Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space
Chapter 97 Progress

Chapter 97: 97 Progress

Jiang Xinyu smiled and thanked Sister Tian, then took a car home. It wasn’t even two o’clock yet, so she quickly started a fire, boiled water in one pot, and steamed yams in another.

She cleaned the yard again, washed both of their clothes, and then retrieved a large basin from her space to take a bath, feeling very refreshed.

Lying in bed for a nap, she still didn’t know how late they’d be drinking tonight.

By five-thirty in the afternoon, Jiang Xinyu woke up, changed clothes, and waited for Wei Kaiyun.

At six o’clock, there was a knock on the door. "Director Wei, do you want to freshen up?"

"Yes, no rush. We’ve got a reservation at seven at the restaurant."

Wei Kaiyun saw the clean yard and his clothes on the clothesline and immediately hugged Jiang Xinyu, releasing her shortly after.

"I’m going to wash up."

At six forty, the two drove out. "We won’t be late, will we?"

"No, don’t worry."

When they arrived at the restaurant’s entrance, "Director Yuan is here, let’s go in."

At this point, Jiang Xinyu was definitely being well-behaved.

"Xiao Wei? Wei Kaiyun? Is that really you? You’re back?"

"Director Jiang, long time no see. I’m here to learn."

"Got it, you’re with Director Yuan, right?"

"Yep, let’s have something good."

"Don’t worry. With you here, there’ll definitely be something nice. Go ahead, I’ll arrange it for you."

"Thanks, Old Jiang."

"No need to be so polite."

Entering the private room, they saw Yuan Xinyun and Tong Mingzhu sitting close, chatting and laughing. Anyone could tell at a glance there was something going on between them.

"Xiao Wei, you’re here?"

"Apologies, Director Yuan, I needed to freshen up."

"No problem, we just got here five minutes ago. Secretary Tong, go order some dishes."

"No need, I told Director Jiang here; he’ll handle the arrangements for us."

"By the way, back then, you had a particularly good relationship with Old Jiang."

"Director Yuan, I brought wine, purchased Erguotou when I went to the Capital, shall we taste it?"

"That’s excellent, I can’t enjoy a meal without wine."

Tong Mingzhu shuddered upon hearing that Yuan Xinyun wanted to drink; whenever he drank, it meant trouble for her.

However, she didn’t dare say anything. She hoped he wouldn’t drink too much.

Wei Kaiyun brought over four bottles of alcohol. He poured a full cup for Yuan Xinyun and a bowl for himself.

The dishes came out quickly, including a fish, a bowl of meat, peanuts, and scrambled eggs. It was quite a feast.

"Old Yuan, Xiao Wei, you two take your time drinking. I have work. Let’s have a meal at my place sometime?" Jiang Cong said with a smile.

"Alright, you go on with your work."

The two men exchanged drinks while Jiang Xinyu and Tong Mingzhu quietly ate on the side.

"Secretary Jiang, go ask a server for a basin of rice soup."

"Yes."

Jiang Xinyu came back with a basin of gray rice soup. "Director Wei, this is sorghum rice soup."

"Alright, pour me a bowl. You all have some too, it’s good for the stomach."

Jiang Xinyu knew it was intended for her, so she didn’t hold back. After serving a bowl each for the three of them, she also drank some.

Sorghum rice soup wasn’t as good as rice soup, but it was decent enough.

An hour later, they had finished two bottles of wine already, and their speech was starting to slur a bit.

Jiang Xinyu wondered what was happening. Last time in the city, Wei Kaiyun hadn’t drunk much, but today he drank more than before.

She leaned towards Tong Mingzhu, "Secretary Tong, should we let the leaders keep drinking?"

"Secretary Jiang, I don’t dare to speak up, can you?"

"I don’t dare either, but it’s not a good idea for them to keep drinking like this."

They were still discussing matters of the textile factory, and Yuan Xinyun wanted to continue drinking but was refused by Wei Kaiyun.

"Director Yuan, let’s drink another time. I can’t go on, and I have to drive back."

"Haha, alright, next time it is."

"Leaders, do you still want to eat?" Jiang Xinyu still asked.

Yuan Xinyun squinted, smiling at Jiang Xinyu. This young girl, could it be that Wei Kaiyun really isn’t up to it? He knew about last time; even with a naked woman in his arms, he wasn’t aroused. What a pity for this girl.

"Director Yuan, do you want to eat?"

"No. What about you?"

"I’m not eating either. Let’s go; I’ll drive you back."

Yuan Xinyun waved his hand, "No need, I live just a five-minute walk from here. No need to drive me, you two can head back."

"Then we’ll head back first."

"You go ahead, we’ll leave shortly."

The two walked out, "Director Wei, let me drive."

"Okay, I’m feeling quite dizzy."

As the car drove halfway, Jiang Xinyu glanced at Wei Kaiyun, noticing he had his eyes closed, which made her feel a bit concerned.

Once they arrived at the house, Jiang Xinyu got out to open the door and then drove the car into the yard. After locking up, she opened the car door on the passenger side.

"Director Wei, we’re home. You can get out."

Wei Kaiyun opened his eyes, glanced at Jiang Xinyu, then got out of the car, though his movements were a bit unsteady.

Jiang Xinyu carefully followed behind him, afraid he’d fall, but fortunately, he went straight to his own room.

Jiang Xinyu followed him in and saw that he just fell onto the bed. "Director Wei, this won’t do. You’ll get sick. It’s better to take off your clothes and lie in bed."

Wei Kaiyun obediently sat up, took off his shoes and clothes. When Jiang Xinyu saw that he was about to remove his undershirt and thermal pants, she quickly ran out, thinking that Wei Kaiyun was quite peaceful when drunk, not making a fuss or causing trouble.

In her past life, one of her roommates often got drunk and either laughed loudly, cried loudly, sang, or danced—and sometimes even performed a striptease.

Back then, being a country bumpkin, she was terrified in such scenarios, watching apprehensively from the side.

At least this one isn’t like that, she’s really thankful.

Jiang Xinyu locked the main hall door, peeked inside after lifting the side of the curtain, and saw Wei Kaiyun was already under the covers before returning to her own room.

The downside here was that there wasn’t a door to the bedroom, but since he was already asleep and didn’t cause any drunken antics, there was nothing to worry about.

Wei Kaiyun heard the noises from the east room and smiled.

A while later, once he felt that Jiang Xinyu had laid down, he got up, slipped on his shoes, still shirtless, wearing only thermal pants, and went to the east room.

Jiang Xinyu had just blown out the candle and lay down when she heard footsteps. She assumed he was going to the restroom and didn’t think much of it until the curtain was lifted.

"Thirsty? I’ll get you some water," she said, not realizing Wei Kaiyun was shirtless as her eyes hadn’t adjusted to the dark after blowing out the candle.

"No need." Wei Kaiyun said as he climbed onto the bed, pulled open Jiang Xinyu’s quilt, and lay down, holding her.

"You, get out."

"Be good, or else something might happen."