Chapter 600: When to Leave and When to Stay (2)

Chapter 600: When to Leave and When to Stay (2)

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Xiao Chao, you can’t be like this. A man needs to be tough, don’t act like a pushover. Look at me, I can’t even speak up when facing my wife. I’ve been busy running errands for her. You shouldn’t follow my example!” Uncle said, glancing outside as if afraid someone might overhear.

“Don’t worry, Uncle, I’ve got a backbone!” Zhou Chao affirmed confidently.

Before he could finish speaking, he heard Jiang Li’s call from outside: “Brother Chao, how much longer until we can eat?”

Without hesitation, Zhou Chao stuck his head out, “We’ll be ready to eat in 5 minutes at most. If you’re hungry, have some fruit from the table!”

“Okay-”

Turning back, he saw Uncle looking at him with a smile. Zhou Chao realized he had just contradicted himself within ten seconds.

Seeing Uncle’s teasing expression, Zhou Chao awkwardly smiled and continued to be busy.

Soon, the commotion in the kitchen ceased. Zhou Chao emerged carrying the last dish. “Third Aunt, Xiaoli, it’s time to eat!”

Already hungry from the enticing aroma, the two hurried to the table.

“Here are the bowls and chopsticks!” Uncle came out with several bowls.

They all sat down, enjoying the meal and exchanging small talk.

Two hours to cook, ten minutes to eat.

Soon, Uncle and Third Aunt were leaning back in their chairs, stuffed.

“Ah, Brother Chao’s cooking is really amazing. After eating his dishes, everything else feels tasteless. It’s a pity we don’t know when we’ll get to eat his cooking again!” Uncle lamented.

Third Aunt snorted and looked at Uncle with a hint of displeasure. “Hmph, are you implying that my cooking is not good? From now on, you can eat out if you think my food is not tasty enough!”

Uncle hurriedly said, “Dear, you misunderstood... I mean, your cooking is also very delicious, just slightly... slightly inferior to Brother Chao’s!”

Ignoring him, Third Aunt turned to Jiang Li beside her, “Let’s go, Xiaoli, let these two men clean up.”

Jiang Li smiled and nodded, then quickly followed Third aunt to the sofa.

“Ah, the plight of men!” Uncle sighed deeply.

Seeing Uncle’s melancholy, Zhou Chao laughed and said, “Uncle, you go rest. I’ll take care of the kitchen, it won’t take long.”

“Alright, thank you.” Uncle smiled and got up, leaving.

When Zhou Chao and Jiang Li woke up, Third Aunt and Uncle were already gone, probably off to work since it was already past nine in the morning.

Looking at the breakfast on the table, now cold, Zhou Chao felt a warm sensation in his heart.

“Ah Li, why don’t you go freshen up first? I’ll reheat the breakfast.”

“Got it, Brother Chao. Do you have any plans for today?” Jiang Li rubbed her sleepy eyes.

Zhou Chao paused on his way to the kitchen. After a while, his voice could be heard.

“I’ll go see my parents in a bit. I’ll tell them that we’re expecting a child,” Zhou Chao said before disappearing into the kitchen.

Seeing Zhou Chao’s somewhat forlorn figure, Jiang Li felt her nose tingle, and her eyes turned red in an instant.

“Okay.”

Zhou Chao acted swiftly. By the time Jiang Li finished freshening up, Zhou Chao had already reheated the breakfast.

After breakfast, they quickly tidied up and headed out in the car.

They arrived at the same flower shop as last time. This time, Zhou Chao bought two bouquets of white chrysanthemums.

Soon, they reached the cemetery. Zhou Chao held the flowers in one hand and Jiang Li’s hand in the other as they walked towards his parents’ tombstone.

After walking for about four or five minutes, they reached their destination. Seeing the somewhat dirty tombstone, Jiang Li took out a pack of wet wipes from her pocket and began to clean it.

“Let me do it. It’s uncomfortable for you to crouch like that.”

Zhou Chao squatted down and took the wet wipes from Jiang Li to carefully wipe the tombstone. He said as he wiped, “Mom, Dad, I’m doing well now. I’ve found a beautiful wife, and I’m going to be a father soon. Our Zhou family won’t be falling apart under my watch. You can rest assured.”

Watching Zhou Chao’s earnest demeanor, Jiang Li couldn’t hold back her tears any longer.

Zhou Chao quickly stood up and gently wiped away the tears from Jiang Li’s eyes with his fingers. “What’s wrong? Are you going to tell my parents that I’m bullying you? You can’t make up stories like that.”

“Pfft, you’re the one who’s telling tales!” Jiang Li lightly tapped Zhou Chao’s arm.

“Okay, don’t cry. We don’t want to embarrass my parents,” Zhou Chao said softly as he pulled Jiang Li into his arms.

“Mm, no more tears.”

The two of them stayed there for about half an hour. Zhou Chao held Jiang Li’s hand and looked at his parents’ tombstone, saying, “Mom, Dad, please watch over your grandchild and bless him to grow up healthy. We’ll be leaving now. Next time we come back, you’ll be able to see your grandchild!”

With that, Zhou Chao led Jiang Li away. A gentle breeze swept by, causing the two bouquets of white chrysanthemums to sway in the wind..