Chapter 78: The Zhou Couple’s Extra Story Part 1

One day, Zhou Xiulin was away on a week-long business trip. On the last evening of his trip, after a farewell dinner, he took the last flight back home. No matter where he was, after the business activities were done, he longed for her and their son, deep in his heart.

The next morning, Jiang Xiao heard some movement in the living room while still half-asleep. However, she had been up late dealing with a scandal involving a certain artist from her company and couldn’t open her eyes due to exhaustion.

Zhou Xiulin gently pushed open the bedroom door and saw a slight lump on the bed. He took off his coat as he walked closer, then sat on the edge of the bed. Her face was mostly buried in the blanket, and he reached up to gently brush her hair. Bending down, he got closer to her neck and spoke in a low, husky voice, “Mrs. Zhou, it’s seven o’clock.”

Jiang Xiao opened her eyes, saying, “You’re back! I’m so tired!” She reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Zhou Xiulin smiled and said, “Get up and have breakfast first, then you can sleep some more.”

“Let me sleep for another half an hour,” Jiang Xiao softly pleaded.

Zhou Xiulin naturally didn’t agree. He kissed her ear and slowly slipped his hand inside her shirt. “Alright, I’ll stay and sleep with you. I’ve been on a plane for hours, and I need to stretch my legs.”

Jiang Xiao realized something was amiss, and she instantly became alert. She pulled his hand away forcefully and reminded him with breathless words, “We’re taking Mu Mu swimming in the afternoon.”

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Zhou Xiulin hugged her waist and said, “See, your son has better psychological quality than you.”

Jiang Xiao thought about Little Bean Sprout and couldn’t help but smile.

In the afternoon, the couple went to the old Zhou’s house to pick up Little Bean Sprout. On Friday evening, Little Bean Sprout’s grandmother took him to a charity event, and he spent the night at his grandparents’ house.

Zhou Xiulin is involved in various charitable activities every year. He told Zhou Simu that there are still many children in the world who can’t eat well and can’t go to school. Zhou Simu said that when he grows up, he wants to help these children together with his dad.

So when Mother Zhou said she wanted to take him to the charity event, he agreed to come.

When they encountered Liang Yue, there was no significant change in Mother Zhou’s expression.

The two exchanged a simple greeting.

Liang Yue crouched down, her gaze level with Little Bean Sprout. “Mumu, do you still remember me?”

Little Bean Sprout, dressed in a little suit, looked handsome and cute. He nodded and said, “Hello, Grandma.”

Liang Yue smiled and reached out to ruffle his hair. “Hello to you too. It’s been so long, and you’ve grown taller.”

“Yes. I have to wear pants one size bigger now. My mom says I’ll grow as tall as my dad.”

Liang Yue squinted her eyes. “I believe you. I saw your English competition, and you did great.”

Zhou Simu smiled and said, “Thank you, Grandma. I’ll keep working hard. I want to grow up to be as amazing as my dad.”

“Why do you want to be like your dad?”

“Because my mom says my dad is the best, and she loves him the most. When I grow up, I want to take care of my mom. Everyone has a mom, but my mom has been without one since she was little. My mom used to be very pitiful¹Ouch!.”

Liang Yue fell silent.

Mother Zhou quickly held Zhou Simu’s hand and said, “Simu, don’t you want some snacks? You can help yourself in front.”

“Okay.” He looked at Liang Yue again. “Goodbye, Grandma.”

Liang Yue gazed deeply at his figure. “They have raised Simu very well.”

Mother Zhou smiled and said, “I didn’t know you were coming today.”

Liang Yue’s eyes glinted. “Don’t worry; I have my ways.”

“That’s good. You also know that Xiao Xiao wants a peaceful life, and Simu, in fact, takes after Xiao Xiao more in terms of temperament. They’re both very kind. We also hope that there won’t be any more messy news in the future.”

Liang Yue’s face turned pale. Over the past two years, she had encountered Zhou Xiulin in many situations, but she had never seen Jiang Xiao again.

Jiang Xiao was adamant about cutting all ties with her.

“Mom, Dad, last night, I saw Aunt Shuyan’s mom. She praised me.”

Jiang Xiao ruffled his hair, her expression calm with a hint of a smile. “But you mustn’t get too proud.”

“But I always feel like Grandma is a bit sad when she sees me.”

“What’s wrong?”

“Every time she sees me, she seems somewhat sad.”

“No, it’s not because Grandma is old. When she sees you, she thinks of her own younger days. It’s not sadness, it’s just nostalgia.”

Little Bean Sprout seemed to understand.

Not all regrets can be made right.

The family of three went to a hotel in the city, away from the urban area, offering picturesque surroundings – an ideal destination for a weekend holiday. They had various sports activities available, but it was relatively less crowded during regular days.

Today, the swimming pool was still empty.

Zhou Xiulin helped Little Bean Sprout change into his swimwear, and they both entered the pool first. With Zhou Xiulin’s guidance, Little Bean Sprout swam gracefully.

Jiang Xiao draped a towel over her shoulders, sitting by the poolside, soaking her feet in the refreshingly cool water, relieving herself from the heat.

Days like this were indeed leisurely.

She squinted her eyes as she watched Zhou Xiulin. He was only wearing swim trunks, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist, showcasing his well-defined figure. His muscles were toned and lean, without any extra fat. It was evident that his regular exercise routine had paid off.

Jiang Xiao then glanced at her own body. Her stomach had become a little plumper than before, and her chest had gone up a cup size.

Today, she had brought a three-piece swimsuit, which included a sarong that was now missing, thanks to Little Bean Sprout’s mischief. Jiang Xiao was somewhat conservative and wouldn’t dare to wear such a revealing swimsuit.

Zhou Xiulin approached her and said, “Want to swim a couple of laps with me?”

Jiang Xiao shook her head, “I can’t keep up with you.”

Zhou Xiulin knew she wasn’t enthusiastic about any form of exercise, which he presumed was a common trait among most girls. Without further ado, he reached out, pulled her into the pool, and casually tossed her towel onto a nearby chair.

Jiang Xiao let out a surprised cry and held onto him tightly, her heart racing.

Zhou Xiulin lifted her by her arms, his face damp from the water, and water droplets trickled down his cheeks. “Scared?” he asked.

Jiang Xiao shook her head frantically, denying her fear.

Zhou Xiulin decided to embrace her, their bodies pressed close together.

With him around, she immediately felt relaxed both physically and mentally. They had initially intended to swim a few laps, but his hold had interrupted their plans. He noticed several small red marks on her chest and gazed at them.

Jiang Xiao gave him a stern look and said, “I’m going to sit by the pool for a while. You go ahead and swim.”

He chuckled and held onto her, refusing to let go. “You’ve gained some weight recently.”

Jiang Xiao pouted in response.

“But I can still lift you up,” he added with a grin.

With that, he slowly lifted her out of the water, and Jiang Xiao’s upper body was above the surface.

“Zhou Xiulin!”

The husband and wife, taking advantage of the privacy of the moment, playfully teased each other.

Little Bean Sprout swam over leisurely and said, “Daddy, I want to lift Mommy high. Oh, Mommy, are you allergic? Your chest is red.”

Jiang Xiao stared at Zhou Xiulin.

Zhou Xiulin shrugged, suppressing a smile. “Daddy will buy some ointment to apply on Mommy later, and it’ll be just fine.”

Little Bean Sprout innocently nodded in agreement.

Zhou Xiulin kissed her cheek and said, “Mrs. Zhou, swim two laps, and if you win, I promise to fulfill one of your requests.” He reached up to ruffle her wet hair, his expression filled with affection.

In the end, Jiang Xiao had won the competition, but she had resorted to a little trick to do so.

Later, she posted a photo on Twitter. It’s been half a month since the last time she updated her microblog.

Zhou Xiu Lin, on the edge of the sparkling water, turned sideways to hold the hand of the little bean sprout, correcting his movements. The little bean sprouts lying there, pouting fat little butt, the red Superman underwear is very eye-catching.

She wrote: “I wish that the years are good, and the time is not old. You and I are together, this life is enough.

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