Chapter 163: Going One Step Further

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Over the next few days, Zhou Chao and Jiang Li visited all the relatives they needed to, and it left them quite exhausted.

“Hey Chao, it’s already the eighth day of the new year. Are you planning to help your childhood friend tomorrow? I’d love to come along!”

“Sure, let’s go together tomorrow. We’re going with a learning mindset, so we won’t embarrass ourselves when we get married!” Hearing this, Jiang Li became a bit coy. She sat on the sofa and played with the edge of her clothing.

“You’re dreaming if you think you can marry me without even proposing first! Hmph, you big-headed rascal!” Jiang Li’s muttered words caught Zhou Chao’s attention, and just as he was about to eavesdrop, Jiang Li noticed him.

“Why are you sticking your head over?” She asked, looking at Zhou Chao’s head, which was now close to her.

“Ouch, I’ve got such a headache. Unless you give me a little massage, I won’t feel better!” Zhou Chao playfully rested his head on Jiang Li’s lap, savoring the warmth radiating from her thighs.

“You’re such a rogue!” Although Jiang Li scolded Zhou Chao with her words, she still placed her hand gently on his head and started massaging.

Zhou Chao closed his eyes and enjoyed Jiang Li’s gentle touch, taking in her faint fragrance. Unknowingly, he drifted off to sleep.

Jiang Li looked at Zhou Chao, who had already fallen asleep on her lap, feeling both amused and helpless. She took a nearby blanket and gently covered him, then leaned back in the chair herself.

“Mmm…” Zhou Chao seemed to wake up from a dream suddenly. He opened his eyes and checked the time, realizing more than an hour had passed. He glanced at Jiang Li, who was also asleep in the chair.

Zhou Chao was about to cover Jiang Li with the blanket when he saw her waking up.

“You’re awake! My leg is numb from you sleeping on it!”

“I’ll give you a massage!” Zhou Chao sat on the sofa and placed Jiang Li’s legs on his thighs, then began to knead them.

“Itchy!” Jiang Li’s words nearly made Zhou Chao lose his composure. He quickly took a deep breath to calm his racing heart.

“Feeling better now?”

“Much better.” Jiang Li’s face was now flushed red. She promptly removed her legs from Zhou Chao’s lap.

“All Li, I need to step out for a moment. 1’11 be back soon.” Zhou Chao checked the time; it was already past 3 PM.

“Sure, go ahead!”

Zhou Chao grabbed his car keys and left the house, driving directly to the place where he had bought fireworks on New Year’s Eve.

“Boss, bring out the best fireworks you have!” Zhou Chao called out to the shopkeeper as soon as he entered the store.

“Are you sure? This isn’t cheap, you know!”

“Money is not a concern; it’s all about whether it looks great! If it doesn’t live up to expectations, I’ll come looking for you!”

“Don’t worry, I won’t deceive you. If it’s not good, you can come directly to me!”

“Alright, give me two boxes and throw in some small toys!”

“Alright, are you considering the three-foot jade?” The fireworks store owner’s words puzzled him for a moment.

“What are three-foot jades?”

“Individual ones, exceptionally beautiful!” Zhou Chao half-doubted and took out his phone to check. After confirming with a video, he agreed.

“Alright, in that case, 1’11 buy two three-foot jades. But 1 need you to deliver them to North Mountain and handle the fireworks display. Let’s talk about the price, including your labor fee!” Zhou Chao’s words surprised the fireworks store owner greatly, considering that three-foot jades were not cheap.

“Sure, not a problem! How about a total of 100,000?” Without any hesitation, Zhou Chao transferred the sum to the shop owner, and they exchanged contact details and arranged a time. Afterward, Zhou Chao made his way back home.

By the time Zhou Chao returned home, it was already 5:30 PM. As soon as he entered the house, he heard the sound of dishes being cooked in the kitchen. He quickly went over.

“All Li!” Jiang Li turned around at his words, and Zhou Chao saw her looking like a cute tabby cat. He approached and gently wiped her face.

“Let me help; you go wash up, little kitty!” Jiang Li blushed at his words and hurried to the bathroom.

Not long after, they heard Jiang Li’s surprised cry from the bathroom. Zhou Chao chuckled and continued cooking.

“Little kitty, dinner’s ready!” Zhou Chao called out to Jiang Li, who was sitting on the couch playing with her phone.

“Ahh, don’t call me ‘little kitty’!”

“Okay, no more ‘little kitty.’ Come on, it’s time to eat, and afterward, I’ll take you to a nice place!”

“Really? You better not be lying, or else… hehehe.” Jiang Li made a scissor motion with her fingers, sending a shiver down Zhou Chao’s spine.

“I promise!” Jiang Li nodded with satisfaction.

After an hour spent cooking and a mere ten-minute meal, the table remained cluttered as Jiang Li pulled Zhou Chao out of the door.

“Let’s go, let’s see this good place you mentioned.” Zhou Chao could only follow Jiang Li out the door.

This time, they drove the big Benz. After leaving the garage, they headed straight for Beishan. By the time Zhou Chao and Jiang Li reached the mountaintop, it was almost 8 PM.

“Why did you bring me to this pitch-black place? Are you up to something, you rascal?” Jiang Li’s voice grew softer as she spoke, and if Zhou Chao hadn’t been so close, he might not have heard her.

Zhou Chao approached and hugged Jiang Li. He checked the time, and there was less than a minute left until the agreed-upon 8 PM with the fireworks shop owner.

“All Li!” Zhou Chao lowered his head to look at Jiang Li, who then raised her head. Zhou Chao gently covered her lips, and not far away, two bright lights shot up into the sky.

“Boom, boom! Boom, boom, boom…” It exploded like a fairy scattering flowers, illuminating the entire sky.

“Wow, this is so beautiful!” Zhou Chao held Jiang Li from behind, and she looked at the spectacular fireworks in the sky, tears welling up in her eyes.

It continued for a while, and the sky gradually darkened. Jiang Li turned around and tightly hugged Zhou Chao.

“Thank you.” Jiang Li whispered softly in Zhou Chao’s arms.

“Alright, you’re almost turning into a little crying kitten!” Zhou Chao playfully pinched Jiang Li’s nose.

“You’re the little crying kitten!”

“Let’s go back!” Zhou Chao held Jiang Li’s hand and walked towards the car.

Meanwhile, not far away, the fireworks shop owner and his nephew were sitting in their car, smoking.

“Uncle, don’t you think these rich second-generation folks are wasting money just for fun? Is it really worth 100,000 just to enjoy a fireworks display?

“It’s up to you to decide whether it’s worth it or not. Let’s go; they’ve already left!” The fireworks shop owner drove away in his pickup truck, disappearing into the night.

Back at home, Jiang Li went to the bathroom with her pajamas. In no time, the sound of a shower echoed. Zhou Chao hovered near the bathroom door for a while but ultimately didn’t push it open. Instead, he sat down on the couch.

After waiting for half an hour for Jiang Li to finish her shower, Zhou Chao also entered the bathroom and took just a few minutes to get ready.

He came out with only his boxers on and a towel drying his slightly damp hair. He found Jiang Li already lying on the bed.

Zhou Chao dried his hair in a few quick strokes, then climbed onto the bed. Before he could react, Jiang Li moved closer, her small hand gliding over Zhou Chao’s abdominal muscles. He immediately grabbed her hand.

“I’m afraid I won’t be able to resist devouring you.”

Then, he whispered something in Jiang Li’s ear.

She rolled her eyes at Zhou Chao, then lowered her head and buried herself under the covers..