The Adopted Cannon Fodder Made a Comeback

Chapter 419: Chapter 417: How Many Times?

"Get up, quick. You drank way too much. Now you’ve made a fool of yourself."

Grandma Dingzi patted Sun Jiaming’s back. It was a light tap, the kind that wouldn’t hurt.

Sun Jiaming seemed to wake up a little, mumbling to himself as he got out of the car.

Dingzi, on the other hand, looked a bit more clear-eyed. He said, "Back in the army, discipline was strict. We never drank, for fear of messing things up."

’Gu’er hadn’t expected Dingzi to say that, but it made sense. Drinking slows your reactions. As a soldier, you definitely couldn’t drink under normal circumstances.’

’They all drank so much today, first because it was Dingzi’s happy wedding day, and second, many of those men must have already retired from the military.’

"Let’s go."

Dingzi didn’t say anything more, but this time Gu’er noticed he was much steadier on his feet than before.

Back home, Sun Jiaming collapsed onto the bed. He had simply drunk too much.

"Honestly, it’s his wedding, so why did you have to drink so much? Are you stupid? Didn’t you know you could have secretly poured the liquor out? When you drink too much, you’re the one who suffers."

Cao Qiu chided Sun Jiaming from the side.

Gu’er took a towel and wiped Sun Jiaming’s face.

"You spoil Jia Ming too. Look at you, pregnant and still having to wait on him. You should have told him to drink less earlier."

Then Cao Qiu started in on Gu’er.

"Alright, Mom. It’s not just Jia Ming who drank too much. Look at my dad, and Uncle Li, Li Zhi, and the others—didn’t they all drink a lot? They were drinking together, drinking to celebrate, drinking to camaraderie. It’s a rare occasion. They’re happy even if they drank too much. Jia Ming can’t even hear you right now, so just drop it."

’Gu’er didn’t want to listen to Cao Qiu’s nagging anymore. They were already drunk, so what was the point of saying anything now? In that kind of atmosphere, not drinking, or trying to be sneaky about it, would have been the wrong thing to do.’

"Your dad and Li Zhi’s dad, too. How old are they, still fooling around with the young ones? They..."

Cao Qiu was about to say more, but she saw the look in Gu’er’s eyes and knew she was displeased. Gu’er was very protective of her own; she didn’t like others criticizing the people she cared about. Now that she had mentioned Lin Shan, Gu’er was unhappy.

"Alright, I won’t say any more. You should get some rest too."

Cao Qiu didn’t press the matter.

"Okay. Mom, you get some rest too."

Seeing that Cao Qiu had stopped talking, Gu’er didn’t say anything either.

"I saw you throwing up just yesterday. How come you haven’t today? Jia Ming drank so much, and the smell of alcohol is strong. If you feel sick, you should go to your grandma’s room."

Cao Qiu asked Gu’er quizzically as she was about to reach the door.

’That’s right.’ Gu’er was taken aback. Her vomiting hadn’t been as severe these past few days, but it still happened. Now that she thought about it, she hadn’t felt nauseous at all today. The smell of alcohol from Sun Jiaming was quite pungent, yet she didn’t feel the urge to throw up.

’Her morning sickness started at Liu Yuan’s wedding, and it ended at Dingzi’s wedding. How interesting.’

"It’s okay, I don’t feel sick."

Gu’er shook her head. It seemed her morning sickness was really over.

"Alright, as long as you’re not sick. If you feel unwell, don’t just endure it. The baby is what’s important."

Cao Qiu added another instruction before leaving.

Gu’er looked at the soundly sleeping Sun Jiaming and smiled, then lay down herself. She hadn’t rested well last night either and was feeling drained. Since there was nothing to do, she could take a nap.

She slept all the way until evening. That night, Aunt Zhao had cooked some millet porridge with side dishes. Gu’er ate some and also woke Sun Jiaming up to have some porridge; it would be easier on their stomachs after all the drinking. She also sent some over to Dingzi and Marina. Grandma Dingzi was at the Sun Family’s house. She said she wouldn’t be going back to sleep at her place tonight. She was letting the young couple have the house to themselves. It was their wedding night, and with her not there, they could do whatever they pleased. Otherwise, with her around, they wouldn’t be able to relax.

’Grandma Dingzi is so open-minded,’ Gu’er thought. She then recalled her own wedding night with Sun Jiaming, and her face flushed red.

The next day, Marina and Dingzi came to the Sun Family’s house for breakfast. When Gu’er saw how radiant and beautiful Marina looked, she knew that Marina must have had a good night.

After breakfast, Grandma Dingzi shot Gu’er a meaningful look. Why? Because Marina had no relatives here. There was no one who could ask Marina how things were between her and Dingzi. But Gu’er and Marina were good friends, like sisters, so she wanted Gu’er to be the one to ask and find out how they were getting along. If things were good, then they could all rest assured.

Gu’er understood Grandma Dingzi’s look. She felt a little helpless but knew the old woman meant well. After a moment’s thought, she took Marina’s hand and stood up, leading her to her room.

Sun Jiaming didn’t know that Grandma Dingzi wanted Gu’er to ask Marina about things. He started to follow them, but Gu’er turned and gave him a look. Sun Jiaming immediately understood. His face flushed red, and he stopped in his tracks. He turned around and went to talk to Dingzi instead.

Once inside the room, Gu’er closed the door. She and Marina sat down on the bed.

"Gu’er, what did you want to ask me?"

Seeing Gu’er’s silence, Marina asked first. Gu’er must have had something to say if she pulled her into the room.

"Oh, I... I wanted to ask about you and Dingzi last night..."

’Gu’er blushed. Actually, in her past life, she did something similar. After Zhang Juan got married, I asked her about it too, very tactfully. But Zhang Juan just gave me a disdainful look and told me not to ask and to mind my own business. She said her husband was definitely not like Zhang Da, and I never asked again.’

"Oh, Gu’er, Dingzi is amazing. Last night, we... did it three times. I loved it. Being with Dingzi feels wonderful. I’m very satisfied. Don’t you worry. In that department, I’m sure we’ll be very happy."

Marina spoke without any reservation. Her eyes were incredibly bright, like brilliant stars in the sky. She didn’t have the reserved mindset common in China. She felt that being with Dingzi was wonderful and joyful, so she shared it with Gu’er so Gu’er could be happy for her too. She didn’t feel there was anything wrong or bad about saying it.

’Gu’er could tell Marina was being sincere and that she was truly satisfied. That was good. She was relieved.’

"Gu’er, what about you and Sun Jiaming? Are you satisfied with Sun Jiaming?"

Marina asked Gu’er in return. She felt there was nothing she couldn’t discuss with Gu’er.

Gu’er’s face turned red.

"Jia Ming... he’s great too."

Gu’er gave a simple answer. She just couldn’t bring herself to speak as openly as Marina.

"How many times on your wedding night? What’s the most you’ve done? Are you satisfied every time?"

Marina pressed on, her curiosity piqued.

"Oh..."

’Gu’er didn’t know how to answer. How many times on their wedding night? She’d forgotten. But what was the most times during their newlywed phase? Was it five? Or... She had never deliberately kept count. Anyway, young people are often more passionate, and she and Sun Jiaming were no different. As for whether she was satisfied... she was. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have let Sun Jiaming fool around with her, letting him tire her out so much she couldn’t get out of bed. It was because she liked it that she...’

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