The Happy Farmer Wanderer-Chapter 452 Frustrated Plans_1

"What happened to you?" Principal Wang turned his head and asked.

Sister Hu quickly glanced at Li Qing, bent down to touch the top of her foot, and, pretending to be composed, said, "I accidentally stepped on my own foot. I really can’t wear these high heels when going out anymore, they’re just too painful, not comfortable at all."

"I’ve told you before, but you wouldn’t listen, even saying you wanted to dress up while you still consider yourself young." Principal Wang reproached, "Are you alright?"

"It’s nothing, just hurts." Sister Hu huffed, displeased.

Li Qing tilted his head slightly, observing Sister Hu’s figure from behind.

He had never tried getting at it from this angle before.

Putting on a show, Sister Hu rubbed her foot for a while before heading into the living room with Principal Wang.

As soon as Principal Wang and Secretary Zhou met, they started discussing work, and Li Qing couldn’t get a word in.

He could only pretend to calmly eat his food and drink his alcohol.

Sister Hu also went to the kitchen to find Lu Furong.

"We were so engrossed in our conversation that we totally forgot about Xiao Li." Secretary Zhou suddenly raised his glass and said, "Come on, Xiao Li, let’s drink together. Principal Wang is a typical old fogey, in the past he would’ve been considered rigid, an old pedant who can’t adapt. You don’t need to mind him."

Principal Wang chuckled and said, "I haven’t really said anything!"

"Just giving Xiao Li a heads-up, so you don’t say something later that Xiao Li won’t want to hear," Secretary Zhou said with a laugh.

Li Qing laughed dryly and said, "When Principal Wang criticizes me, it’s also a form of guidance. Not everyone gets that chance."

"Xiao Li’s got quite the silver tongue. If it weren’t for his looks, I’d really suspect he’s an old fox who’s been scheming for decades in the office, never letting a word slip by accident." Secretary Zhou teased while laughing.

"If Secretary Zhou keeps this up, I won’t even need to walk home later, I’ll surely float all the way back," Li Qing said with a wry smile.

The praise from an old fox wasn’t necessarily genuine praise; sometimes, damn it, it could turn into a weapon.

Hearing this, Secretary Zhou and Principal Wang both burst into laughter.

"Let’s play a little drinking game, otherwise, it’s not much fun just drinking straight," Principal Wang suggested.

"Then let’s play a drinking game," Secretary Zhou said. "I can’t play those young people’s games."

"Alright."

Li Qing didn’t have any opinions to offer, just went with the flow.

The three of them had their dinner tonight, which consisted of the alcohol and some dishes.

Meanwhile, it seemed Lu Furong and Sister Hu had started cooking something special in the kitchen. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

The scent of hotpot wafted into the living room.

It made Li Qing’s mouth water, and he wanted to go over and help relieve them of some of the food burden, casually chatting about life and exploring the mysteries of the body in the process.

That would definitely be more interesting than drinking with two decrepit old men.

"Xiao Li, come on, where’s your mind at!" Principal Wang called out from the side.

After a few drinks, the usually quiet Principal Wang became more animated and raised his voice.

"I’m already feeling a bit dizzy," Li Qing said with a forced smile, raising his glass.

"A young man who can’t outdrink two old guys like us, what kind of young man is that? Fill it up!" Principal Wang declared in a loud voice.

Li Qing smiled helplessly and downed another full glass.

This was definitely the most he had ever drunk.

In a little over an hour, the three of them had polished off two and a half bottles of white spirits.

As far as Li Qing was concerned, it felt like very, very much indeed.

But to his dismay, neither Secretary Zhou nor Principal Wang seemed to show any clear signs of drunkenness.

Yet he distinctly remembered that Secretary Zhou had gotten drunk after just a few drinks the last time. What was going on today?

Still there, red-faced and chatting away.

Li Qing seriously doubted that if things continued at this pace, they might be fine, but he would definitely be drunk.

"Old Wang, are you going back tonight?"

Sister Hu came out of the kitchen and asked.

Principal Wang cleared his throat and waved his hand, "You go back by yourself later."

"When drinking with friends, even a thousand cups aren’t enough. In today’s gathering of the young and the old, I must risk my life to accompany gentlemen!"

Sister Hu glared fiercely, "You just want to drink, don’t use Xiao Li as an excuse."

Principal Wang chuckled dryly, "Alcohol is also a friend, right?"

"Xiao Li, are you going back tonight?" Sister Hu asked again.

Li Qing feigned a dazed look and said, "I need to go back, I have to be at the construction site tomorrow."

"Go back what? Listen to me, just sleep here tonight, and it won’t delay anything for tomorrow," Secretary Zhou said.

Li Qing shook his head, "Secretary Zhou, I really need to go back early. The construction site isn’t that stable, and you know this."

Secretary Zhou sighed with regret and nodded, "That’s important indeed, I can’t compel you to stay then."

"How about this, we’ll drink a little longer, and I’ll have your Aunt Lu call you a cab to take you back."

"Let’s make it a round figure, one bottle is just right."

Li Qing immediately felt a huge headache.

Damn, he had overestimated himself and underestimated these two undeniable alcoholics.

Li Qing continued to join Secretary Zhou and Principal Wang for a few more rounds, then hurriedly got up to take his leave.

He was already feeling obviously unwell, and if he continued to drink, he feared he might lose consciousness.

As for his earlier plan, it was clear that it couldn’t be achieved now.

Secretary Zhou and Principal Wang were both beaming, showing only the slightest hints of drunkenness.

Li Qing’s hope of getting them drunk was obviously unlikely.

When Sister Hu heard the commotion, she came out, "Old Zhou, can I borrow your wife for the night?"

Secretary Zhou, his face red from drinking, generously shouted, "Take her, take her, use her as you like, haha."

"Then I’ll really take that liberty," Sister Hu said with a smile, glancing at Li Qing with a mix of intention and nonchalance.

But at that moment, Li Qing was swaying too much to take care of himself, let alone notice Sister Hu’s look.

While sitting, he felt somewhat drunk.

It was only after standing up that he suddenly realized his consciousness was blurring.

It seemed he really was drunk.

"You drunkards keep drinking, I’ll take Furong to get Xiao Li a cab and send him back, then we’ll head home," Sister Hu said. "I’m telling you, take it easy, if you drink yourselves to death, no one will take care of you."

"Hurry back, don’t meddle in men’s business," Principal Wang said impatiently.

Sister Hu snorted softly and called out to Lu Furong in the room, "Let’s go, Furong, keep me company tonight!"

"Coming," Lu Furong said as she emerged carrying a small bag.

Li Qing staggered as he greeted Secretary Zhou and Principal Wang, and then followed Sister Hu and the others downstairs.

As the alcohol effects gradually revealed themselves, he knew he was going down the stairs, but he couldn’t see them clearly at all.

Even shaking his head vigorously didn’t help.

His mind was still relatively clear, but his body was obviously drunk.

A soft hand passed through Li Qing’s elbow to support him, "Are you okay?"

"I feel... like I’m not doing so well..." Li Qing glanced at Sister Hu and said.