Chapter 501 - Chapter 501: I Missed You, so I Came Back
Chapter 501: I Missed You, so I Came Back
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Zhao Chuchu only played with the child briefly before he began to cry.
She said, “It seems that he does not like me.”
Madam He quickly took him from her and said, “He is hungry.”
“He gets rowdy once he is hungry. It is not your fault,” explained Zhao Meilan.
Zhao Chuchu did not actually mind.
While Madam He went to nurse her child, Zhao Meilan led Zhao Chuchu inside.
Once Zhao Guitang settled things on his end to an extent, he left his brother-in-law to handle things while he came inside to speak with Zhao Chuchu.
Zhao Guitang said, “Why didn’t you inform us that you were coming back? We could have at least prepared for your arrival.”
She explained) “It was something I decided at the last minute, so I did not have time to let all of you know. The tofu workshop’s sales seem quite good. Is everything going smoothly?”
“All is well. We wouldn’t have our current lives if it weren’t for you. Why don’t you join us for dinner? Where is Da Lang and Junjun?”
“Junjun is in the village. Da Lang did not return with us.”
Zhao Guitang was much more talkative than before. Being full of energy made him appear even younger than he was.
However, even though this tofu workshop was Zhao Guitang’s, he had always remembered that Zhao Chuchu had a share in it.
Now that she had come, he showed her the account books for the past few months and then gave her a sum of money.
“What is this for?” asked Zhao Chuchu as she frowned slightly. “I did not come to collect money.”
Zhao Guitang quickly said, “Chuchu, you misunderstand. This is what you are owed. I initially wanted someone to send it to you when you were in the capital. Da Lang needs a lot of money to study. However, I never found someone I could trust to send it, so I waited for you to return.”
He continued, “At the very beginning, we agreed that I would handle the tofu business and split the profits. Although you went to the capital, I never forgot this matter. Chuchu, without you, we would not be here today. This is not much, but this is what you are owed.”
Zhao Guitang insisted that Zhao Chuchu accept the money.
Zhao Meilan also chimed in to persuade the latter.
In the end, Zhao Chuchu could only accept it. Judging from the weight, there were more than 100 taels of silver.
It seems that Zhao Guitangs tofu business was indeed booming.
“This is only 20% of the profits.” Zhao Guitang added, “I took the larger portion.”
“Alright,” replied Zhao Chuchu. She did not say any more.
Zhao Guitang knew how to repay his debts. He truly was different from his mother.
He was indeed an exceptional child born from lowly parents.
Since the village was some distance from the county town and it was getting late, Zhao Chuchu did not stay for a meal at Zhao Guitang’s house.
She gave the children’s toys she had long prepared to Zhao Guitang. Some of the toys she had bought from the capital, but most of them she had taken out from her carry-on space.
Zhao Chuchu herself could not recall when she had stockpiled such items.
Zhao Meilan said, “Your presence here is more than enough. You didn’t have to bring so many trinkets.”
Zhao Chuchu reasoned, “I saw they were cute and suitable for your brother, so
I bought them. Please accept them. They are my gift to him.”
“Don’t buy so many next time.”
“Alright,” Zhao Chuchu smiled and replied.
She checked Madam He’s recovery and prescribed her a nourishing diet before returning to the Gan residence. After bidding goodbye to Old Mrs. Gan and the rest of the family, Zhao Chuchu returned to Lengshui Village.
She then discovered that the Third Prince was actually in Yuanjiang County too.
She was amused. The Third Prince was clearly worried that she could not protect Xie Jun alone. Therefore, he had been following them closely.
The Third Prince was really fond of Xie Jun.
Sometimes, Zhao Chuchu felt that Xie Jun was a fortunate kid. Both his brothers doted on him. Even though he had suffered a lot of hardships, he had the best brothers in the world to rely on.
However, until now, Xie Jun has not found his true identity. He also didn’t Imow that the Third Prince was his blood brother.
After Zhao Chuchu examined Xie Jun’s daily homework, she went to rest.
She suddenly realized that she only frequently used the stuff she had in her carry-on space when she first came to this world. However, the items had become more or less decorative pieces now.
When she stared at the resources in her carry-on space, she felt she was a billionaire stressing over utilizing her wealth.
Items not belonging to this era could only be used before Xie Heng. She would not reveal them in the presence of others for fear of inviting trouble upon herself.
Zhao Chuchu fell asleep while pondering this topic.
The next day was the Mid -Autumn Festival.
Zhao Chuchu and Xie Jun went to the county town bright and early.
Old Mrs. Gan was efficient. The hearth which Zhao Chuchu requested had been built. However, it took a few days for the hearth to completely dry before it could be used.
It had been a long time since Gan Maosheng last met Zhao Chuchu. Therefore, the two of them talked for a while.
Zhao Chuchu also saw Gan Lin’s fiancee.
Like what Madam Luo had described, the young maiden from the Xu clan was quiet. She was an innocent girl with a nice temperament.
Gan Lin’s gaze closely followed his fiancee’s movements. He was furtively looking at her the whole time. They quickly averted their gazes with flushing red faces whenever their eyes met.
Zhao Chuchu was fascinated as she observed the two of them.
The lovey-dovey sensations a couple felt in their first love were the purest.
Zhao Chuchu suddenly missed Xie Heng a lot after witnessing the display of affection between Gan Lin and his fiancee.
Unfortunately, he was not here now.
Zhao Chuchu had nothing planned for the day. She spent the entire day at the Gan residence.
After dinner, she enjoyed the full moon with the Gan clan members. Then, she went to rest in her room.
Surprisingly, she saw Xie Heng, whom she had dearly missed, waiting for her in the room.
Xie Heng was sitting beside the window. He was resting with his eyes closed and one hand supporting his forehead. He had most likely rushed back to Yuanjiang County on a horse.
He raised his head when he heard the door opening. He was visibly tired.
Zhao Chuchu was overjoyed. She shut the door and approached Xie Heng with big steps. “Why did you come back? When did you arrive? Why didn’t you tell me earlier that you were coming?
“You have so many questions. Which one should I answer first?” teased Xie Heng as he grinned brightly.
Then, he pulled Zhao Chuchu into his embrace and hugged her tightly. He whispered in her ear, “I missed you, so I came back.”
Zhao Chuchu’s heart overflowed with tenderness as she listened to Xie Heng’s heartbeat.
“I am very surprised. I missed you too,” she murmured.
Their love for each other was mutual, to begin with. The brief separation intensified their feelings.
Outside the room, the Gan clan members celebrated the festival with laughter. Inside the room, love was in the air, with the lovebirds clinging to each other.
Xie Heng expressed how much he missed Zhao Chuchu through his actions.
He gave her a long and devout kiss.
After a long while, relying on his extraordinary self-control, Xie Heng pulled himself away from Zhao Chuchu.
He might go all the way with her if he didn’t stop now.
Zhao Chuchu’ s face was as red as a tomato.
In the past, she was unaware of the power of love. She had tasted it now.
A kiss was the best way for someone to express their love to their partner. For the lovers to consummate was for them to transcend their love to the spiritual level.
Their breathing was erratic.
Xie Heng caressed Zhao Chuchu’s cheek as he said, “I’m back so that I can keep you company during the Mid-Autumn Festival.”
Zhao Chuchu took the hint and suggested, “Let’s go out and enjoy the full moon.”
The atmosphere in the room was heated. If they continued staying here, Zhao
Chuchu was concerned that they might get spicy with each other.
Even though their souls were both adults, Zhao Chuchu was firm about waiting until her body had matured before they had sex.
Two of them quietly left the room and went to the rooftop of the highest building in Yuanjiang County.
While they were stargazing, Zhao Chuchu asked, “Mid-Autumn Festival feels incomplete without mooncakes and river snails.. Do you want to eat some?