Chapter 91: Time Alone for Two

Upon reaching the dormitory, indeed, all the beds were tidied up neatly, everyone had left, leaving only two suitcases on the floor.

“Wait a moment, I’ll pack up my computer.”

“Okay.”

Even so, Lin Beixiu couldn’t help but take a few more glances at the still-running PC case, which was emitting a dazzling light.

It looked really cool and seemed quite expensive.

“Do you also want to take the quilt back?” Lin Beixiu asked, looking at the quilt packed on the floor.

“I’m a bit of a clean freak; I’ll take it back for washing. It’s been in the dormitory for so long, who knows if it has grown mold?”

Lin Beixiu was speechless; it’s not that easy.

Then the two of them, carrying a bunch of stuff, Hu Feng locked the door and they went downstairs.

Two people were indeed enough; one trip was sufficient.

After putting these things in the trunk, Hu Feng drove him back to the original place and gave Lin Beixiu a pack of cigarettes and a bottle of alcohol.

“A little gift, take it, brother Lin.”

Lin Beixiu actually wanted to refuse. Although he smoked, he was into health preservation; one pack could last him a year or even longer. It would be a waste to give him such fine stuff.

But Hu Feng insisted and forcefully handed them to him, then waved goodbye.

“See you next semester, brother Lin.”

“Alright, take it slow on the road.” Lin Beixiu waved his hand and bid him farewell.

Holding the two items in his hand, Lin Beixiu put the cigarettes in his pocket, holding the can of beer as he walked toward the nearby residential area.

At home, Qin Muxue was still teasing the cat on the sofa, wondering when Lin Beixiu would return, when suddenly, Mantou in her arms meowed towards the door.

Qin Muxue chuckled and picked it up, “Daddy went out, he’ll be back later.”

The next second, Lin Beixiu pushed open the door and walked in.

“Ah, you’re back.”

But Qin Muxue quickly noticed the can of beer in his hand, her lips pouting unhappily, almost enough to hang an oil pot.

Seeing her puffed-up look, Lin Beixiu twitched the corner of his mouth, “Alright, I didn’t drink it, it was a gift, here, you have it.”

Qin Muxue took it over, and her face immediately switched to a smile.

“That’s more like it.”

Lin Beixiu hurried into the room, there was still a pack of cigarettes in his pants, better not get caught.

That evening, Qin Muxue even prepared a small pot; they were ready to have hotpot.

Lin Beixiu watched her prepare the ingredients, standing by and couldn’t help but ask.

“You’re really well-prepared, aren’t you?”

Lamb rolls, beef rolls, various types of balls; no wonder she insisted on buying these last time, she had been prepared for a while.

Qin Muxue smiled, “Alright, let’s bring these out.”

“And this, for the soup, has the water outside started boiling? Just put it in.”

Lin Beixiu looked at the creamy substance in his hands and fell into thought, “This isn’t some bad stuff, is it?”

“Stop it, it’s just a soup cube, and take out the hot pot base too.”

“Oh.”

Lin Beixiu went to the dining table, where a dual-sided pot was still boiling hot water, and he threw the two things in, one spicy broth and one clear broth.

Soon, Qin Muxue efficiently brought out the ingredients, Lin Beixiu played with the cat, and then put the little guy back, now it was just the two of them, which was nice.

“When can we eat?”

Since they were going back home, both had taken leaves and didn’t have to go to work, just staying at home.

“Almost there, don’t rush.”

Qin Muxue was busy back and forth, Lin Beixiu didn’t understand why having a meal had to be made so grand, but seeing her so excited, he didn’t have the heart to disturb her.

Let her do as she pleases.

Then Qin Muxue took out a few more cans of beer, placing them on the table before finally sitting down.

Lin Beixiu sat there stunned, Qin Muxue watching his dazed look found it amusing, opened one and placed it in front of him, still dominantly saying.

“You can drink only if I allow it, don’t drink too much.”

Lin Beixiu took a sip, “Fine, as you wish.”

“So perfunctory.”

Qin Muxue pouted, then sat across from him, adding ingredients to the pot,

and in Lin Beixiu’s astonished eyes, she opened another can and drank deeply.

Lin Beixiu thought all of these were for him, who would have thought she’d drink too.

“You… are you alright?”

“We’re at home, what’s the problem, it’s the last meal, let’s enjoy it.”

Lin Beixiu looked at her casual demeanor, a familiar feeling of nostalgia returning.

“Then keep it under control, don’t get drunk and do something embarrassing.”

Qin Muxue glared at him, “Let’s see, I didn’t do anything anyway.”

Lin Beixiu’s lips curled up, “I’m just kidding.”

Indeed, when Qin Muxue got drunk, she would just quietly fall asleep, of course, which was quite troublesome for him.

Qin Muxue looked into the pot, grabbing the cooked ingredients into his bowl.

“It’s ready, you can eat now.”

Lin Beixiu felt a bit embarrassed, “No need, I can do it myself.”

“Cut it out.” Qin Muxue rolled her eyes.

“Drink or not, don’t keep fish.”

Lin Beixiu’s forehead was full of black lines, “We’ve just started drinking, and by the way, you’re saying this after downing a whole can by yourself?”

“Let’s see then.” Qin Muxue said defiantly.

“Forget it.”

Lin Beixiu was unconcerned, enjoying the food in his bowl.

Finally, at Qin Muxue’s insistence, for the sake of what she called ‘ritual’, they clinked their glasses.

Qin Muxue had prepared just right, the ingredients were just enough for two, the hot pot base was also small-sized, avoiding waste.

Of course, they drank more.

“Come on, big brother Bei, drink.”

Lin Beixiu watched in astonishment as she finished one can, the imagined scene of her collapsing on the table didn’t happen.

Qin Muxue’s face was flushed, a look of teasing on her face.

“How about it, disappointed?”

Lin Beixiu shrugged and continued eating.

“I’ve drunk so many times, my tolerance has improved, you know, and you haven’t even finished one can.”

Lin Beixiu’s lips twitched, feeling her slightly drunken state, even her words were bold.

“Why compare with me, drink slower.”

Seeing Qin Muxue about to open another can, Lin Beixiu moved to stop her, but even in her tipsy state, her movements were still agile, she dodged and with a snap, pulled the tab and gulped down.

Lin Beixiu was astounded, if they hadn’t been living together for so long, this would be one of the few times he saw her drink so fiercely, truly a heroic woman.

Lin Beixiu also saw a trace of reluctance and loss in her eyes.

What… what’s wrong?

Feeling upset, so she drank fiercely?

“What’s wrong?”

“Big brother Bei, can you chat with me?”

Lin Beixiu’s expression was complex, seeing her sad look, he couldn’t bear it, nodded, “Okay.”

“My mom is very busy, she hardly has time for me, I feel like she doesn’t understand me at all.”

“…….”

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