Guo Huaqiang came over right after lunch the next day. Since Gu Xiaobei had already paid three months of rent, she planned to ask the landlord to break her lease next month.
Lu Zhanguo suggested that Gu Xiaobei wait in the car while he and Guo Huaqiang completed the move in two trips.
Lu Zhanguo sat in the passenger seat while Gu Xiaobei sat in the back, with pots and pans next to her. She was scared that the rough roads would break them if they were put in the trunk.
Guo Huaqiang tossed a cigarette to Lu Zhanguo, who played with it in his hand without lighting it, glancing at Gu Xiaobei behind him.
"You're finally back. If you didn't return soon, I would have been exhausted," Guo Huaqiang complained.
"Did anything happen?"
"Nothing too serious, just that Qin Mei got injured. She hurt her knee and probably can't work in the military anymore once it's healed. She's considering a career change," Guo Huaqiang said regretfully.
