Chapter 840: Taking Zhu Sheng to Xue County

We all drank too much,

I don't know how I got back to the room,

Was it Xiao Long or someone else who helped me back to the room.

My mind went completely blank; I really had a blackout.

I've never drunk like this before; I've always tried to restrain myself,

keeping a clear head.

So as soon as a person loosens up a little, they immediately indulge themselves.

I slept until just before noon before waking up.

After waking, I shook my head,

My head hurt a bit.

At that moment I saw someone in the room,

I looked and it was Xiao Long,

"Xiao Long, what time is it now?"

"Grandpa, it's past eleven now; are you feeling better?"

"I'll pour you some water to drink." Xiao Long said.

"Okay, I drank too much yesterday.

Your godmother really knows how to urge drinks." I slowly got up from the bed.

"Grandpa, it's not just you who drank too much; my godfather, Zhu Sheng, and Secretary Qin all drank too much.

Secretary Qin drank so much he started crying.

Zhu Sheng could barely walk." Xiao Long said.

I have no memory of yesterday's banquet at all.

I only remember after three drinks, I saw people's silhouettes swaying, and then I knew nothing.

"Zhu Sheng, how is he now? Go check." I took a cup of hot water from Xiao Long's hand.

"Over at Zhu Sheng's place, we've arranged for someone to take care of him specifically.

Grandpa, you all were just too happy yesterday.

so you didn't leave any reserve.

You drank more than four catties of alcohol.

"My godfather kept yelling for more drink in the end, and I had to get my godmother to stop him; otherwise I really wouldn't know how to end it." Xiao Long laughed.

Xiao Long kept calling out 'godfather' and 'godmother'.

I thought to myself, what would Li Ming and He Qing think if they heard this?

After raising a son for over twenty years, he ends up calling someone else 'dad' and 'mom'.

But who made Li Ming give Xiao Long a hard time in some ways?

Sigh, there's nothing to be done.

At this moment I was drinking hot water,

After drinking the hot water, my stomach felt much better.

"Xiao Long, I want to tell you that regarding your becoming Tian Shi's godson, you'd better also let your father know.

"No matter whether he agrees or not, he is still your biological father.

"You need to understand, he raised you for over twenty years.

"You've only known Tian Shi for a few days.

"Xiao Long, do you understand what I mean?" I lectured Xiao Long.

Xiao Long nodded and said nothing more.

After a while, he took out a cigarette, handed it to me, and lit it for me personally,

"Grandpa, I know I'm going home tonight,

and I'll let my parents know." Xiao Long said.

"You don't have to work today?" I asked.

"No, my godfather—no, Tian Shi specially gave me a day off." Xiao Long said.

"Alright, in a bit you drive, take Zhu Sheng to have a look at Xue County.

Also, regarding your relationship with Tian Shi, it's best not to show it off everywhere.

You know, this kind of thing should be low-key.

Just call Tian Shi your godfather in private.

Don't open your mouth and say 'my godfather this and that,'

that's not good." I said to Xiao Long.

Xiao Long felt a bit embarrassed,

he laughed,

"Grandpa, I was wrong; your criticism is right, I will definitely correct myself."

"Xiao Long, you and Fang Rui also say this: at work, don't even more use these things to show off.

"What is the purpose of you becoming Tian Shi's godson? It's so that Fang Rui can have a home.

"rather than to gain that kind of vanity.

"Tian Shi can't stay on the stage forever,

"you should know that while you're showing off now, once Tian Shi steps down, what will you do? Will you still acknowledge this godfather and godmother?

Besides, no matter what situation arises, since you have acknowledged it,

"Kowtowing to someone means a lifelong commitment." I was educating Xiao Long.

"I will definitely tell Fang Rui, I believe Fang Rui is not that kind of person.

"I haven't thought too much about this either. Thank you for the reminder, Grandpa." Xiao Long said.

"Xiao Long, do you know, between me and your grandmother, that is a lifelong bond of affection, and I hope you can carry it on.

All right, take a look at Zhu Sheng—how is he doing?

If his health isn't seriously impaired, after lunch we'll go to Xue County to have a look." I said.

Xiao Long took two puffs of a cigarette,

"All right, Grandpa, I understand, I'll go check right away."

Having said that, he stood up and went to Zhu Sheng's room.

Actually I have a lot to say to Xiao Long, but saying too much isn't good either.

In this society it's trendy to take on godfathers and godmothers,

Blood ties are not as close as those formed by upbringing,

Sigh,

On TV, those celebrities, when they speak privately, ask who my godfather is.

It seems her godfather is none other than the Heavenly Father.

This makes the godfather role lose its meaning.

Here we won't discuss those ugly social phenomena any further.

I hope that once Fang Rui has this connection with Tian Shi, her marriage to Xiao Long can proceed smoothly.

Xiao Long soon came down from upstairs,

After entering the house,

he said to me, "Grandpa, Zhu Sheng has sobered up.

he said, after lunch we'll go together to Xue County."

"All right then, let's go drink mutton soup." I said.

So Xiao Long drove me and Zhu Sheng to the mutton soup restaurant and we had clear soup.

This clear soup is best for sobering up and stimulating the appetite.

Zhu Sheng and I each drank two large bowls.

Zhu Sheng laughed: "Nothing beats Zaocheng's mutton soup—you can't get soup like this anywhere else.

"We make it here by simmering sheep bones,

and we add more than a dozen spices.

"Look, this soup is milky white. Fragrant, Zhu Sheng, you drank a lot yesterday. Normally you only order beer, right?" I asked.

"Yesterday, it was mainly because I was so happy. Tian Shi's wife is great at urging people to drink.

I'm very familiar with Tian Shi; back in the provincial capital we often drank together.

This time, with you joining us, we've all become drinking buddies.

"Sigh, it looks like I'll have to think again about settling in Zaocheng later. If we live together, we'll surely be drinking every day." Zhu Sheng laughed loudly.

"Drinking every day is fine—life is nothing but getting drunk.

"Zhu Sheng, when we get to Xue County I'll treat you to their roast chicken—it's good—and also the fish slice soup.

"In the evening we'll have another drink; at that time I'll find someone to keep you company." After saying that, I drank another big bowl of clear soup.

"The fish slice soup in Xue County is famous—I've tried it.

"It's wonderful—just mentioning it has whetted my appetite. Who will keep me company tonight?" Zhu Sheng asked.

"This is a secret; you'll find out when we get to Xue County." I did not tell Zhu Sheng the news about He Zuming being in Xue County.

When we reach Xue County, let's give Zhu Sheng a surprise.

After lunch, Xiao Long drove the car,

taking us to Xue County.

Coincidentally, Li Jia and Xiao Shitou have already completed the business registration and other paperwork.

Kun De Company has been legalized.

I had them go to Xue County to meet and talk further.

After arriving in Xue County, I first had Xiao Long drive us to see the ancient city wall of Xue County.

After Zhu Sheng got out of the car,

Shi Jinhe was leading people in work.

As soon as he saw us coming, he hurried over.

Zhu Sheng knew Shi Jinhe,

"Jinhe, do you still recognize me?"

"Zhu Sheng, how come you old man have come?" Shi Jinhe said happily.

"How could I not come? I'm here to see how you're doing. How's the city wall restoration going?" Zhu Sheng asked with a smile.

"This? Restoration is difficult; after all these years it's covered in trees. We can only try to clear away the trees and grass as best we can. But Zhu Sheng, look how deep these tree roots are,

it's troublesome; we've been worrying about this these past two days." Shi Jinhe complained to Zhu Sheng.

Zhu Sheng chuckled, walked up to the ancient city wall, and squatted down,

examined it carefully, then picked up a handful of soil from the ground and smelled it.