Chapter 178: Visit
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Hey, you’ve come to Peng City? The New Year is over. What’s the point of coming now?” Zhou Chao had just finished taking a shower when he received a call from Ye Zhengfeng.
“Uncle Ye, you know how busy things were during the New Year. As soon as I finished all that, 1 rushed over to Peng City!”
“1 see, you think I don’t know what you’re up to? You still want to deceive me? You’re still a bit green!”
“Who said that? My main purpose is to come and see Uncle Ye!” Hearing Zhou Chao’s confident tone, Ye Zhengfeng on the other end of the phone also laughed.
“You, 1 still don’t know what you’re up to. Tomorrow afternoon, 1’11 be waiting for you at home. Get some rest early. That’s it; I’m hanging up!” Zhou Chao looked at the disconnected phone and shook his head.
“Ah, it looks like I’m going to get scolded again tomorrow. On another note, Little Mango should be at home! Can 1 go without buying a gift?” Zhou Chao quickly dried his hair and lay down on the bed.
He took out his phone and immediately initiated a video call with Jiang Li.
“Hey, why are you at a hotel?” As soon as the call connected, Jiang Li noticed that Zhou Chao was in a hotel.
“I’m in Peng City right now. There’s something important that needs to be handled here, so 1 came to take care of it before heading back to Modu!”
After a bit of casual conversation, Jiang Li ended the call voluntarily, mainly because Zhou Chao had been yawning continuously. She hung up the video call to let him get some rest.
Tossing the phone aside, Zhou Chao went straight into sleep mode. It didn’t take long before he entered dreamland.
The next morning, the early rising sun shone on Zhou Chao’s face, waking him up.
“Mmm, slept so comfortably!” Zhou Chao stretched lazily in bed, feeling his energy returning.
He got up from the bed, removed his sleepwear, and changed into his clothes before heading outside.
“Good morning, Boss!” Lin Wu walked in with breakfast.
“Yeah, you’re up so early?” Zhou Chao asked curiously, looking at Lin Wu, who seemed so energetic.
“Just a habit!”
“What’s the situation at the steel plant recently?” Zhou Chao started having his breakfast as he asked.
“After the New Year, they’ve scheduled a shutdown. The notice says it’s for equipment upgrades. Besides me, only Li Wei and Zhou Jilong know the specifics.”
“I see. When the steel plant moves north, there might be some other arrangements, so be more cautious in the meantime.”
“Understood, Boss!”
“Lin Wu, have you had breakfast? Sit down and have some with me.”
Lin Wu didn’t hesitate and sat down. He knew that when Zhou Chao said something, he meant it, and there was no need for formalities.
“In the afternoon, we’re going to Qiaoxiang Village. After breakfast, let’s go out for a while, buy a toy, and get some fruit!” Lin Wu nodded in response. Initially, he didn’t want to answer, and his mouth was full of breakfast, making it hard to speak.
The two of them finished their breakfast, and it was already io o’clock. After a quick tidy-up, Zhou Chao took Lin Wu out of the hotel.
This time, Zhou Chao stayed at the same hotel as before – the Bolilai Hotel. So there was a nearby shopping mall, and Lin Wu drove directly to the same mall.
“Why did you buy another big white bear, Boss?” Lin Wu looked at what Zhou Chao was carrying and hurriedly took it from him.
“If I don’t buy a gift, I’m afraid Little Mango will cry in front of me. You wouldn’t understand this as an unmarried person!”
“You’re talking like you’re married!” Lin Wu muttered under his breath.
“What are you mumbling about, Lin Wu?” Zhou Chao, who was walking ahead, heard Lin Wu talking and turned around to ask.
“Nothing, Boss! 1 said the little bear is cute!” Lin Wu also gave himself a pat on the back for this extreme stretch of humor.
“Is there a fruit shop nearby?”
“Yes, there’s a large fruit shop right next to the mall, and they have pretty much everything inside!”
Zhou Chao looked at Lin Wu with a mischievous grin, “How did you know? Did you go shopping here with your girlfriend before?”
Lin Wu, feeling a bit embarrassed that his secret was revealed, scratched his head and said, “I came here shopping with Li Qian before!”
“Lin Wu, how’s your relationship with her?” As they walked toward the fruit shop, Zhou Chao’s curiosity was piqued, and he asked.
“We introduced each other to our parents over the New Year, and everyone was really pleased. After sorting out the steel plant business, we’re thinking of getting our marriage license!” Lin Wu’s face beamed with a joyful smile as he discussed their plans for getting married.
“Well, when the time comes, I’ll give you a half-month break for a honeymoon.”
“Thank you, Boss!” Zhou Chao nodded in acknowledgment. In his mind, he was thinking about when to discuss getting the marriage certificate with Jiang Li. It seemed like he needed to find a good time for that conversation!
“Boss, we’ve arrived! This is the place, and they have a wide variety of fruits.”
“Let’s go in and take a look.” Zhou Chao led Lin Wu inside, and indeed, it was a large store with a wide selection of fruits. Zhou Chao began to make his choices.
Zhou Chao wandered around, not sure which fruits were good, so he picked some common ones like cream strawberries, cherries, grapes, and the like, all of the highest quality.
“Boss, are you going to eat all of these? How long will it take?” Lin Wu was carrying two large bags, and the big bear was now in Zhou Chao’s hands.
“We’re visiting someone this afternoon. It’s customary to bring gifts. “Lin Wu, are you craving them?”
“Ahem, Boss, these strawberries are so sweet, and they’re huge!” Lin Wu looked at the strawberries, each the size of a child’s fist, and couldn’t help but swallow saliva.
“Do you want some?”
“Yeah, I do!” Lin Wu nodded.
“Dream on!” Zhou Chao burst into laughter, and Lin Wu knew the boss was teasing him. He shook his head helplessly but secretly thought about buying some for Li Qian to try when he had the chance.
“Let’s go find a place to have lunch.” Zhou Chao checked the time and saw that it was already past 12.
“Boss, I found a restaurant nearby with delicious food. It’s just a small roadside eatery.”
“Alright, as long as it’s good, I’m not the type to avoid street food.” Hearing this, Lin Wu led Zhou Chao to a residential area and navigated through the narrow streets to a restaurant that looked a bit old.
“You can place the order. Just choose what you think is good.” Zhou Chao handed the menu to Lin Wu, who quickly selected four dishes.
Once Lin Wu finished ordering, they chatted, and Zhou Chao learned that Lin Wu’s girlfriend, Li Qian, was also from Xiangxi, a place known for its unique culture and traditions.
The dishes were served quickly, all home-cooked style. Zhou Chao tried them and found the flavors quite pleasing. They enjoyed their meal, and by the time they finished, it was already around 1 o’clock.
“Let’s go, it’s time.” Lin Wu promptly settled the bill, and they headed towards the direction where they had parked their car..