Chapter 234

Early the next morning, Lu Lu Huai Shui rushed to the hotel where Li Li Zhongfa was staying.

As a result, when he saw Li Li Zhongfa, he immediately said in surprise, "I say, Old Company Commander, this is an old tree sprouting new buds... who are you showing off for?"

Director Li brushed his new clothes and said lightly to Lu Lu Huai Shui, "Don't ask when you already know. Since Gao Gao Shuyi is coming, can that Liu fellow not come?

If you like it, I'll give you a set. This isn't the era where the more patches you have, the more glorious you are; you have to pay attention to style and spirit."

"That would be great. I've been wearing this Zhongshan suit for seven or eight years, and my wife won't let me change it. It has to be the Old Company Commander who cherishes me."

"I cherish your ass," Li Li Zhongfa said angrily. "Why did you contact Gao Gao Shuyi behind my back yesterday? Why did you drag her from Shanghai to the capital? Are you very idle?"

"Stop pretending, ha," Lu Lu Huai Shui said, not to be outdone. "Looking at how anxious you were yesterday, do you believe that if you don't see her this time, you'll regret it for the rest of your life? We're at this age; every time we see each other is one less time."

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Li Li Zhongfa was speechless. Just a moment ago, he had been standing tall and high-spirited, but now there was a sense of desolation and loneliness of life's twilight.

The average life expectancy in China in 1983 was not as high as in later generations!

People like Li Li Zhongfa and Lu Lu Huai Shui, who came from the old era, felt that seventy was almost the end, and they didn't even dare to think about living to eighty.

In this era without WeChat, high-speed rail, or private cars, it's hard to know how difficult it is for old friends to meet.

Perhaps missing this time really means being separated by life and death forever.

Seeing Li Li Zhongfa sighing with emotion, Lu Lu Huai Shui said softly, "Actually, this time, the political instructor is also anxious to see you. He has wanted to ask you something all these years..."

Li Li Zhongfa froze for a moment and asked, "What does he want to ask me? Does he want to ask if the sanitary worker ever liked me?"

Lu Lu Huai Shui was speechless, shook his head, and didn't speak.

Li Li Zhongfa was unhappy, "I say, what kind of mischief are you plotting by being so hesitant? Speak up!"

Lu Lu Huai Shui just wouldn't say, only saying, "When he comes, let him tell you himself!"

Li Li Zhongfa was anxious and angry but had no choice. He knew Lu Lu Huai Shui's temper; if he kept something in his heart, he wouldn't say it even if he were beaten to death. Otherwise, why would people call him "bad"?

So he had to ask, "I didn't have time to ask you yesterday, what's the political instructor's current status?"

Lu Lu Huai Shui glanced at Li Li Zhongfa and said, "Don't even think about comparing yourself to him; he's a whole level higher than you, a department-level official."

Li Li Zhongfa said without surprise, "As expected. The political instructor is educated and capable. But this time, we're going to compare culture with him, let's see my grandson, let's see my grandson..."

Lu Lu Huai Shui rushed to say, "The political instructor is a real intellectual now, and he's even in the Writers Association! Don't blame me for not reminding you, Old Company Commander; don't blame me if you lose face."

Li Li Zhongfa said disdainfully, "So what if he's in the Writers Association? My grandson is also a writer. Besides, he's such a grown man, is he embarrassed to compare himself to my grandson? If we really compare, let's compare looks; is he as handsome as my grandson?"

Lu Lu Huai Shui immediately gave a thumbs up and said, "That goes without saying. The grandfather is a hero, the grandson is a good man; the company commander is as handsome as he was back then. No one is unconvinced."

Li Li Zhongfa became smug again: "Hmph, the sanitary worker married that Liu Liu Zhengqing; it really is a fresh flower stuck in cow dung."

However, Li Li Zhongfa turned his head and stared at Lu Lu Huai Shui: "Actually, you went to make that call quietly yesterday... you also wanted to see me and the political instructor compete, right?"

"Hehehe, nothing can be hidden from the Old Company Commander. It's been so many years since I've seen you two bickering; I really miss those times."

Near noon, the expectant Li Li Zhongfa saw two small sedans driving over from a distance.

Lu Lu Huai Shui hurriedly buttoned his collar and asked Li Ye, "Help Grandpa Lu see if there's anything else that doesn't fit?"

Li Ye reached out and tugged at Lu Lu Huai Shui's hem, smiling and saying, "Everything looks perfect; it's stylish and impressive, you look handsome."

Both Lu Lu Huai Shui and Li Li Zhongfa were wearing a style of Fenghua clothing specifically aimed at the middle-aged and elderly, similar to the "Chinese stand-up collar" endorsed by Brother Jie, which was absolutely eye-catching in 1983.

The sedan stopped directly in front of the three of them. Before the driver could get out to open the door, the rear door opened by itself.

A lady with graying hair rushed out of the car and walked to Li Li Zhongfa in two or three steps.

"Company Commander."

She only said one sentence, and couldn't say anything more, just reached out and grabbed Li Li Zhongfa's arm, her face covered in rolling tears.

"You... hey, why are you crying? Have you forgotten the political instructor's words? A strong warrior doesn't shed tears; shedding tears doesn't make a good warrior."

Li Li Zhongfa's own eyes were already moist, but he held back his tears and sternly lectured Gao Gao Shuyi.

Because he saw an old man who looked vaguely familiar had already gotten out of the car.

Bickering with Lu Lu Huai Shui was one thing, but since they were already a couple, he couldn't cause them trouble. Over the years, there had been many cases of families being ruined by groundless rumors.

But the old man who had just gotten out of the car said faintly, "Just let her cry! If she doesn't cry, how can I be embarrassed to cry!"

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Looking at the old man who walked slowly in front of him, Li Li Zhongfa felt a mix of emotions.

He couldn't help asking, "Political Instructor Liu, how did you get so old? I remember you're a year younger than me!"

Liu Liu Zhengqing looked at Li Li Zhongfa with teary eyes, and while crying, said with a smile, "I've been missing you! I've been missing you for over forty years, so of course I've gotten old, right?"

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"Hahahaha~"

"Hahahaha~"

The two grown men froze for a moment, then laughed in unison, and then hugged each other tightly.

They patted each other's backs with great force, making "bang, bang, bang" sounds, just like they were fighting.

Only by looking at the tears flowing wantonly on their faces could one know that this was a man's unique way of expressing emotion.

"Alright, alright, don't pat anymore, my old bones are all being patted apart..."

Gao Gao Shuyi couldn't watch anymore and came over to pull the two emotional men apart.

Li Li Zhongfa hurriedly let go of his arms and said to Liu Liu Zhengqing with disdain, "Your physique is too weak; you haven't made any progress in decades, and on the contrary, you've regressed."

Gao Gao Shuyi sighed and said, "He suffered for ten years in the countryside and damaged his foundation; his body really isn't what it used to be. Old Company Commander, you said yesterday..."

"My body is fine," Li Li Zhongfa said hurriedly. "I'm doing great! If you don't believe me, ask my grandson; all his martial arts were taught by me hand-in-hand."

"This is my eldest grandson Li Ye, a student in the Department of Economics at Jing University, the top scorer in the 1982 college entrance exam in the whole province.

My grandson is also a writer; he wrote 'Lurk.' You know 'Lurk,' right..."

Li Li Zhongfa reached out to pull his grandson Li Ye while following the original plan to start showing off, but he reached out his arm and scooped twice, but both times he scooped empty air.

Looking back, why did his eldest grandson, who had always been "arrogant," look a bit awkward? A bit strange?

Li Li Zhongfa said displeased, "Are you still embarrassed? Grandpa Liu and Grandma Gao aren't outsiders. Come over and show them what a heroic youth is, what it means to be young and promising..."

At this time, Liu Liu Zhengqing said with a smile, "Old Li, you don't need to show off to me. I've long heard from my daughter that the Seven-Inch Blade is a handsome young man, but I didn't expect him to be your grandson."

"Your daughter?"

Li Li Zhongfa only then noticed the two young people, a man and a woman, who had gotten out of the second sedan.

Li Li Zhongfa said, "Are these your son and daughter?"

Liu Liu Zhengqing said, "Yes! This is my eldest son and youngest daughter. The older one works in the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, and the younger one is still studying at the Foreign Languages Institute in the capital."

Li Li Zhongfa showed off his grandson in public, and Liu Liu Zhengqing wasn't to be outdone; his own children were not bad either.

Liu Liu Zhengqing greeted, "Liu Muyang, Liu Muhan, come over and greet your Uncle Li."

Li Ye watched as Liu Liu Muyang and Liu Liu Muhan walked over, smiling and greeting, "Uncle Li, Uncle Li, Uncle Li, you look really good today."

Then, the two looked at Li Ye, waiting for him, their nephew, to pay his respects to his elders.

Especially Liu Liu Muhan; looking at Li Ye in his handsome suit, a different kind of brilliance shone in the eyes hidden behind her glasses.

Li Ye felt like he had been bitten by a dog.

I didn't provoke anyone, so why did I suddenly get two uncles and aunts of about the same age?

Liu Liu Muyang could be ignored; he looked like he was seven or eight years older than him. But Liu Liu Muhan had known him before and was only one grade above him, so why was she suddenly a generation higher for no reason?

Actually, according to Chinese customs, if there is a blood connection, even if the other person is younger, you wouldn't have any psychological burden calling them grandfather.

But for this kind of relationship without blood connection, it's not so easy to call out.

But facing Li Li Zhongfa's stern gaze, Li Ye had no choice but to call out in a low voice, "Hello Uncle, Hello Aunt!"

Right now, in front of the political instructor and the sanitary worker, if he didn't give Li Li Zhongfa face, this old guy would definitely "hold a grudge" and wouldn't stop until he had taught Li Ye a lesson seven or eight times after they got back.

"Don't be so restrained, I really like watching you. Let's keep in touch and communicate more in the future."

Liu Liu Muyang joked with Li Ye, and that was that.

But Liu Liu Muhan looked at Li Ye and said with a smile, "Since you call me Aunt? Then can I call you nephew from now on?"

God damn your nephew.

(End of chapter)