Chapter 239 The next few years will indeed be very difficult.
After an unknown amount of time, the pond came to a stop.
Gu Baobao was panting heavily, her whole body felt sore and weak as if she had been disassembled, and she was too lazy to even move her fingertips. Like a lazy cat, she lay on Lu Zhanming's broad chest, which was also covered with water droplets.
With my cheek pressed against his firm, burning skin, I could clearly hear his strong, powerful heartbeat, which gradually calmed down from its wildness.
Lu Zhanming held her contentedly, his large hand stroking her smooth back, feeling the delicate touch under his fingertips and her slight trembling.
The spring's living water system circulates quietly, carrying away some of the turbidity and injecting new clarity.
Once they had both calmed down a bit, Lu Zhanming held her and, using running water, carefully washed her inside and out.
Gu Baobao didn't even have the strength to be shy anymore, and closed her eyes to let him serve her.
After washing it clean, wrap it in a soft bath towel and carry it back to the bed in the villa's bedroom.
Gu Baobao curled up in the soft quilt, feeling drowsy. The effects of the alcohol and fatigue seemed to have been completely dispelled by the intense exercise just now, but her body was even more tired.
Lu Zhanming lay down next to her, pulling her and the blanket into his arms, before remembering the important matter at hand.
"Baby,"
His voice regained its usual composure, though it carried a slight hoarseness from the aftermath.
“You got drunk at dinner last night and said some things.”
Gu Baobao hummed sleepily, not paying much attention.
Lu Zhanming carefully considered his words, recalling the few things she had muttered at the dinner table last night and the sudden change in atmosphere afterwards.
Grandpa's stern admonitions, the solemn expressions of his aunts and uncles, and the worries of Gu's grandparents and parents were all spoken out.
As Gu Baobao listened, her eyes slowly opened, and she was wide awake.
She remembered!
After that drink last night, my brain started to malfunction, and I think I said something... Oh my god!
She actually said those words!
Although he spoke unclearly under the influence of alcohol, it was like a thunderclap to those who were paying attention, especially to Grandpa Lu and his two uncles who had experienced many storms and were sensitive to the current situation!
She felt a wave of fear and some regret.
This was a very important matter, and she had been carefully keeping it hidden, never expecting that only the tip of the iceberg would be revealed in this way.
Seeing her expression change, Lu Zhanming hugged her tighter and patted her back reassuringly.
"Don't be afraid, Grandpa calmed things down on the spot. The conversation is limited to those people at the dinner table last night. Besides, you were just talking nonsense while drunk, so everyone knows what's going on and won't spread it. But..."
He paused, looking into her eyes.
"Now that you've said it, it's like breaking through a thin layer of paper. Grandpa, and Aunt and Uncle will definitely come today to hear your thoughts. You need to come up with a plan."
Gu Baobao fell silent.
She certainly knew what the years to come would bring.
That is the deepest darkness before dawn, and the fate of countless families and individuals will be ruthlessly swept away and changed by the torrent of the times.
She can't change the tide, but she must at least do her best to protect the family she cherishes.
She raised her arms and wrapped them around Lu Zhanming's neck, burying her face in the crook of his neck. Her voice was muffled, yet carried a calm determination.
"Honey, let's go back to the room. I... I'll show you something, and you'll understand."
The two dressed neatly and returned to their bedroom in the real world. Gu Baobao took out a thin, unmarked hardcover notebook from her spatial storage.
This is not a common style in this era, but it looks quite simple.
She opened her notebook, which contained key dates and major events recorded in a concise manner, written with a fountain pen of this era, in a way that only she could fully understand, as well as certain shifts in the wind that needed attention.
She did not write down the specific process in detail, but left only key points like a historical outline, interspersed with some of her own analysis and concerns.
This is a memo she secretly wrote down after she transmigrated, based on her memory and later verified through various channels such as newspapers, internal briefings, and conversations with others.
It serves as both a reminder to myself and a release from suppressed emotions.
She handed the notebook to Lu Zhanming, pointing to a few places:
"Look here, and here... Actually, what I know might differ slightly from what actually happened, but the general direction... is pretty much the same."
The coming years will indeed be very difficult. Movements will come one after another, and many people will find themselves caught up in them. We must proceed with extreme caution.
Lu Zhanming quickly scanned the brief yet shocking words and phrases, his expression growing increasingly grave.
Although Gu Baobao spoke cryptically, he immediately understood the weighty implications based on the rumors he had overheard and the tense atmosphere inside.
He closed his notebook, gripped Gu Baobao's hand tightly, his eyes sharp and resolute:
"Baby, I understand. Don't worry, I'm here for you."
He paused, his tone tinged with concern.
“You said you want to use research to put yourself in a position where no one dares to easily harm you. I support that idea, but I don’t want you to overwork yourself and ruin your health. We can plan things out slowly.”
Gu Baobao leaned against him and gently shook her head:
"We can't slow down. Time waits for no one. I need to produce more substantial and concrete results as soon as possible. Only in this way can we and our families have a strong enough protective umbrella."
Her eyes gleamed with wisdom and decisiveness:
"Our gifts should have started to take effect on Lavoisier's side. Once things get completely chaotic there and he's too busy to take care of himself, the pressure on us might lessen. But internal threats... are the ones that are hard to guard against."
Lu Zhanming nodded:
"I understand. When your aunt and uncle arrive, have you thought about what to say?"
Gu Baobao pondered for a moment:
"Some details are too... prophetic to mention. Let's just pick some signs that we can already detect, and, in light of the current situation, remind everyone of important points."
For example, being frugal with finances, being cautious in speech and behavior, avoiding getting involved in unnecessary disputes, and protecting educated family members... these are all things that can be done now.
"good."
Lu Zhanming kissed her forehead.
"We'll do it your way. Don't worry, we'll face it together."
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