Chapter 232: You Still Want to Get Out of Bed and Walk?
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Hubby, you’re entrusting our home to someone you’ve only met for less than a day!”
At this moment, Zhou Chao and Jiang Li were already at Jingdu International Airport.
“Have faith in the people you hire, and don’t second-guess those you trust, especially when it’s someone recommended by Master Yu. We can be sure about their character. So, you can be at ease!” Zhou Chao affectionately patted Jiang Li on the head, radiating confidence.
“Mm-hnim, I understand!” Jiang Li replied while using her hand to smooth out her hair that had been ruffled by Zhou Chao.
“Ding dong, all passengers…”
“Let’s go, it’s time to board the plane!”
“Alright.” Zhou Chao, with his left hand holding a suitcase and his right hand carrying their tickets, had Jiang Li in his arm. Luckily, Zhou Chao was physically strong; otherwise, he’d be drained sooner or later.
By the time the plane landed, it was 3 PM. This time, the plane landed at Pudong Airport, which was quite far from where they lived. Plus, Lin Wu and the others were not in Modu, and Zhou Chao hadn’t arranged for Ling Chen and the others to pick them up. So, reluctantly, they hailed a taxi at the airport entrance.
After a journey of more than an hour, the taxi finally stopped stably at the entrance of The Palms Residence.
“I swear, I’ll never take a taxi again!” Zhou Chao rubbed his slightly dizzy head and said seriously.
“Yeah, meeeeee too!”
“What’s with the meeeee?”
“Hehe, it’s fun, and it just fits the situation.”
“Haha!” The two of them looked at each other and burst into laughter. Zhou Chao then held Jiang Li’s hand and walked into the community.
“Ugh, I don’t want to move!” Jiang Li lay flat on the sofa as soon as she entered and didn’t move!
“Move over a bit; I want to lie down too!” Seeing Zhou Chao’s well-built body collapse, Jiang Li quickly shifted a little inside.
“You just want to hold me, and you’re coming up with all these excuses, huh!”
“Because my wife smells so good!” Jiang Li playfully rolled her eyes at Zhou Chao but still lay obediently in his arms.
Zhou Chao held Jiang Li, and with his head against her chest, he teased, “Indeed, you smell wonderful!”
“Ah, ouch, ouch!” Before Jiang Li could enjoy the moment, she felt a sharp pain in her waist.
“Naughty hubby, be careful next time!”
“Buzz, buzz, buzz!” Just as Zhou Chao was about to retaliate playfully, the phone on the table started ringing.
He glanced at the blushing Jiang Li, “Sweetie, I’ll take this call, and then we can have some quality time!”
He rolled over and sat up, glancing at the incoming call display. A hint of surprise crossed Zhou Chao’s face. It had just dawned on him that he had been stationed in Fuxing for quite some time without returning to Modu!
“Hello, Lao Zhou!” The caller was Zhou Jilong from the research institute.
“Boss, did you forget about me? The semiconductor fab you mentioned earlier, how’s it going? The steel plant here is already up and running. If you don’t give me something to do soon, I might pack up and come to Modu to find you!”
Zhou Chao felt a bit embarrassed listening to the slightly reproachful tone on the other end of the line. Leaving a prominent researcher in a steel plant for over a month was something only Zhou Chao could do!
“Who said that? I was just about to call you, but you beat me to it!” He could now lie without blushing.
“Really? Boss, what are your instructions? Do you want me to return to Peng City?”
“Peng City is where you’ll be heading eventually, but for now, there’s a more important task for you to complete.”
“More important? Boss, please tell me. I promise to complete the task.”
“It’s quite simple, actually. I’d like you to scout for talent, your friends, former classmates… anyone with expertise in advanced technology, including semiconductor wafers. Do you have the connections for this?”
“Well… Boss, I can try to recruit them!” Zhou Jilong was taken aback when he heard the task Zhou Chao assigned him.
“Salary is not a problem, research funding is not a problem, the project is ready. I just hope you have the capability. Go ahead and try to recruit. Even if you manage to bring in an academician, I can make sure they stay happily.” “Boss, this is what you said! I’ll do my best. Please don’t back out later!” Zhou Jilong was thrilled with the generous conditions Zhou Chao offered.
“Don’t worry. Also, hand over your current work, and then get on it. After you’re done, come back to Peng City. The semiconductor fab here is almost completed, and we’ll start assembling production lines next month. You should return a bit earlier by then.”
“Yes, Boss!” After hanging up the phone, Zhou Chao noticed Jiang Li looking at him with anticipation.
“Love, love! What kind of job will you arrange for me tomorrow?” Hearing Jiang Li speaking in a coquettish tone, Zhou Chao felt a shiver run down his spine.
“Wifey, can we be a bit more normal? I can’t handle it when you talk like this!” Jiang Li, who had been all smiles a moment ago, suddenly became still. Observing her reaction, Zhou Chao swiftly stood up and headed upstairs.
“Stop right there! I swear upon my name that 1 won’t let you get out of bed today!” Jiang Li exclaimed as she stood up from the couch and ran upstairs.
After several long hours, the sky outside had already darkened.
“Hubby, would you like to go another round?” Jiang Li lay on Zhou Chao’s chest, drawing circles with her delicate hand and playfully suggesting.
“Wife, 1 apologize! I can’t go on anymore. Please give me a break today!” From the afternoon until now, Zhou Chao had hardly rested, and Jiang Li had exhausted every trick in the book. Zhou Chao had been both in pain and pleasure the whole time.
“Hubby, where do you think I should work?”
Zhou Chao considered the companies under his management and decided to arrange something relatively easy for her. After a moment of thought, he said, “Wifey, how about working at the Charity Division?”
“Charity? Can 1 do it? I’m afraid I won’t do well!” Jiang Li lacked confidence when she heard it was the Charity Division.
“It’s okay, they’ll arrange someone to guide you when the time comes.”
“Alright, thank you, Hubby! Kiss Kiss!” She leaned in for a kiss.
“Alright, let’s get up, take a shower, and then grab some food. My stomach is growling!”
“Okay!” The two of them threw off the blankets and headed to the bathroom.
After about ten minutes, both of them got ready, changed into fresh clothes, and came out of the bedroom.
“What should we eat, hubby?”
“How about going to a local food stall for some late-night snacks?”
“Sure, sounds good!”
Zhou Chao searched online for a nearby night market and decided on a seafood food stall in the Huangpu District.
They drove straight to the food stall, but when they arrived, it was packed with customers. They had to wait for almost half an hour before finally getting a table.
They ordered several seafood dishes and decided not to drink alcohol since they were driving. The dishes arrived promptly, and within half an hour, their table was filled with the dishes they had ordered, all of them generously portioned.
They ate until nearly midnight before finally finishing.
“How was it? Did you enjoy the food?”
“Yes, it was delicious! We should come again sometime.”
“As long as you want to eat, we can come anytime!”
Their laughter slowly faded into the bustling night..