Chapter 307: Chapter 307

Shi Yang tilted her head, bent down to kiss her on the mouth. Only when she stopped struggling, did he mischievously say, "The manual says I need to apply it evenly inside for better effect..."

The phrase flashed in Zhao Meimei’s mind, and her vision became a complete blur of dizziness, unable to think about anything...

The last thing Shi Yang did that day was meticulously clean Zhao Meimei up and reapply the ointment, spreading a thick layer.

Zhao Meimei whimpered to Shi Yang, acting spoiled: "Brother, now I understand what they mean by ice and fire coexisting!"

Shi Yang was closing the cap of the ointment tube, and when he heard this, he burst into laughter, his hand shaking so much that the cap fell to the floor. He searched for it for a long time before picking it up.

Shi Yang helped Zhao Meimei adjust her skirt, fixed the seams, then opened the window to let the sweet scent out of the room, before hugging Zhao Meimei and saying, "Later, let’s go check out the apartment we rented. Brother Wenda helped us find someone to decorate it, and it’s in the community north of the company."

Zhao Meimei was delighted to hear this: "So soon? When will my parents move in?"

Shi Yang said, "We have to wait till the house transfer is completed."

Zhao Meimei hugged Shi Yang’s neck, feeling a bit nostalgic for her parents.

Zhao Meimei said, "Brother, I miss my mom and dad."

Shi Yang replied, "No worries, you have a godfather."

Zhao Meimei froze for a moment before realizing, and pinched Shi Yang’s face: "Who are you calling godfather? You’re my man, why would you be a generation older than me!"

Shi Yang let her pinch and rub his face: "I’ve raised you since you were little, and I can’t even get a call of godfather from you?"

Zhao Meimei, not pleased, opened her mouth and bit Shi Yang’s lip, pulling it long: "You’re the one that’s raised!"

Liu Xiue and Zhao Dazhuang sold their apartment in the family housing block. They had added their years of service when they bought it, so it didn’t cost much. Now reselling it earned them more than double, finally giving them a modest saving.

Once everything at home was settled, Shi Yang’s parents personally drove Zhao Dazhuang and his wife to the provincial capital.

To welcome them, Shi Yang specially booked a restaurant in advance, inviting Qu Chaozong’s mother and son, Zhao Wendada, and Wang Tianyu, for a lively dinner together.

At the dinner table, Mrs. Qu warmly chatted with Shi Yang’s mother and Liu Xiue: "I’m really jealous of you two. Your Yangyang and Meimei got engaged so soon; it must be a relief for you. Unlike me, constantly worried and hoping my Chaozi can settle down quickly."

Qu Chaozong almost sprayed the wine he held in his mouth and quickly pleaded: "Mom! Why are you talking about this at dinner? I do have a girlfriend."

Mentioning the girlfriend, Mrs. Qu glared at Qu Chaozong: "How long has it been though? Xin hasn’t come to our house in ages. She used to occasionally visit me; have you two had a fight?"

Qu Chaozong explained, "No, she’s just busy."

Mrs. Qu didn’t believe it: "Busy with what, being busy for so long?"

Qu Chaozong quickly promised: "Next time, I’ll definitely bring her to see you, okay?"

Mrs. Qu then nodded contentedly.

Qu Chaozong indeed wasn’t lying. Zhang Xin had been genuinely busy recently. Her condition had noticeably improved, so her primary doctor recommended a period of hospitalization for thorough health checks. If it’s confirmed stable, her medication can be gradually reduced. After all, medicine has side effects over time.

After leaving the hospital, Zhang Zhao was preparing to study abroad, and Zhang Xin’s father originally intended for Zhang Zhao’s mother to accompany him. However, Zhang Xin volunteered that she would soon move to the provincial capital, so Zhang Zhao’s mother could stay behind as company for her father.

Zhang Xin’s decision baffled her father and Zhang Zhao and his mom. No one expected Zhang Xin, who had been so opposed to them, to suddenly relent.

That day, when Zhang Zhao found no one around, he approached Zhang Xin, embarrassedly asking, "Sis, why are you doing this?"

Zhang Xin glanced at him with a distant gaze as though rejecting anyone’s approach, cold like a sharp knife, piercing Zhang Zhao’s eyes, making them instantly shrink.

Zhang Xin said, "I’ve told you, it’s for my dad."

She finished speaking, turned toward her room, and Zhang Zhao, not giving up, asked, "Sis, do you really hate me?"

Zhang Xin paused, turned to look at Zhang Zhao, a smirk of sarcasm at her lips: "Who do you think you are? Do you deserve it?"

Zhang Zhao was as if struck by lightning, lost all color in his face, watching Zhang Xin walk away without looking back, reminding him of the first time he saw her with the same indifferent expression, her retreating figure cold and unfeeling.

After dinner, Shi Yang’s parents drove back to the hotel, and Shi Yang took Liu Xiue and Zhao Dazhuang to the newly rented apartment, while Qu Chaozong and others went home on their own.

As the car pulled up downstairs, Qu Chaozong instructed his mother: "Mom, you guys go upstairs first; I’ll go park."

Qu Chaozong parked the car in the designated space, didn’t hurry to get out, lit a cigarette, smoked it slowly, and after checking the time, decided it was about right to call Zhang Xin.

Zhang Xin had the habit of soaking in the bath every night; calling at this time, she would likely have finished and be conveniently available to answer.

The phone was quickly picked up.

Zhang Xin’s voice was cheerful: "Hi, have you finished dinner?"

Qu Chaozong softly responded, then asked: "What about you, are you done cleaning up?" The source of thɪs content is novęlfire.net

Zhang Xin laughed: "Just lying down."

Qu Chaozong reclined his car seat, leaning back comfortably. He would call Zhang Xin every night at the same time. In the daytime, Zhang Xin, not wanting to disturb his work, would text him instead, and he’d respond when he saw it.

Actually, Mrs. Qu didn’t know that except for when Zhang Xin was hospitalized, she had been visiting Qu Chaozong every now and then. They indulged in their sweet intimacy so much during these short reunions, always feeling there wasn’t enough time, their brains in a continual state of exhilaration, forgetting all else but each other.

Though Qu Chaozong was quite content with this warm and sweet relationship, today his mother’s words made him feel a bit guilty, so he couldn’t help but mention it to Zhang Xin.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xin immediately said: "I’ve already told my dad that once Zhang Zhao is sent off at the end of the month, I’ll move to the provincial capital. My grandpa has property in the West District, and you and your mom can come over; we’ll all live together."

Qu Chaozong casually agreed without mentioning that he and Shi Yang had been house-hunting for a property to buy.