Chapter 1529: Chapter 1529: Your Husband Has Great Stamina
“I’m not a young girl anymore, no need for you to sweet-talk me. Save your tricks for coaxing your wife and kid,” Zhou Ran said with a smile.
Over the years, Zhou Ran has been most satisfied with her son. Aside from his bad temper in his younger days, there’s hardly a flaw to pick at.
Now, Shen Chi, who has become a father, is growing increasingly mature and steady. The bad temper of his youth is a thing of the past.
Perhaps it could be said that Xu Chaomu changed him.
If a man is willing to change for a woman, it only proves one thing: he loves her deeply.
They entered a dessert shop, and Shen Chi ordered some of Zhou Ran’s favorite treats for her.
The two of them sat by a window, chatting while enjoying the food.
“Are you planning to tell Chaomu about this?” Zhou Ran asked calmly.
“Yes, I’ll tell her in a way she can accept.”
“Women are meticulous and more sensitive, so don’t provoke her,” Zhou Ran said. “All these years, I’ve always been reluctant to disrupt this peace.”
“I feel it won’t turn into the storm you imagine.”
Zhou Ran looked at her son. She knew he could handle everything well.
“Have you ever thought, if Xu Mengxi hadn’t passed away…” Zhou Ran asked.
“That wouldn’t matter much. If she were still alive, I’d just tell her that Bai Xuan already knows the truth—it was his misunderstanding back then,” Shen Chi replied. “Chaomu would be happy, too.”
“You always look on the bright side of things,” Zhou Ran said with a helpless smile.
“Because I’ve dismissed the bad possibilities. Therefore, everything can follow a positive trajectory.”
“My son is always so confident—never changed over the years,” Zhou Ran said, still smiling faintly.
“If you have time, you should share this with Dad, so he won’t continue misunderstanding you,” Shen Chi suggested.
“Hmm, there’s not much to share,” Zhou Ran paused and said. “He actually hasn’t cared about these things for a long time. What he does care about are two matters.”
“Hmm?”
“The first is when you drew a gun on him at the summer resort all those years ago. The second is when you demanded the company’s deed of authorization in front of him and even signed Xu Chaomu’s name on it.”
“He still hasn’t let that go?”
“The old man is stubborn. You know your dad’s temper; he won’t say anything out loud but will always hold a grudge inside.”
“I wouldn’t have done it back then if it hadn’t been absolutely necessary,” Shen Chi said. “As for whose name was on the company’s authorization deed, it doesn’t matter. What’s mine is Chaomu’s.”
“I feel the same, but your dad’s old and stubborn.”
“Another day, I’ll apologize to him.”
“He also did things to wrong you and Chaomu, so don’t blame him. He and I thought alike at the time, thinking Chaomu wasn’t the perfect match for you,” Zhou Ran said with a sigh. “Later, I realized that Chaomu, without fail, will always choose you over herself. But Bai Man… Bai Man always prioritizes herself before anyone else.”
“That’s why I say your son is smart. How could I choose wrong in matters of love?”
Zhou Ran laughed. “Take every chance you get to praise yourself. Why didn’t I see this shameless side of you before?”
“I used to be thin-skinned, but later realized being thin-skinned isn’t a good thing.”
Zhou Ran took a bite of cheesecake. Outside the window, the sun was bright, and the trees were lush.
On the road in front of the corporate building, cars and pedestrians came and went. She looked at the building, at her son, and finally felt a sense of satisfaction she’d never had before.
She had lived a hard life all these years.
But she was glad that in her later years, she could enjoy this familial happiness.
Shen Chi sat with her for a long time. He didn’t eat much dessert—just a little—but sipped his coffee instead.
While they were sitting, Xu Chaomu called him.
“Hubby, are you coming back for lunch today?”
“I am. Are you cooking for me yourself?”
“I was just asking. Who said I was cooking for you? But if you don’t mind my cooking, I can make you one or two dishes.”
“Then forget it. Just remember to have the butler prepare extra. Let’s make it a feast.”
“Are we expecting guests?” Xu Chaomu asked curiously.
“Do we need guests to eat better? If we don’t eat well, how will we have the energy later at night?”
“Keep your voice down! Are you outside right now? I can hear music. If people hear you, they’ll think you are so shameless. Lower your voice, lower your voice!”
“Hmm? What did you say? Add dishes for me? No need for ox penis—it might be too much for you to handle.”
What the hell! Xu Chaomu wanted to throw her phone! This man was doing it on purpose! On purpose! So shameless!
When did she ever mention ox penis? Ugh! Shen Chi was already a beast in bed; how could she dare even think about buying such a thing for him!
Jerk! Even on the phone, he couldn’t help teasing her!
“Shen Chi!”
The wife was mad. Shen Chi ended the call with a chuckle.
But when the wife was mad, the consequences were serious.
Xu Chaomu sat waiting at the dining table full of dishes, angrily blowing off steam.
At lunchtime, Shen Chi came home right on time.
“Whoa, Daddy’s finally home! I’m so hungry. Can we eat now?” Xiaobao was the happiest.
Xu Chaomu gave Shen Chi a sidelong glance. “Why did you even come back? There’s no ox penis today…”
Shen Chi changed his shoes, walked over, and wrapped his arm around her waist. “Didn’t I tell you I don’t need that stuff? Your husband’s stamina is excellent. Don’t believe me? Want to test it out?”
“Stamina, huh?” Xu Chaomu flashed a cunning smile—but said no more.
Shen Chi looked at her suspiciously. What’s this cunning girl up to?
“Let’s eat!” Xu Chaomu placed chopsticks in front of him.
“Mama, what’s ox penis?” Ever-curious Xiaobao immediately asked. After all, it was a word he’d never heard before.
“Uh…” Xu Chaomu was at a loss. This kind of adult topic…
“Shen Yun, what did you learn today?” Shen Chi skillfully changed the subject and asked Xiaobao seriously.
Xiaobao proudly replied, “The teacher taught me the English alphabet.”
“Hmm, do you know all of it?”
“More or less!”
“So smart. Recite it for me,” Shen Chi said.
“A, B, C… C… C… G… H…” Xiaobao stumbled and scratched his head.
“What nonsense are you reciting? Always exaggerating—where did you learn that from?” Shen Chi lightly rapped his hand.
“The teacher said, ‘If a child isn’t taught, it’s the parent’s fault!’ So of course, I learned it all from you, Old Shen,” Xiaobao said with a straight face.
“When did I ever teach you to exaggerate? Acting out and denying responsibility—is that what you’ve turned into? Do you want to stand outside again?”
“No, no, no, it’s Xiaobao’s fault. Old Shen, you’re the best. Old Shen, you’re the most humble. Old Shen, you’re the perfect role model for me,” Xiaobao quickly admitted his mistake.
“Hey! Can we just eat in peace?” Xu Chaomu huffed.
Xiaobao immediately peeled a shrimp and placed it in Xu Chaomu’s bowl. “Mama, don’t you think I’m right?”
Xu Chaomu happily ate the shrimp peeled by her son and nodded. “Of course, my son is absolutely right.”