Chapter 316: Sigh, It’s Hard to Think of a Name!
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The next day, the sun was already high in the sky.
Zhou Chao woke up leisurely, stretched, and saw that Jiang Li was still sound asleep. Zhou Chao didn’t disturb her.
“This little girl was tossed around enough last night, let her sleep a little longer!”
Carefully getting out of bed, Zhou Chao glanced at the messy room, shook his head, and then walked into the bathroom. After a quick wash and dressing neatly, he left the room and headed directly to Lin Wu’s room.
“Knock, knock, knock!”
“I’m coming!” When he opened the door, Lin Wu saw Zhou Chao standing at the door with a calm expression.
“Boss!” Lin Wu quickly stepped aside to let Zhou Chao in.
Zhou Chao nodded and didn’t speak. He walked straight in, sat on the sofa, and his deep eyes made Lin Wu feel uneasy.
“I won’t pursue the previous matter. Ah Li told me not to blame you, but if such a situation arises again, I hope to be informed immediately. Do you understand?” Zhou Chao spoke slowly, yet every word and sentence carried a distinctive strength, resonating loudly in Lin Wu’s ears.
“Boss, I was wrong. 1 promise I won’t make the same mistake again next time!”
“Next time? Is there going to be a next time?”
“No… there won’t be a next time!” At this moment, Lin Wu suddenly realized that Zhou Chao had changed a lot. His gaze became more domineering, and his whole demeanor had transformed.
“Have a seat.” Zhou Chao’s expression changed suddenly, and he smiled at Lin
Wu.
Zhou Chao’s sudden change left Lin Wu a bit puzzled, but he still sat down on the sofa.
“After we return to Modu this time, you should take some time to rest.”
Before Zhou Chao could finish speaking, Lin Wu stood up excitedly, “Boss, I was wrong. 1 won’t make the same mistake again. Please don’t kick me out!”
Lin Wu’s reaction caught Zhou Chao off guard. He looked at him in surprise and then smiled.
“What are you talking about? Didn’t I tell you before? After you finish this matter, take Li Qian back and get married. You’re in your thirties, and it’s time to get married. Your parents aren’t getting any younger either. You should give them something to look forward to!”
“Ah, I thought you were going to fire me, Boss!” Lin Wu scratched his head and sat back on the sofa.
“Why would I fire you? I still need you to work hard for me!”
Then Zhou Chao asked about their current situation, and Lin Wu didn’t hide anything, explaining everything in detail.
When he talked about those children struggling to get out of the mountains to pursue education, even the usually tough Lin Wu couldn’t hold back tears. It was evident how difficult their situation was.
“Alright, a grown man shouldn’t easily shed tears. Don’t let others see you, or they’ll make fun of you!”
“Boss, I couldn’t help it. They really have it tough!”
“I know,” Zhou Chao sighed.
“Alright, let’s not dwell on that. You mentioned earlier that you’re going back to Xiangxi for your wedding?”
“Yes, Lin Wu, where in Xiangxi are you from?”
I’m from Fenghuang in Xiangxi. Boss, if you have the chance, you should visit!”
“I’ll definitely go when I have the chance. You should entertain me well!”
Just as Zhou Chao finished speaking, his phone rang, and he saw that it was from Hou Ting.
“Young Master Hou, is there something you need?”
“These past few days, you’ve been out of touch. Did your wife arrive in Rong City? 1 think you haven’t been going out for two days!” Hearing Hou Ting’s teasing words, Zhou Chao couldn’t help but be a bit helpless.
“Do you think I’m that kind of person? You should say this to Si Cong. He’s with a woman every time you call him!”
“Sigh, I don’t believe it! By the way, do you have time today to take your wife out for a meal? Let’s get to know each other!” Hou Ting, no longer in his playful mood, asked seriously.
“I’ll ask my wife and see if she’s available.”
“Available? Damn you, Master Zhou, you’re a real man?” They were both men, so Hou Ting didn’t need any further explanation.
“Alright, whether she can come or not, give me a call back. Let’s leave it at that for now. I’ll hang up, you can go about with your business!” Before hanging up, Hou Ting couldn’t resist making a joke at Zhou Chao’s expense.
Zhou Chao ended the call and saw Lin Wu looking at him with admiration.
“Look at you, don’t you know your boss is quite formidable? I’ll be heading back now, and we’ll have a meal together later. In the afternoon, you can take Wang Feng and the team back to Modu. Give them a few days off when you return to Modu. As for when you want to come back to work, it’s up to you, but you must get married first!” After saying that, Zhou Chao stood up and prepared to return to his room.
“Boss, thank you!” Hearing Lin Wu’s grateful words, Zhou Chao paused for a moment, didn’t look back, just waved his hand, and walked out of the room.
As soon as he returned to his room, Zhou Chao saw Jiang Li, dressed in a bathrobe, coming out of the bathroom.
When Jiang Li saw the fiery look in Zhou Chao’s eyes, she felt her legs go weak and quickly grabbed onto the nearby table.
“Wifey, are you okay?” Zhou Chao rushed over and hugged Jiang Li when he saw her like this.
It’s all your fault, my lower body still hurts!” Jiang Li said and playfully punched Zhou Chao’s chest.
“I won’t do that next time. Let me carry you back to the bed!” Zhou Chao didn’t wait for Jiang Li to respond. He immediately picked up Jiang Li using a princess carry.
“Ah, you scared me! Can’t you wait for me to react?” She gave Zhou Chao two light punches.
“My friend invited us for dinner today. Are you available? If you’re not feeling well, I’ll decline the invitation.”
“What kind of friend?” Jiang Li was curious about who Zhou Chao’s other friends were in Rong City.
“He’s a friend I can network with in business, a second-generation wealthy guy!”
Jiang Li contemplated for a moment before nodding in agreement.
“Tonight? I can go tonight!” Zhou Chao, hearing her approval, gently stroked Jiang Li’s head. He didn’t need any further hints; he had already taken her in his arms.
“It’s okay. If you don’t want to, no one can force you!” Zhou Chao looked at his beloved in a doting manner.
“No, I just want to have a delicious meal with you, that’s all!” Jiang Li, maintaining her tough exterior, made Zhou Chao burst into laughter.
“Alright, tonight we’ll go for a big feast!” Zhou Chao said, taking out his phone and sending a message to Hou Ting, arranging the evening plans.
In less than 10 seconds, Hou Ting replied with a simple “OK!”
“Alright, tonight, we’ll make him treat us to a big meal!”
“Yeah!”
After saying that, both of them laughed spontaneously.
“Alright, let’s get up quickly. We should grab something to eat; it’s almost noon, and we haven’t even had breakfast yet!”
“Okay.” Jiang Li got up and prepared to change her clothes. She glanced at Zhou Chao beside her, who showed no intention of leaving. Helplessly, she had to change her clothes in front of Zhou Chao. Of course, Zhou Chao couldn’t resist taking advantage of the situation, making Jiang Li blush.
By the time Jiang Li finished changing her clothes, it had been half an hour.
As they stepped out, they saw Lin Wu, who had been waiting at the entrance of the hotel for a while. Zhou Chao nodded, and the three of them headed towards a restaurant outside the hotel.
“Where’s Wang Feng?” Zhou Chao suddenly remembered that he hadn’t seen Wang Feng for almost two days.
“Boss, you don’t need to worry about him. He’s quite busy right now!” Lin Wu, with a mischievous smile, replied when Zhou Chao asked about Wang Feng.
“Come on, don’t beat around the bush. Where did he go?” Zhou Chao kicked Lin Wu without mercy.
“Ahem, Boss, you don’t know. Last night, 1 took him and the team out for dinner. They might have had a bit too much to drink, and that kid somehow ended up with one of the girls from the team. They mysteriously spent the night together. When 1 went to call them for breakfast, I saw the two of them coming out of the room, and I happened to bump into them. They might be out shopping now!”
“Who is that girl?” Jiang Li asked curiously.
“Yang Yun!”
“Yang Yun? That’s impossible. She’s always so reserved!” Jiang Li blurted out without thinking.
Zhou Chao looked at Jiang Li with a strange expression, and she rolled her eyes at him.
“I usually shared a room with Yang Yun during this research trip. I know exactly what kind of personality she has. Besides being a bit reserved, she’s a good person to work with. She’s capable, and she’s also a family-oriented girl!”
Zhou Chao glanced at Lin Wu, who nodded slightly.
“We’ll see if they can handle it. Alright, let’s go eat. Our stomachs have been growling since it’s almost lunchtime!”
“What should we eat?”
“Just follow me; I’ve looked up some good places nearby. Today, 1’11 take you to taste some of Rong City’s specialty dishes. Let’s go!” Zhou Chao said as he prepared to open the door of the Rolls-Royce and get in.
“Boss, let me drive!”
“You want to drive? Do you even know the way?”
“It’s not a problem with navigation, and it’s not like it’s Modu; the navigation won’t fail!” Zhou Chao directly tossed the car keys to Lin Wu and opened the back door to sit down.
“Boss, where are we going?” Lin Wu asked as he held his phone and turned to look at Zhou Chao.
“Yu Lin Skewers!”
Skewers were a specialty food in Rong City and a favorite among many locals.
Their accommodation was not far from the restaurant, and after about 10 minutes of driving, they arrived. When Zhou Chao and his group entered, they attracted the attention of many people.
“Wow, that’s impressive! A Rolls-Royce Phantom, and they even have a personal driver. I wonder which wealthy second-generation guy they are.”
“Oh my god, the guy looks pretty handsome; even I, as a guy, find him a bit attractive!”
“You’re into guys, aren’t you?”
“Get lost, you’re the one into guys!”
The waiter led the three of them to a square table. They got their own skewers and marked the quantity on a card or simply stacked them up.
Soon, the table was filled with various meat skewers, and there were very few vegetarian options.
Zhou Chao placed all the skewers into the pot until it was full, and then he stopped.
“There are so many! Can we finish them all?” Jiang Li, looking at the full pot and the remaining skewers on the table, asked curiously.
“Don’t worry, we have Lin Wu!”
Hearing Zhou Chao’s words, Lin Wu couldn’t help but mutter in his heart, “Am I just a food disposal bin in the boss’ eyes?”
Chapter 316: Sigh, It’s Hard to Think of a Name!
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The next day, the sun was already high in the sky.
Zhou Chao woke up leisurely, stretched, and saw that Jiang Li was still sound asleep. Zhou Chao didn’t disturb her.
“This little girl was tossed around enough last night, let her sleep a little longer!”
Carefully getting out of bed, Zhou Chao glanced at the messy room, shook his head, and then walked into the bathroom. After a quick wash and dressing neatly, he left the room and headed directly to Lin Wu’s room.
“Knock, knock, knock!”
“I’m coming!” When he opened the door, Lin Wu saw Zhou Chao standing at the door with a calm expression.
“Boss!” Lin Wu quickly stepped aside to let Zhou Chao in.
Zhou Chao nodded and didn’t speak. He walked straight in, sat on the sofa, and his deep eyes made Lin Wu feel uneasy.
“I won’t pursue the previous matter. Ah Li told me not to blame you, but if such a situation arises again, I hope to be informed immediately. Do you understand?” Zhou Chao spoke slowly, yet every word and sentence carried a distinctive strength, resonating loudly in Lin Wu’s ears.
“Boss, I was wrong. 1 promise I won’t make the same mistake again next time!”
“Next time? Is there going to be a next time?”
“No… there won’t be a next time!” At this moment, Lin Wu suddenly realized that Zhou Chao had changed a lot. His gaze became more domineering, and his whole demeanor had transformed.
“Have a seat.” Zhou Chao’s expression changed suddenly, and he smiled at Lin
Wu.
Zhou Chao’s sudden change left Lin Wu a bit puzzled, but he still sat down on the sofa.
“After we return to Modu this time, you should take some time to rest.”
Before Zhou Chao could finish speaking, Lin Wu stood up excitedly, “Boss, I was wrong. 1 won’t make the same mistake again. Please don’t kick me out!”
Lin Wu’s reaction caught Zhou Chao off guard. He looked at him in surprise and then smiled.
“What are you talking about? Didn’t I tell you before? After you finish this matter, take Li Qian back and get married. You’re in your thirties, and it’s time to get married. Your parents aren’t getting any younger either. You should give them something to look forward to!”
“Ah, I thought you were going to fire me, Boss!” Lin Wu scratched his head and sat back on the sofa.
“Why would I fire you? I still need you to work hard for me!”
Then Zhou Chao asked about their current situation, and Lin Wu didn’t hide anything, explaining everything in detail.
When he talked about those children struggling to get out of the mountains to pursue education, even the usually tough Lin Wu couldn’t hold back tears. It was evident how difficult their situation was.
“Alright, a grown man shouldn’t easily shed tears. Don’t let others see you, or they’ll make fun of you!”
“Boss, I couldn’t help it. They really have it tough!”
“I know,” Zhou Chao sighed.
“Alright, let’s not dwell on that. You mentioned earlier that you’re going back to Xiangxi for your wedding?”
“Yes, Lin Wu, where in Xiangxi are you from?”
I’m from Fenghuang in Xiangxi. Boss, if you have the chance, you should visit!”
“I’ll definitely go when I have the chance. You should entertain me well!”
Just as Zhou Chao finished speaking, his phone rang, and he saw that it was from Hou Ting.
“Young Master Hou, is there something you need?”
“These past few days, you’ve been out of touch. Did your wife arrive in Rong City? 1 think you haven’t been going out for two days!” Hearing Hou Ting’s teasing words, Zhou Chao couldn’t help but be a bit helpless.
“Do you think I’m that kind of person? You should say this to Si Cong. He’s with a woman every time you call him!”
“Sigh, I don’t believe it! By the way, do you have time today to take your wife out for a meal? Let’s get to know each other!” Hou Ting, no longer in his playful mood, asked seriously.
“I’ll ask my wife and see if she’s available.”
“Available? Damn you, Master Zhou, you’re a real man?” They were both men, so Hou Ting didn’t need any further explanation.
“Alright, whether she can come or not, give me a call back. Let’s leave it at that for now. I’ll hang up, you can go about with your business!” Before hanging up, Hou Ting couldn’t resist making a joke at Zhou Chao’s expense.
Zhou Chao ended the call and saw Lin Wu looking at him with admiration.
“Look at you, don’t you know your boss is quite formidable? I’ll be heading back now, and we’ll have a meal together later. In the afternoon, you can take Wang Feng and the team back to Modu. Give them a few days off when you return to Modu. As for when you want to come back to work, it’s up to you, but you must get married first!” After saying that, Zhou Chao stood up and prepared to return to his room.
“Boss, thank you!” Hearing Lin Wu’s grateful words, Zhou Chao paused for a moment, didn’t look back, just waved his hand, and walked out of the room.
As soon as he returned to his room, Zhou Chao saw Jiang Li, dressed in a bathrobe, coming out of the bathroom.
When Jiang Li saw the fiery look in Zhou Chao’s eyes, she felt her legs go weak and quickly grabbed onto the nearby table.
“Wifey, are you okay?” Zhou Chao rushed over and hugged Jiang Li when he saw her like this.
It’s all your fault, my lower body still hurts!” Jiang Li said and playfully punched Zhou Chao’s chest.
“I won’t do that next time. Let me carry you back to the bed!” Zhou Chao didn’t wait for Jiang Li to respond. He immediately picked up Jiang Li using a princess carry.
“Ah, you scared me! Can’t you wait for me to react?” She gave Zhou Chao two light punches.
“My friend invited us for dinner today. Are you available? If you’re not feeling well, I’ll decline the invitation.”
“What kind of friend?” Jiang Li was curious about who Zhou Chao’s other friends were in Rong City.
“He’s a friend I can network with in business, a second-generation wealthy guy!”
Jiang Li contemplated for a moment before nodding in agreement.
“Tonight? I can go tonight!” Zhou Chao, hearing her approval, gently stroked Jiang Li’s head. He didn’t need any further hints; he had already taken her in his arms.
“It’s okay. If you don’t want to, no one can force you!” Zhou Chao looked at his beloved in a doting manner.
“No, I just want to have a delicious meal with you, that’s all!” Jiang Li, maintaining her tough exterior, made Zhou Chao burst into laughter.
“Alright, tonight we’ll go for a big feast!” Zhou Chao said, taking out his phone and sending a message to Hou Ting, arranging the evening plans.
In less than 10 seconds, Hou Ting replied with a simple “OK!”
“Alright, tonight, we’ll make him treat us to a big meal!”
“Yeah!”
After saying that, both of them laughed spontaneously.
“Alright, let’s get up quickly. We should grab something to eat; it’s almost noon, and we haven’t even had breakfast yet!”
“Okay.” Jiang Li got up and prepared to change her clothes. She glanced at Zhou Chao beside her, who showed no intention of leaving. Helplessly, she had to change her clothes in front of Zhou Chao. Of course, Zhou Chao couldn’t resist taking advantage of the situation, making Jiang Li blush.
By the time Jiang Li finished changing her clothes, it had been half an hour.
As they stepped out, they saw Lin Wu, who had been waiting at the entrance of the hotel for a while. Zhou Chao nodded, and the three of them headed towards a restaurant outside the hotel.
“Where’s Wang Feng?” Zhou Chao suddenly remembered that he hadn’t seen Wang Feng for almost two days.
“Boss, you don’t need to worry about him. He’s quite busy right now!” Lin Wu, with a mischievous smile, replied when Zhou Chao asked about Wang Feng.
“Come on, don’t beat around the bush. Where did he go?” Zhou Chao kicked Lin Wu without mercy.
“Ahem, Boss, you don’t know. Last night, 1 took him and the team out for dinner. They might have had a bit too much to drink, and that kid somehow ended up with one of the girls from the team. They mysteriously spent the night together. When 1 went to call them for breakfast, I saw the two of them coming out of the room, and I happened to bump into them. They might be out shopping now!”
“Who is that girl?” Jiang Li asked curiously.
“Yang Yun!”
“Yang Yun? That’s impossible. She’s always so reserved!” Jiang Li blurted out without thinking.
Zhou Chao looked at Jiang Li with a strange expression, and she rolled her eyes at him.
“I usually shared a room with Yang Yun during this research trip. I know exactly what kind of personality she has. Besides being a bit reserved, she’s a good person to work with. She’s capable, and she’s also a family-oriented girl!”
Zhou Chao glanced at Lin Wu, who nodded slightly.
“We’ll see if they can handle it. Alright, let’s go eat. Our stomachs have been growling since it’s almost lunchtime!”
“What should we eat?”
“Just follow me; I’ve looked up some good places nearby. Today, 1’11 take you to taste some of Rong City’s specialty dishes. Let’s go!” Zhou Chao said as he prepared to open the door of the Rolls-Royce and get in.
“Boss, let me drive!”
“You want to drive? Do you even know the way?”
“It’s not a problem with navigation, and it’s not like it’s Modu; the navigation won’t fail!” Zhou Chao directly tossed the car keys to Lin Wu and opened the back door to sit down.
“Boss, where are we going?” Lin Wu asked as he held his phone and turned to look at Zhou Chao.
“Yu Lin Skewers!”
Skewers were a specialty food in Rong City and a favorite among many locals.
Their accommodation was not far from the restaurant, and after about 10 minutes of driving, they arrived. When Zhou Chao and his group entered, they attracted the attention of many people.
“Wow, that’s impressive! A Rolls-Royce Phantom, and they even have a personal driver. I wonder which wealthy second-generation guy they are.”
“Oh my god, the guy looks pretty handsome; even I, as a guy, find him a bit attractive!”
“You’re into guys, aren’t you?”
“Get lost, you’re the one into guys!”
The waiter led the three of them to a square table. They got their own skewers and marked the quantity on a card or simply stacked them up.
Soon, the table was filled with various meat skewers, and there were very few vegetarian options.
Zhou Chao placed all the skewers into the pot until it was full, and then he stopped.
“There are so many! Can we finish them all?” Jiang Li, looking at the full pot and the remaining skewers on the table, asked curiously.
“Don’t worry, we have Lin Wu!”
Hearing Zhou Chao’s words, Lin Wu couldn’t help but mutter in his heart, “Am I just a food disposal bin in the boss’ eyes?”
