Traveling back to 1977

Chapter 263 Pre-Rain Tea

The drinking session lasted until after 1 p.m., and Captain Yang and his two companions kept pulling Chen Fan aside to ask how they could evolve the "toilet construction team" into a "decoration team".

Chen Fan is open to speaking about what he can say, but he won't utter a word about what he can't say.

If he asked any more questions, he would collapse onto the table.

Captain Yang and his team had no choice but to arrange for two people to take him back. Then, a group of them closed the door to discuss how to break the deadlock and how to take off.

Supported by two people, Chen Fan staggered back to the educated youth compound, entered his room, collapsed onto the bed, and fell fast asleep.

Yang Yuejin and Yang Weiguo looked at Chen Fan lying on the bed and didn't know what to do for a moment.
One person asked, "What do we do?"

Another person said, "I've been drunk before, but I've never served a drunk person."

The two exchanged a glance, and a few seconds later said in unison, "Let's go find Yang Ju."

After saying that, he turned around and ran out.

But they had only taken a few steps outside when Jiang Lili walked in. When she saw the two of them, she was startled, but she just pursed her lips and didn't say anything. Instead, she kept glancing at Chen Fan's room, her eyes full of worry.

Yang Yuejin was a young man and didn't know how to read people's expressions. When he saw Jiang Lili come in, he was overjoyed and quickly took two steps forward, saying loudly, "Little Jiang, you're back just in time. Teacher Chen has had too much to drink, and we don't know how to take care of him. Could you please go and check on him?"

Yang Weiguo added, "Don't worry about the work points. Today's situation is special. I'll talk to my uncle and he won't deduct your work points."

Yang Yuejin patted his chest and assured him, "If Manager Huang deducts your work points, we'll make up for it with ours."

After they finished speaking, Jiang Lili realized what they meant and nodded gently, "Oh, I will take good care of Teacher Chen."

Hearing her say that, the two finally breathed a sigh of relief and quickly slipped away one after the other.

Jiang Lili glanced back, and once they disappeared, she immediately turned and ran towards Chen Fan's room.

Once inside, she saw Chen Fan lying on the bed asleep. She walked closer to take a closer look, then without saying a word, picked up the enamel basin from the basin stand and went to the kitchen to get hot water.

She returned shortly after, carefully soaked a towel in a basin, wrung it out, and used it to wipe Chen Fan's face and hands.

Chen Fan wasn't actually drunk at all. Back in the day, when he was doing business and socializing, he relied entirely on his skill in pretending to be drunk to get by, and he never messed things up.

But a small mishap happened today.

He didn't pay attention when Jiang Lili came in, and he knew when she got the basin. He just thought he would get up and wash his face after she helped him fetch the water. Little Jiang had helped him fetch water many times before, and he was used to it.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Lili applied it directly to her.

Heaven help him, from before he transmigrated to after he transmigrated, he was a pure and innocent boy who had never been in a relationship. This incident made him completely afraid to move.

It was Jiang Lili's first time serving someone, and she didn't notice that Chen Fan's body was a little stiff. She just carefully and gently wiped his face and hands, then took off his shoes to wipe his feet, and finally pulled back the quilt to cover him up.

He took the water out, and soon brought the basin and towel back and put them away. Worried that the wind outside might blow on him, he closed the door from the outside.

Only then did Chen Fan open his eyes. He first cautiously glanced at the doorway, and when he found no one there, he slowly exhaled a long breath.

He was still a little tipsy from the alcohol, but now he was wide awake, his eyes wide open, and he was incredibly energetic.

As for what he's thinking, only he knows.

As I thought about it, the effects of the alcohol slowly returned. Springtime weather was perfect for sleeping, so I covered myself with the blanket and soon fell fast asleep.

……

After waking up, Chen Fan yawned widely, stretched, threw off the covers, got out of bed, walked to the cabinet inside, opened the door, and looked at the clock. It was already 2:30 in the afternoon.

Captain Xiao specially approved a small alarm clock, which he left in the broadcasting room for Zhang Cuie to use. Now, if she wants to check the time, she can only look at her own clock.

It was still early at 2:30, and with Zhang Cuie there, he didn't need to rush to work, so he leisurely opened the door and went out.

Jiang Lili was reading in her room when she heard the noise and immediately came out.

Seeing Chen Fan stretching his limbs in the yard, her face flushed slightly, then she smiled casually and said, "You're awake. Let me get you a cup of hot water."

He turned and went into his room. A moment later, he came out carrying Chen Fan's enamel mug and said, "Yang Yuejin and Yang Weiguo brought you back. You drank so much, you must be very thirsty. Drink some water to soothe your throat."

Chen Fan took the teacup, about to say he hadn't drunk too much, but then swallowed the words back. He coughed lightly and smiled, "Thanks." After taking a sip of water, he casually asked, "Why didn't you go to work today?"

Jiang Lili smiled and said, "I originally wanted to come back to get some things, but I happened to run into Yang Yuejin and the others. They said they would help me ask for leave so that I could stay and take care of you, so I didn't go back to work."

Chen Fan said "Oh" and laughed, "I'm sorry I kept you from getting to work."

Jiang Lili smiled and glanced at the courtyard gate, then whispered, "Actually, I don't want to go either. It's a good opportunity to take a break and be lazy."

Chen Fan and she exchanged a glance and chuckled.

As for what happened before, Jiang Lili didn't mention it, so he pretended not to know. Otherwise, since they weren't dating, it would be too embarrassing to bring it up.

After chatting for a while, Jiang Lili didn't know what to say. Suddenly, she remembered the novel manuscript she had helped him transcribe last time, so she asked, "Did you send out your novel last time? It's been more than a week, hasn't it? Haven't you received a reply yet?"

Chen Fan nodded. "The letter was sent on the 11th, and today is the 23rd. It's been almost two weeks."

He paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "It shouldn't be that fast. It will take at least three or four days to send it over, plus receiving the letter, reviewing the manuscript, and then replying. It will take at least half a month."

"Jiangnan Literature and Art" is a large magazine with a certain reputation nationwide. Now that it has finally regained its original name and resumed monthly publication, and is also advertising in newspapers and soliciting manuscripts from the public, it's sure to receive many submissions. It could easily take a month; there's no rush.

That's what I said, but I was secretly wondering if my first novel had been lost in the mail.

If it's true, that would be terrible.

Then I made a decision: if I don’t receive a reply within a month, I will resend it, this time by registered mail!

Hearing his words, Jiang Lili nodded in deep agreement, "That should be the case."

She then looked at him and smiled, "I can't wait to see your novel in print."

Chen Fan laughed and said, "Don't say that. It would be very embarrassing if the manuscript was rejected."

Jiang Lili replied with a serious expression, "No, I think your novel is excellent, better than many famous writers. As long as the editor sees it, it will definitely be published."

Chen Fan didn't know where this girl got such confidence from, but confidence was a good thing, so he nodded and smiled, "Then I'll take your good wishes. When the manuscript is accepted, I'll treat you to something delicious."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lili's eyes widened immediately. "Really?"

Chen Fan raised an eyebrow slightly, "A gentleman's word is as good as his bond."

Jiang Lili's eyes darted around slightly, and she tentatively asked, "So, what shall we eat?"

Chen Fan looked at her amusedly, "What do you want to eat?"

Jiang Lili grinned and asked, "Is cake okay?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Fan couldn't help but laugh out loud. So there were things she craved?!
Seeing Jiang Lili blush with embarrassment at his laughter, Chen Fan quickly stopped laughing and said seriously, "Okay, no problem, I'll treat you to cake."

Jiang Lili lowered her head shyly, then wrinkled her nose slightly at him before bursting into laughter.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from outside, "Is Teacher Chen home?"

Upon hearing that outsiders had arrived, Jiang Lili panicked. She glanced at Chen Fan and, seeing him gesture for her to come in, quickly ran to her room.

Watching her retreating figure, Chen Fan shook his head with a smile. He wondered when this girl would be able to overcome her fear of strangers.

He then turned and walked out, shouting loudly, "I'm here, is this Master Peng?"

He recognized the voice just by listening; it was Lao Peng, a former member of the provincial hunting team from Team 9. He must have come to deliver the hides.

Before Chen Fan could even reach the door, Lao Peng had already appeared.

He was leading a mule, which was carrying a large bundle of furs on its back, and he was also carrying a large bamboo tube in his hand.

Upon seeing Chen Fan, Lao Peng immediately smiled and said, "Teacher Chen, the fox fur is all finished, and I brought it to you specially."

As he spoke, he picked up the bamboo tube in his hand and said, "This is what the captain asked me to bring you. It's tea picked by our team before the rain. It's not anything special, but I'm just letting you try it out."

Ten thousand words at midnight (hands on hips)!

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