CHAPTER 553: CHAPTER 312: THE GIRL’S THOUGHTS

With a "click," the wonderful moment was captured.

Chu Qin held her phone, scrolling through the photos, and nodded in satisfaction. "Not bad, it’s just Lao Cao, always the same, never likes to smile."

Xiao Meier leaned over to look; Chen Cheng indeed was smiling happily.

Cao Yue waved his hand, "Alright, whether I smile or not, it doesn’t matter."

"Yes, yes, yes, my big boss." Chu Qin rolled her eyes at him and took Xiao Er’s hand, saying, "Xiao Er, really, thank you so much for today."

"Sister-in-law, you are too polite. I didn’t help that much."

"What are you talking about,"

Chu Qin held Xiao Meier’s hand sincerely, "If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t know what to do today. Especially Lao Cao, who’s become picky about food from eating out so much. I wonder if I can serve him well now that he’s back."

Xiao Meier smiled, "Brother Cao coming back is a good thing. Now you can see each other more often."

"It is good," sighed Chu Qin, "but the moment he’s back, he starts complaining that the food I make isn’t good enough, really."

Xiao Meier covered her mouth to giggle, "Brother Cao is just teasing. Sister-in-law, your cooking is great, especially your dumpling skins, impressive."

"Don’t comfort me," Chu Qin waved her hand, "Your sweet and sour ribs, Lao Cao has been raving about them. I really need to learn from you."

"If sister-in-law wants to learn, I can teach you anytime," Xiao Meier said generously.

"That’s great," Chu Qin replied with joy. "Next time I visit your house, you can teach me how to make sweet and sour ribs."

"No problem." Xiao Meier laughed and agreed.

A wife’s social circle is also an important facet, just like Wen Shulin taking Xiao Meier to meet those rich ladies, it’s the beginning of a circle.

Only, this time the social circle was for Chen Cheng.

"Look, your sister-in-law doesn’t even shy away now, criticising me to my face," Cao Yue said to Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng joined in the conversation, "Sister-in-law doesn’t consider me and Xiao Er outsiders, besides, Brother Cao, you’re just saying it, but you’re actually quite pleased, aren’t you?"

Cao Yue roared with laughter, "He who knows me, Xiao Chen does!"

After laughing and chatting for a while, Chen Cheng checked the time, "Brother Cao, sister-in-law, it’s getting late, Xiao Er and I will head back first."

"Won’t you stay a little longer?" Chu Qin asked them to stay.

"No need, sister-in-law," Chen Cheng declined politely, "Brother Cao just got back, you must have a lot to talk about. Xiao Er and I won’t be the third wheel."

"Hahaha... We’re an old couple now," chuckled Chu Qin as she hugged Cao Yue’s arm.

Cao Yue nodded, "Alright, be careful on your way."

"Sure."

Chen Cheng turned to Xiao Meier, "Wife, let’s head off."

The two saw Chen Cheng and Xiao Meier off to the door, and Chu Qin said, "Xiao Er, don’t forget to come over and teach me how to make sweet and sour ribs next time."

"Definitely, sister-in-law," Xiao Meier promised with a smile.

Chen Cheng and Xiao Meier left Cao Yue’s family and walked together in the night.

"Today was quite a gain," Chen Cheng reflected.

Xiao Meier, holding Chen Cheng’s arm, "Yeah, feels like you and Brother Cao and sister-in-law got even closer."

Chen Cheng nodded, "It’s all thanks to you."

Xiao Meier smiled gently, "I don’t have any special skills, just household chores. I’m happy to be able to help you."

Chen Cheng hugged her tighter, "My capable wife~"

Xiao Meier kept smiling, "There you go joking again."

She suddenly realized, "Eh? Didn’t you drive?"

"Nope, today I took sister-in-law’s car to pick up Brother Cao," Chen Cheng smiled. "Finally free tonight, why don’t we walk back?"

"How far would that be~" Xiao Meier shook her head.

"Just teasing you!" Chen Cheng playfully nudged Xiao Meier’s nose, "Why are you taking it seriously!"

"Alright! You!" Xiao Meier pretended to be angry and gave Chen Cheng’s shoulder a light punch, "Daring to trick me!"

Chen Cheng laughed and dodged, "All in good fun!"

Amidst laughter, Chen Donghai was already waiting at the entrance of the neighborhood.

Seeing them, he opened the car door, "Mr. Chen, Sister Er."

Chen Cheng nodded and sat in the back seat.

Xiao Meier asked with concern, "Xiao Hai, have you eaten?"

"I have," answered Chen Donghai.

"That’s good." Xiao Meier let out a sigh of relief, "You’ve worked hard."

"It’s what I should do."

They got into the car and headed toward Houhai.

Xiao Meier took off her earrings, put them in a box, and stretched with a "Ah~ So tired!~"

"I’ll give you a massage when we get back, personal service," Chen Cheng raised his eyebrows, his hand already on Xiao Meier’s leg, gently pinching.

"Stop it."

Xiao Meier was modest at heart; she brushed away Chen Cheng’s hand, "We are not alone."

Chen Cheng smiled faintly, "Alright, we’ll wait until we get back."

"Eh, right!" Xiao Meier turned around, "Did Mei Xiang handle dinner by herself tonight?"

Chen Cheng blinked, "I don’t know."

"Sister Er, when I left, I saw Miss Mei Xiang still at the store," Chen Donghai said while driving: "She must’ve eaten."

Xiao Meier thought for a moment, "Xiao Hai, let’s go to the store first."

She then said to Chen Cheng, "You need to thank Mei Xiang; she’s been a big help these past few days."

Chen Cheng pursed his lips, "Alright, I’ll be seeing her tomorrow to go to Shulin’s place; I’ll bring her something on the way."

Xiao Meier leaned back in her seat, murmuring to herself, "Such a rich young lady, why does she like to stay and help at Wanbao Hall?"

Chen Cheng caught the gist, "What?"

"Nothing." Xiao Meier smiled brilliantly, "Don’t be stingy, let’s be generous."

Chen Cheng pointed to his nose, "When have I ever been stingy?"

"I’m just teasing you," Xiao Meier shook her head with pride.

"Hey, here comes my temper." Chen Cheng rolled up his sleeves, "Let’s see how I take care of you!"