Chapter 479: Chapter 478: Parents Not Around
"Oh, are your parents both at home?"
"Yes, they are." Hearing Li Zheng’s mother’s words, Zhao Wenchang’s father quickly responded.
"Good, good." Hearing Zhao Wenchang’s words, Li Zheng’s father smiled and said, "What gifts do your parents like? Wait a moment, I’ll have Li Hu buy some for them."
Hearing Li Zheng’s father’s words, Zhao Wenchang hurriedly said, "That’s not necessary, Uncle. Li Hu is a bit rough around the edges—he doesn’t understand these courtesies."
Hearing Zhao Wenchang’s words, Li Zheng’s father smiled and said, "Then just tell me what your parents like most, so I can have Li Hu go get it. We must please the elderly after all."
Hearing Li Zheng’s father’s words, a look of embarrassment appeared on Zhao Wenchang’s face.
He really didn’t know what his parents liked most. After all, he was usually at school and hardly had time to spend with his parents.
Thinking of this, Zhao Wenchang could only say, "I don’t know what my parents like, Uncle, please don’t blame me, I’ve just arrived in Jianghai City and really don’t understand these things."
Hearing Zhao Wenchang’s words, Li Zheng’s father laughed and said, "How could I blame you?"
"Then I’m troubling you, Uncle."
"It’s nothing."
Seeing Zhao Wenchang’s demeanor, Li Zheng’s father gave a faint smile and said, "By the way, Wenchang, what delicious food did you bring today?"
Hearing Li Zheng’s father’s words, Zhao Wenchang scratched his head sheepishly and said, "I just wanted Xiaoqian to make a few dishes for Li Hu and the others to try."
Hearing Zhao Wenchang’s words, Li Zheng’s father smiled and said, "Okay, then you two go to the supermarket to buy groceries later. I’ll cook today, and you two will be responsible for preparing the meal."
Hearing Li Zheng’s father’s words, Zhao Wenchang quickly shook his head and said, "I can’t, I really can’t, I’ll let Xiaoqian do it."
Hearing Zhao Wenchang’s words, Li Zheng’s father shook his head and said, "How can that be? You are a doctor now; how could you do those things? Don’t worry, I won’t let Xiaoqian get too tired."
"But, but, I really don’t know how to do those things." Hearing Li Zheng’s father’s words, Zhao Wenchang couldn’t help but say.
Although his cooking skills were passable, making dishes to satisfy Li Zheng’s father was definitely impossible.
Hearing Zhao Wenchang’s words, Li Zheng’s father smiled, then said, "No worries, leave today’s matters to me and your mother. You two just focus on cooking, and don’t worry about the rest."
"Really?!"
Hearing Li Zheng’s father’s words, Zhao Wenchang immediately asked excitedly.
Seeing Zhao Wenchang’s excitement, Li Zheng’s father couldn’t help but say, "Of course it’s true. If you don’t believe me, you can ask your girlfriend right now."
Hearing Li Zheng’s father’s words, Zhao Wenchang quickly turned his head to look at Ye Xiaoqian beside him.
At that moment, Ye Xiaoqian was slightly bowing her head, lost in thought, seemingly unaware of the interaction between him and Li Zheng’s father.
Seeing Ye Xiaoqian with her head down, not speaking, Zhao Wenchang couldn’t help but become anxious and said, "Xiaoqian, did you see that?"
Startled by Zhao Wenchang’s sudden call, Ye Xiaoqian jumped and then hurriedly raised her head, looking at Zhao Wenchang with a puzzled face and said, "What?!"
"Dad said he wants us to go grocery shopping together this noon. Will you come with me?"
Hearing Zhao Wenchang’s words, Ye Xiaoqian quickly nodded and then said excitedly, "Yes, I’ll go with you."
"Alright, let’s go." Hearing Ye Xiaoqian’s words, Zhao Wenchang couldn’t help but nod happily.
After that, the three of them headed to the supermarket together.
Inside the supermarket.
"Oh, handsome, these are our fresh vegetables and various fruits. What would you like?" Seeing Zhao Wenchang, a sales associate immediately came over with a fawning smile.
Seeing the sales associate’s demeanor, Zhao Wenchang was taken aback.
He hadn’t expected the sales associate to be so enthusiastic.
"Um, we just need some greens."
Hearing Zhao Wenchang’s words, the sales associate’s face stiffened for a moment, then she squeezed out a smile and said, "Okay, got it."
After speaking, she left with the items Zhao Wenchang needed.
Watching the sales associate’s hasty retreat, Zhao Wenchang touched his nose, looking puzzled at Li Zheng’s father beside him.
He couldn’t help but start to doubt.
Could it be that Li Zheng’s parents and the store’s salespeople were in cahoots?
"Hehe, Wenchang, what’s up, why are you looking at me?" Feeling Zhao Wenchang’s gaze, Li Zheng’s father asked with a puzzled expression.
Seeing the puzzled look in Li Zheng’s father’s eyes, Zhao Wenchang smiled and said, "Uncle, it’s nothing. I just feel that today’s clerks are a bit strange."
Hearing Zhao Wenchang’s words, Li Zheng’s father smiled and then said, "Hehe, then you should just pay more attention."
Seeing Li Zheng’s father’s expression, Zhao Wenchang didn’t think any further, and then he started to pick out vegetables and meats.
Seeing Zhao Wenchang seriously choosing vegetables, Li Zheng’s father didn’t bother him and began selecting ingredients himself.
Soon after, a few minutes later, Li Zheng’s father had prepared the shopping list and said, "Wenchang, what do you guys want to eat?"
Hearing Li Zheng’s father’s words, Zhao Wenchang involuntarily looked towards Ye Xiaoqian beside him and said, "Xiaoqian, what would you like to eat? Let’s just buy whatever you like."
Hearing Zhao Wenchang’s words, Ye Xiaoqian wasn’t sure what she should eat.
Seeing Ye Xiaoqian’s hesitation, Li Zheng’s father couldn’t help but say, "Xiaoqian, if you have any special requests, just let us know, don’t be shy, okay?"
Hearing Li Zheng’s father’s words, Ye Xiaoqian nodded and then said, "Dad, why don’t you pick something to eat?"
Hearing Ye Xiaoqian’s words, Li Zheng’s father nodded and looked at the menu.
This supermarket had quite an extensive selection of dishes, so Li Zheng’s father couldn’t find what he needed to buy for a while.
However, seeing Li Zheng’s father’s look of indecision, Ye Xiaoqian quickly spoke up, "Dad, what do you feel like eating? Let’s just buy that, after all, it won’t cost us much."
Hearing Ye Xiaoqian’s words, Li Zheng’s father smiled and nodded, then said, "Sure, then let’s do as Xiaoqian said."
"Alright." Hearing Li Zheng’s father’s words, Zhao Wenchang hastily agreed.
Shortly after Li Zheng’s father had finished making the selection, he then passed the list to Zhao Wenchang and Ye Xiaoqian, saying, "Wenchang, Xiaoqian, I’ll go pay first, we’ll meet up later."
After saying this, Li Zheng’s father headed towards the checkout counter.
"Alright, you go ahead."
After seeing Li Zheng’s father leave, Zhao Wenchang quickly said, "Xiaoqian, what do you want to eat?"
Hearing Zhao Wenchang’s words, Ye Xiaoqian’s face turned a shade of red, and she stammered for a while before saying, "That... that, just... just like that then."
Seeing Ye Xiaoqian’s expression, Zhao Wenchang couldn’t help but laugh and said, "Okay, okay, it’s all up to you, just like that then."
Hearing Zhao Wenchang’s words, Ye Xiaoqian nodded her head.
At this moment, the server came out from behind the counter carrying the food.
Seeing the dishes the server was holding, both Zhao Wenchang and Ye Xiaoqian’s eyes went wide.
Seeing the dishes in the server’s hands, Ye Xiaoqian swallowed hard, then looking towards Zhao Wenchang, she said in a low voice, "Wenchang, can’t we... eat here?"
Hearing Ye Xiaoqian’s words, Zhao Wenchang shook his head and said, "No way, since we’ve come to the supermarket, we can’t just leave empty-handed. Besides, you said it earlier, right? According to my taste, let’s get a few special dishes."
Seeing Ye Xiaoqian’s hesitant look, Zhao Wenchang quickly explained.
"Okay." Hearing Zhao Wenchang’s words, Ye Xiaoqian nodded, then said, "Well, okay then."
Hearing Ye Xiaoqian’s words, Zhao Wenchang smiled.
Not long after, Li Zheng’s father came out from behind the counter and said, "Wenchang, the order is all set, I’ll be heading back first."
Hearing Li Zheng’s words, Zhao Wenchang couldn’t help but say, "Dad, why don’t you sit down and have a drink before you go? We’re probably going to be eating until around nine in the evening."
Hearing Zhao Wenchang’s words, Li Zheng’s father laughed and said, "No need, I already have plans outside, and besides, I need to rush back to feed the baby."
Hearing Li Zheng’s father’s words, Zhao Wenchang couldn’t help but smile wryly and said, "Okay then, forget about it."
"Alright, we’ll be off then," Li Zheng’s father said, and after that, he left the supermarket.
After Li Zheng’s father had walked a distance away, Zhao Wenchang started to order with Ye Xiaoqian, they ordered a lot of dishes, and in the end, Zhao Wenchang and Ye Xiaoqian’s table was crammed with five or six dishes.
