The large house was quiet. Turning my gaze, I came to the kitchen, which had been cleaned up spotlessly, and there wasn't a trace of food left on the table.
Hot water poured down from the showerhead with a soft splash, the sound barely audible from outside, yet somehow enchanting and mesmerizing, drawing one in completely.
"Um."
"Slower."
Several hours later, the setting sun gradually appeared on the horizon.
It's estimated that it will be another two hours before it gets completely dark. My father-in-law and mother-in-law haven't gone home from get off work yet; they'll be busy until around 7 p. m.
Meng Hongchen sat wearily on the cushion, leaning slightly to the side, gently resting her head on Cao Yu's shoulder.
Gently stroking her hair, Cao Yu smiled slightly and said, "Serves you right for being so stubborn! Now you know you were wrong, don't you? Hehe!"
"Hmph! You're just bullying me! I'll bite you to death!"
Meng Hongchen pulled his hand over and gently bit it, leaving faint teeth marks and glistening saliva under the light.
She stared blankly at Cao Yu and asked, "Why didn't you dodge?"
"That's because your bite didn't hurt at all."
Hehe, I did it on purpose, but Meng Hongchen didn't reveal her true thoughts.
Instead, she said with a haughty look, "Hmph! I only bit so lightly because you made fried chicken for lunch, otherwise I would have made you cry."
Around 7 p. m., Yue Hongchen and his wife returned home on time, bringing Cao Yu and the others a steaming hot meal.
After putting her things down, Liu Yuemei said with a smile, "Why didn't you come to the restaurant for lunch today?"
They had prepared a sumptuous meal for the two of them at noon, but they waited and waited and the two of them did not come.
At this moment, Yue Hongchen couldn't help but tease, "You guys haven't eaten at all, have you?"
After setting out the food, Meng Hongchen said to the two of them, "No, we had fried chicken for lunch, and it smelled especially delicious."
Yue Hongchen and his wife looked surprised. Liu Yuemei smiled and said, "Fried chicken? Little Yu, I didn't know you were such a good cook!"
Both men turned their gaze to Cao Yu, quite certain that this dish called fried chicken was not made by their daughter.
After all, they had completely given up on Meng Hongchen's cooking skills; she simply didn't have any talent in that area.
It's unlikely that Meng Hongchen will be able to pass on their culinary skills.
Yue Hongchen and his wife laughed simultaneously, "Then it seems we'll have to try it ourselves and see what it tastes like."
"No problem, I'll make a little more tomorrow."
"Haha, let's eat quickly, we've worked all day and we're starving."
The following evening, Cao Yu indeed prepared two fried chickens for the two of them.
After tasting it, even Yue Hongchen, who is usually not very talkative, praised it highly.
While it might lack a bit in terms of flavor, it's incredibly satisfying to eat, and it's also very crispy.
The two were becoming increasingly satisfied with Cao Yu as their son-in-law, sometimes treating him even better than their own son. Even Meng Hongchen couldn't help but feel jealous.
In the evening, Yue Hongchen invited him to the second-floor balcony to chat. Both of them had wine in their hands, but neither of them got drunk.
Her cheeks were slightly flushed, clearly indicating she wasn't far from being drunk.
Reeking of alcohol, and with the moon casting multiple shadows in his eyes, Yue Hongchen rubbed his eyes and said to Cao Yu, "To be honest, the first time I saw you, I was filled with anger."
Cao Yu nodded and replied, "I understand. After all, I'm with your daughter now, and a father like me is bound to be unhappy at first."
"If my daughter reaches marriageable age in the future, I will also feel reluctant to let her go."
Yue Hongchen patted his shoulder, this time with a little more force. It was unclear whether it was because he had been drinking and hadn't controlled his strength, or if he was doing it on purpose.
Fortunately, Cao Yu was physically strong enough, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to withstand those slaps. Although Yue Hongchen's talent for cultivation was average when he was young, he still has the Soul Power of Soul Douluo now.
Glancing to the right, Yue Hongchen saw that Cao Yu's face remained expressionless. A slight smile played on his lips as he thought to himself, "This kid really knows how to hold back."
He naturally knew his limits; although he was very strong, he didn't manage to injure Cao Yu.
After all, this was a Xiaoxiao punishment for the son-in-law in front of him. Who told him to steal his precious daughter and then act like a brother to him while drunk? He was just a piece of trash who deserved a beating.
Originally, Yue Hongchen thought Cao Yu would scream in pain, but seeing his unfazed expression, a look of relief appeared on his face.
"Good, it's good that you understand me." He reached out and patted Cao Yu's shoulder again. Although he seemed a little helpless, Cao Yu did not flinch.
Are you moved? I dare not move.
To his surprise, the force of the blows was not as strong this time, and it was clear that his father-in-law's anger had subsided considerably.
"By the way, Little Yu, what does your family do?"
This was the first time Yue Hongchen had asked him about his family, Cao Yu naturally didn't hide anything and said, "We run a restaurant, so of course we sell other things too."
"A restaurant? It's true, like attracts like." Yue Hongchen immediately burst into laughter, then said, "Is it the one that sells your fried chicken?"
If that's the case, then business must be booming. It seems that Little Yu comes from a wealthy family; no wonder he spends money without batting an eye.
"It's not just fried chicken, but also hot pot, snail rice noodles, grilled fish, and other things. When I have time, I'll take my parents to Star Luo City to try them out, how about that?"
" Star Luo City? Sure, I haven't been there in ages. I wonder how much it's changed. This is a good opportunity to go and take a look."
After a while, Yue Hongchen readily agreed, vaguely remembering that the day he went to the Star Luo Empire was when he was young.
In the blink of an eye, he's already married and has children, and now it's the turn of another generation of young people. Time really flies.
The two chatted for a while longer, and their wine was finished. Then, Yue Hongchen solemnly instructed Cao Yu, "Treat Meng Hongchen well, understand?"
Cao Yu patted his firm chest and shouted, "Of course! When I become a god, I'll take you all with me!"
"Haha! You rascal... It's good that you have this thought. Your mother-in-law and I are already content to have lived to this age, and I've never thought about those unattainable things."
Yue Hongchen sighed and said, "But with your talent for cultivation, you do have a chance. Keep it up!"
"Alright, let's go back. Otherwise, those two will worry again." Yue Hongchen waved his hand and went into the house first, leaving Cao Yu alone on the balcony.
He tilted the wine jug in his right hand, but not a single drop of wine entered his mouth.
He looked into the wine pot and found that there wasn't a single drop of wine left.
(End of this chapter)