Chapter 136 – Two Sides
By the time Lu Chen returned to the apartment, it was already very late at night.
After “Singing China” competition ended and winning the national singing champion, Lu Chen went to Forget Worries Bar with everyone to celebrate and reveled until midnight.
He completely relaxed himself, drunk too much glasses of alcohol, and while in a daze, he was sent home by Lu Xi.
When he got to the apartment, Lu Chen had sobered up a lot: “Sister, why did you take me back here?”
Lu Xi said angrily, “If I didn’t send you back here, should I have left you alone in the studio?”
Drunken people really need to be taken care of. Of course, she will not leave Lu Chen alone.
Unexpectedly, Lu Chen’s alcohol capacity is good, and he actually didn’t get drunk unconscious.
In the bar, she watched her brother being poured glass after glass of alcohol, but everyone was so warm and happy that evening that it was not good to spoil the atmosphere. It was just a little troublesome.
Now seeing that Lu Chen was sober, his sister was finally relieved.
If she had known, she would have left him in the studio!
Lu Chen said with a smile, “Then I’ll sleep on the sofa.”
The single apartment was originally rented by Lu Chen. After Lu Xi came to Beijing, he gave it to her.
Lu Xi pinched her nose and said, “Take a bath first. You smell too much of alcohol!”
Lu Chen raised his coat and smelled it, but it didn’t smell of alcohol. “Er, all my change of clothes is over there.”
Lu Xi said angrily, “I bought one for you on the way…”
When she came back, she thought of it. Fortunately, the business in Beijing was extremely developed, and there were supermarkets open late at night.
Lu Chen scratched his head. He was really a little drunk.
Lu Xi impatiently stuffed the paper bag into his arms and pushed him to the bathroom: “Quickly take a bath!”
Lu Chen smiled and grabbed the paper bag to take a bath.
After happily taking a hot bath in the bathroom, washed away the smell of alcohol and the tipsy feeling, and changing into clean clothes, Lu Chen felt refreshed, and comfortable inside and out.
No matter how busy he was at work, or even when he was out competing, he exercises every day, rain or shine.
After several months of persistence, Lu Chen’s physique has clearly become much stronger, and contours of muscles could be seen in his abdomen. Not only has his physical strength and energy greatly increased, but his alcohol capacity has also greatly enhanced.
“Come and eat…”
While Lu Chen was taking a bath, his sister prepared a midnight snack for him in the kitchen.
The midnight snack was a bowl of noodles, simple tomatoes with eggs, plus a few green onions. White, red, yellow and green soup is clear and beautiful, without mentioning its sweet aroma that assails one’s nose, it’s appearance can already make one’s index fingers move greatly.
At this time, Lu Chen has fully digested all the alcohol he drank in the evening, and is now very hungry. He sat down, picked up his chopsticks, and ate the whole bowl of noodles and soup in the blink of an eye.
Patting his belly, he burped with satisfaction: “I’m full.”
It’s nice to have a home and family around!
Lu Xi watched him finish eating, and then said: “Then you go to rest. I’ll wash the dishes.”
Lu Chen nodded. “Thank you, sister.”
Lu Xi did not speak, but her eyes were a little more gentler.
Lu Chen suddenly felt a little embarrassed. The inside of his ear became itchy, and he could not help reaching out and digging with his little finger.
During the competition, he was wearing wireless headset in that ear.
“Itchy ears?”
Lu Xi said, “I’ll help you out. Go to the sofa.”
Lu Chen wanted to say that he didn’t want to bother her anymore, but his sister has already gotten up, so he had to swallow his words back.
Lu Xi took out the tool from her bag and made Lu Chen lie down first. She pressed the latter’s head on her lap, and then gently clean Lu Chen’s ears.
At the beginning, Lu Chen was inexplicably a little nervous, because his sister had not been so gentle to him for a long time.
But very soon, he relaxed.
He remembered that when he was a child, his sister also cleaned his ears in this way.
It’s just that when did the brother and sister become estranged? Lu Chen really can’t remember.
But having one’s ears be cleaned was really comfortable!
The two of them didn’t speak, and the small living room was filled with a warm atmosphere.
Lu Xi carefully dug out a lump of earwax, and suddenly asked softly, “Did you break up with Ye Zi?”
Lu Chen took a moment to react, and said with a wry smile, “Sister, we weren’t dating.”
He and Ye Zitong have a favorable impression for each other. However, this favorable impression did not become true love, and as time passes and distance separation, it has become a faint melancholy and memory.
He has some regrets, but he wasn’t sad, because he hasn’t really invested.
After experiencing so many things, Lu Chen wondered if he still had the courage to love deeply.
He said: “She texted me after the competition ended, congratulating me for winning the championship.”
Lu Xi was silent for a moment and said, “Ye Zi is a good girl. You’re right not to hurt her.”
She was well aware of how busy Lu Chen had been lately and has no time to be concerned with love and romance.
Or more precisely, Lu Chen doesn’t want to fall in love.
The heavy debt of the family was like a huge mountain, pressing down on him.
It is also pressing down on Lu Xi’s body.
She can understand Lu Chen’s difficulties, but she felt a little sorry about it.
Ye Zi is a good girl.
Lu Xi’s movement in cleaning his ears became more gentle.
“Un.”
Lu Chen agreed, and the weariness hidden in his body quietly crept in, making his eyelids become heavy.
Closing his eyes, Lu Chen fell asleep, and soon began to snore.
He was too tired.
Lu Xi waited quietly for a moment until Lu Chen fell asleep.
Then she took a pillow and replaced her leg as a pillow.
She covered Lu Chen with a thin blanket, turned off the lights, and went back to her room to rest.
Late at night.
The living room was plunged into darkness, and the light outside faintly shone in through the windows.
In the dark, Lu Chen turned over on the sofa to make himself sleep more comfortably.
He slept soundly and was very relaxed.
In the dark, a familiar voice was telling Lu Chen that he and his sister had really reconciled…
So, he was relieved.
…….
Early in the morning, Binhai.
Fang Yun got up early. After a simple wash and cleaning, she had a quick breakfast and was ready to go out to the supermarket.
Today is Saturday, and Dabaifu Supermarket that is not far from Dongping Community, was having discount activities. In many cases, the price of fresh meat and vegetables is much cheaper than in the market. So, housewives often rush to purchase to stock up.
But if one was late, a lot of discount goods will be snatched up, even if there were any left, they were all bad.
Fang Yun was in a good mood today, so she wants to buy more things. She specially prepared two big shopping bags.
Before going out, she felt a little uneasy and tried pushing open the door of the small room.
The room was still air-conditioned and the temperature was a little low. Lu Xue was sleeping on the bed; half of her body was exposed outside the blanket. She looked like a sleepy little pig.
“This child…”
Fang Yun complained, found the remote control to readjust the temperature, and then pulled over the blanket to cover Lu Xue.
She reached out and slapped Lu Xue’s little butt.
The latter groaned twice dissatisfiedly in her sleep, and wriggled herself in.
Fang Yun couldn’t help smiling, and turned to leave the room.
She closed the door very carefully.
On the stairway below, Fang Yun ran into a neighbor, Zhang Meilan, the wife of the chief of the local tax collection and administration.
The collection and administration department of the Local Taxation Bureau belongs to the key administrative offices. Chief Lin is regarded as a half-powerful figure in the unit. His wife, who is a little arrogant, has always ignored Fang Yun.
However, today’s situation is very different. When Zhang Meilan saw Fang Yun, she immediately smiled, and took the initiative to say hello: “Sister Yun, you’re up so early today? Are you going grocery shopping at Dabaifu?”
Fang Yun was stupefied and replied, “Yes, you’re very early, too.”
Zhang Meilan smiled and said, “I’m used to getting up and exercising early every day, but today I want to go to the supermarket with you.”
Fang Yun was confused by her, but it was not good to not give face, so she could only comply.
On the way to the supermarket, Zhang Meilan said: “Sister Yun, I saw your Lu Chen on TV last night. He is really getting more and more promising. He unexpectedly won the championship. He’s going to be a big star!”
When it comes to the “Singing China” final last night, Fang Yun could not help smiling.
Lu Chen’s brilliant performance in this crucial competition not only won the high praise of the four judges, but also conquered countless audience both inside and outside the studio, and finally defeated all the opponents by a big score.
As Lu Chen’s mother, Fang Yun is really very proud.
After the competition, Lu Chen called her, and then a lot of friends and relatives also called.
Of course, in front of outsiders, she still has to be modest: “What going to be a big star, Lu Chen was lucky. It is still not certain what will happen in the future!”
Zhang Meilan chuckled and said, “Don’t be modest for him. My circle of friends in QQ are from all over the world. They said that your family Lu Chen is a musical genius and the pride of our Binhai City. He will surely have great achievements in the future!”
Then she changed the topic of their conversation and asked, “Does your family Lu Chen have a girlfriend now?”
Fang Yun understood a little: “I don’t think so.”
Zhang Meilan was surprised: “Lu Chen is so handsome and talented, how can he still have no girlfriend? Why don’t I introduce him to one? My sister’s niece is studying at a university in Beijing. She has great character and appearance…”
Fang Yun was really speechless. She knew that the other party was not someone gallant, and must have a purpose.
She was perfunctory toward Zhang Meilan and soon came to the supermarket.
There are more acquaintances in the supermarket.
“Here comes the Lu Family’s Sister-in-Law.”
“Ah, Sister Yun, you also came to buy food. What a coincidence!”
“Accountant Fang, I really want to congratulate you. You have given birth to a good son and won honor for our Binhai city!”
“Lu Chen is so amazing. My son adores him!”
“Your family Lu Chen is really promising!”
Binhai is a small county-level city, and the local circle is relatively closed. Any sign of disturbance or trouble spread very fast.
Fang Yun also lives in Dongping District, where the staff dormitory of the Municipal Finance Bureau, the State Taxation Bureau and the Local Taxation Bureau are located. Her son Lu Chen participation in “Singing China” talent competition has been widely spread.
Many colleagues know Lu Chen and they naturally pay special attention to last night’s final.
As a result, Lu Chen lived up to their expectations and won the championship!
So, when they saw Fang Yun here, everyone gathered around and sincerely congratulated her.
They pushed Zhang Meilan aside.
Fang Yun, who was surrounded by people, was at a loss. She was proud and moved in her heart!
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TN: My own guess as to who was that familiar voice is, that was their father, always watching over them.
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