmei sitting in the driver's seat.
"Zhang Hongmei, are you going to drive there yourself?"
"Yes, it's not easy to go back to our hometown. We brought them some things, but one car couldn't fit them all."
Li Guoliang got out of the car and stood facing the main entrance. He knew his parents were there, and letting them see him would put their minds at ease.
"Why didn't you say so yesterday? That way I could have brought one or two more people."
"I remembered it last night."
"Young Master Zhou, shall we find another driver?" Li Guoliang leaned close to Zhou Yuanqing and asked in a low voice.
"It's too late to schedule this time, let's set off tomorrow."
"I'm so sorry, Young Master Zhou, I'll be going now." This lady doesn't have the time to wait for you.
"Zhang Hongmei, you're too arrogant!" Zhou Yuanqing said angrily.
Zhang Hongmei also said with a stern face, "Let's each go our own way." After saying that, she started the car. Wang Ying sat in the front passenger seat, and Wang Xinyi sat in the back seat.
"Wait a minute. Li Guoliang, go to the driver's section right now and find someone with good driving skills."
"Young Master Zhou, you should choose the person. I'll go pick them up."
"Damn it, why specify who to choose at this time? Find someone from my grandfather's driver team, they have to be skilled."
"Okay, I'll be right there." Li Guoliang drove off, thinking to himself, "What an idiot, what a complete idiot."
Zhou Yuanqing was afraid that Zhang Hongmei would really drive away, so he said, "Cousin, won't you invite me in for a while?"
"I'm so sorry, Young Master Zhou, but the elders in my family haven't gotten up yet, so it's really inconvenient to entertain guests."
Zhou Yuanqing, however, interpreted it as Gu Chuanming being unwell. That was good, Gu Chuanming should quickly confess. With this little girl, he couldn't keep that old geezer away, and Zhang Shouyi was no match for him either, he was a defeated opponent.
Looking at Zhou Yuanqing's lewd face, Zhang Hongmei felt nauseous; it was too disgusting.
"Cousin, let's talk about something. I'll ride in your car, and they can get in mine."
"I'm so sorry, I can't drive too far. They have to drive, and the back seat is full of gifts, so there's only room for one person. It's too much of a hardship for you, Young Master Zhou."
"Then you can ride in my car."
"Hehe, sorry, I have to switch hands while driving."
Zhou Yuanqing inwardly cursed, thinking, "These ungrateful bastards will one day behave themselves. We'll see."
"Cousin, you can't just leave me standing here, can you?"
"I'm so sorry." Afraid of getting her place dirty, Zhang Hongmei turned to Wang Ying and said, "Go tell Uncle Li and Aunt Li that when we leave, they should wash our front door twice with water; it's not clean."
Wang Xinyi chuckled in the back seat. This girl...
"By the way, Young Master Zhou, I need to travel day and night. If you can't keep going, you can stop and walk slowly. My time is very tight."
"Why make things so difficult? Just take it slow."
"I'm so sorry, I'll have to go now."
"Zhang Hongmei, are you threatening me?"
"You can think that way if you want."
"Haha, it's really spicy! It's okay, I have two drivers. I'm just worried you won't be able to handle it. You're being ungrateful for my concern?"
"No need. The grocery store is open now. I'll go buy some things. Let's meet on the highway." Zhang Hongmei said, ignoring him completely, and drove off. She wasn't afraid of Zhou Yuanqing knocking on her door. Gu Chuanming was home; Zhou Yuanqing had the guts to knock.
"Hongmei, are we really going to the grocery store?"
"Yeah, let's see if there's anything I want to bring. Anyway, I feel disgusted just waiting there with him. Luckily I didn't eat too much this morning, or I'd definitely throw up."
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