Chapter 149: Prepare to Set Off
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Hmm? Why is Guo Yan calling me?” Zhou Chao glanced at the incoming call display, feeling somewhat puzzled.
“Hello, Guo Yan!”
“Brother, what are you doing? It took you so long to answer!”
“I just got home and received your call. 1 had just changed my shoes. What’s up?”
“Hehe, Brother, when are you coming back for the New Year? It’s just a few days away!”
Zhou Chao calculated the time. There were only about 7 days left until Chinese New Year’s Eve!
“Well, I’ll be back in the next two days.” Zhou Chao decided to return home for the New Year, even though his parents were no longer there. He still had relatives, and returning to one’s hometown was like donning a brocade robe at night.
“Alright, Brother, come back early!” Guo Yan reminded him.
“I know!” Zhou Chao hung up the phone and sat down on the sofa. He sent a message to Jiang Li, who was in Jingdu.
“All Li, I’ll be returning to Fog City in the next few days. 1 won’t be able to spend the New Year with you.”
After waiting for a while without receiving a reply from Jiang Li, Zhou Chao received a call from Lei Mingtang!
“Lei Zi, what’s up?” Zhou Chao answered the phone directly and asked Lei Mingtang.
“Are you coming back for the New Year? I’m planning to get married!” Zhou Chao stood up in surprise!
“Marriage? How long have you been in a relationship, and you’re already thinking about getting married?”
“Hehe, it was kind of unexpected! A few days ago, Zhou Qian had some vomiting symptoms, so we took her for a check-up and found out she’s already pregnant!”
“Congratulations, congratulations! Lei Zi, when are you planning to have the wedding?”
“Well, we’re planning to do it right after the Spring Festival. You’ll be my best man!”
“Me? Aren’t you afraid I’ll steal your limelight? Hahaha!”
“Brother Chao, are you implying something?” Lei Mingtang didn’t quite understand.
“Alright, no more joking! I’m planning to return to Fog City in the next two days. We can discuss it when I’m there!”
“Sounds good! Let’s get in touch when you’re back.” Zhou Chao hung up the phone, thinking about how both his big and little brothers were getting married, while he hadn’t even reached the first stage. He couldn’t help but sigh, feeling a bit left behind.
“Ding dong!” The sound of a message brought Zhou Chao back from his thoughts.
“This little girl, she’s only replying to me now. I wonder what she’s busy with!” Zhou Chao muttered as he playfully complained but eagerly opened the message.
To his surprise, it was a picture of Jiang Li cooking, with Jiang Li tying an apron around her waist, busy stir-frying vegetables. Zhou Chao guessed that it might have been taken by her mother.
Seeing this, Zhou Chao could only reply, “Show me Chef Jiang’s culinary skills when you are free!”
Zhou Chao knew that Jiang Li wouldn’t be able to reply to messages in a short time, so he got up from the sofa and headed towards the study on the upper floor.
After playing games for nearly two hours, he received a video call from Jiang Li. Zhou Chao decisively closed the game and walked to the bedroom.
“Are you free now?” He looked at Jiang Li, who was lying on the bed, his eyes flashing with a hint of desire.
Jiang Li seemed to have just taken a shower. She was wearing a white silk nightgown with a low neckline, thin and translucent. Zhou Chao looked at her fair skin that was partially exposed, and his throat couldn’t help but dry.
“Hehe, today I prepared a big table of delicious food, but unfortunately, someone can’t taste it. He must be so jealous!” Jiang Li lay on the bed with her phone’s camera facing her, causing Zhou Chao to take a sip of water.
“When I come to Jingdu, you must cook a meal for me.”
“Look at you, you’re drooling like a fool!” Jiang Li still hadn’t noticed that her cleavage was half-exposed. Occasionally, when she laughed, Zhou Chao could get an unrestricted view.
“I might have to stay in Fog City for a few days after the New Year before I can come to Jingdu!” Zhou Chao said confidently, steering the conversation towards himself.
“Do you have something important to do?”
“My childhood friend is getting married right after the New Year, so I might be busy for two or three days before 1 can make time.” Although Zhou Chao was speaking, his gaze never left Jiang Li for a moment.
“Oh, 1 see.” Jiang Li fell silent for a moment, then seemed to think of something.
“Brother Chao, what if 1 come to Fog City to accompany you?”
“Really?” Zhou Chao sat up excitedly on the bed.
“Yes, then come and pick me up when the time comes!”
“Sure, I’ll definitely be waiting eagerly for my little princess to arrive.”
“Hehe, mwah!” Zhou Chao looked at Jiang Li and playfully leaned forward. His gaze was fixated on her neckline, and Jiang Li’s little treasure was fully exposed in Zhou Chao’s view. For a moment, Zhou Chao felt his mouth go dry.
“All, you naughty! I won’t talk to you anymore!” Jiang Li suddenly realized that she had exposed herself, and her little treasure had been seen through by Zhou Chao. Her face turned red with embarrassment.
She uttered an angry word to Zhou Chao, then hung up the video call with a flushed face, leaving Zhou Chao feeling frustrated.
“All! Why am 1 so useless!” Zhou Chao threw his phone on the bed and collapsed onto it, looking unwilling and vexed. He even pounded the bed in frustration.
“I didn’t expect Jiang Li to have such a great figure! I can’t wait for the Spring Festival to arrive!” Thinking about how he had just told Jiang Li he would come to Fog City for the Spring Festival, Zhou Chao was now daydreaming about what might happen. Laughter filled the room inexplicably.
The next day came quickly, and Zhou Chao was getting ready to return to Fog City. He packed his clothes early and planned to buy some gifts today to bring back for his relatives.
Although Zhou Chao’s parents had passed away, he still had many relatives. He had several uncles on his mother’s side alone, and even though he had been in Modu for the past few years without returning, his uncles would still call to check on his well-being.
On his father’s side, there were also many relatives. While they were different from his third aunt’s side, it all traced back to his grandfather’s generation. So, during the Spring Festival, Zhou Chao would visit many relatives to pay his respects.
Even though he was the only one left in his immediate family, he had enough relatives to visit, especially after not returning for the past few years. He knew he would likely face many lectures and inquiries from his relatives today.
Zhou Chao drove directly to No. 18, the Bund. He thought about what gifts to buy and decided to go for gold jewelry. He planned to return as if he had suddenly become wealthy and give a piece to each younger and older family member he encountered.
Zhou Chao headed straight to several of the largest gold shops and swept through about 30 pieces of gold jewelry. He bought small gold pendants, large gold bracelets, and even two gold bars. He practically had a comprehensive selection of gold jewelry, amounting to nearly two pounds in total!
By the time he returned home, it was already afternoon. After packing everything into his suitcase, Zhou Chao felt that the weather was much warmer than before, so he didn’t need to bring many clothes.
“Sigh, so tired! I feel like I’ll be even more exhausted during the Spring Festival.”
Back at home, Zhou Chao quickly had a simple meal, grabbed his luggage, and headed out the door. He started the Lamborghini Veneno and drove straight to Hongqiao Airport..
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