Chapter 72 I'm holding on

Li Mai: "It's okay, I've already made half of it, it would be a waste to not finish it."

Zhou Songyan held her down: "You teach me, I'll do it."

Zhou Songyan was very assertive and didn't give Li Mai a chance to refuse. He took off her apron and tied it around her body.

The simple checkered apron tied around his neck looked a bit comical.

Chengcheng couldn't help but laugh.

Zhou Songyan casually pulled Li Mai to the kitchen.

"Zhou Songyan, let me do it."

"Who do you look down on? I can run a company well, but can't I even cook a meal?"

Li Mai could only keep quiet.

An hour later, Zhou Songyan finally finished cooking three dishes.

Li Mai originally wanted to make another dish, but after thinking about it, she decided against it.

If we keep doing this, Chengcheng will go hungry.

Chengcheng sat in the restaurant early, smiling as he watched Zhou Songyan bring out the dishes.

Chengcheng glanced at the three dishes and instantly lost his appetite.

Bang bang bang.

Someone knocked on the door.

Chengcheng volunteered to open the door, saw You Huan, and called out, "Godmother."

You Huan carried a bag of braised food into the house.

Seeing Zhou Songyan wearing an apron, he paused for a moment.

"Oh, Mr. Zhou is cooking himself today."

Zhou Songyan knew that this was Li Mai's best friend and senior, named You Huan. She nodded to her and then turned to go to the kitchen to get bowls and chopsticks.

You Huan pulled Li Mai aside and whispered, "What's going on? Are you living together?"

Li Mai: "..."

She took the bag of braised food from You Huan's hand: "No."

"How could he be in your house without him? A dignified young master from Beijing's elite circles washing his hands of cooking and cleaning—people outside would be shocked to find out."

Li Mai: "He only did it because I accidentally cut my hand."

Li Mai opened the braised dishes and placed them on the table.

When Chengcheng saw that there were braised pig ears, which he liked to eat, he felt that he could still have dinner.

You Huan glanced at the three dishes on the table and asked disdainfully, "Are they edible?"

Li Mai: "..."

"It should be edible..."

Zhou Songyan brought over bowls and chopsticks, and also gave You Huan a portion.

You Huan smiled and sat down next to Chengcheng.

As a result, Li Mai could only sit next to Zhou Songyan.

Zhou Songyan was overjoyed and very satisfied with You Huan's self-awareness.

You Huan and Chengcheng ate the braised dishes, but didn't touch the food Zhou Songyan had made.

The quinoa was very cooperative and kept eating.

You Huan glanced at it: "Is it good?"

Li Mai: "It's alright."

You Huan tried a bite.

It's not as scary as it looks; you can eat it.

"Mr. Zhou, you'll be cooking for your wife and kids from now on. Your current cooking skills aren't up to par. You should take a class to learn."

Zhou Songyan was quite good-natured: "I'll sign up for the class later."

Li Mai put some vegetables in Chengcheng's bowl: "Don't just eat meat, eat some vegetables too."

Chengcheng was a little disgusted, but he ate it anyway.

We've eaten.

Li Mai was about to wash the dishes when You Huan stopped her, saying, "You can't touch water with your cut hand."

Li Mai glared at her.

You Huan blinked and gave a mischievous smile.

Zhou Songyan cleared away the dishes and went to the kitchen to wash them.

Having learned from experience, he didn't use as much dish soap this time.

You Huan nudged Li Mai's arm and grinned lewdly: "I have to say, I think this young master is really nice. He's down-to-earth when he's cooking and washing dishes."

“You should know that there aren’t many men willing to wash dishes these days. Zhou Songyan is a prince of the Beijing circle, and he has lived a life of being waited on hand and foot since he was a child. He can cook while wearing an apron and wash the dishes willingly, which is better than most men.”

"Li Mai, why don't you stop worrying about it and just get together with him?"

Li Mai glanced at the tall figure in the kitchen.

It just doesn't look right no matter how you look at it.

People like Zhou Songyan shouldn't be in the kitchen.

It shouldn't be here with her either.

Seeing that Li Mai remained silent, You Huan sighed: "You, you just overthink things. Zhou Songyan wants to get back together with you, so just agree, but this time you have to set conditions."

"We can get back together and get married right away. Even if we divorce later, you'll get some financial compensation, so it won't be a bad deal."

"If the bet is right, the three of you can live happily ever after. Wouldn't that be wonderful? It would also give Chengcheng a complete family."

You Huan made this suggestion because Li Mai's heart is completely devoted to Zhou Songyan, and she hasn't looked at any other men all these years.

Rather than that, it would be better to make up.

"Li Mai, be brave, it's not a big deal."

Li Mai was silent for a moment before saying, "Senior, do you think two people with such a large age gap can be happy together?"

You Huan curled her lips slightly: "How will you know if you don't try? I think Zhou Songyan is alright, he's decisive and responsible, unlike that guy surnamed Sheng, who doesn't even have the courage to admit our relationship."

Looking back, You Huan felt that all her sincerity had been wasted.

"Senior, are you alright?"

You Huan waved her hand: "Don't worry, I can take it or leave it. I've already thrown that guy surnamed Sheng into a garbage dump 100,000 kilometers away."

...

You Huan didn't stay long before leaving.

Zhou Songyan washed the dishes and refused to leave.

He secretly pulled Li Mai aside and whispered in her ear, "Your hand is injured, I'll give you a bath."

Li Mai, her face flushed, pushed him away: "Get lost!"

It's just a small wound, not surgery.

Zhou Songyan just wanted to take advantage of her.

That scoundrel, always thinking about that kind of thing.

Zhou Songyan tried to come closer, but Li Mai pushed her out the door: "Go home, goodbye!"

After saying that, he slammed the door shut.

Zhou Songyan left reluctantly, not forgetting to take the trash with her as she went downstairs.

...

The next day, Zhou Songyan drove back to his old house.

Grandma Zhou sat in the courtyard, sighing.

He walked over and asked, "Grandma, where's Sichun?"

His words made even the servants cleaning the yard laugh.

Young master is really funny, he dares to say anything.

Grandma Zhou glared at him fiercely, snatched the broom from the maid's hand, and chased after Zhou Songyan, hitting him.

"You brat, you've got some nerve! You're so stupid! You're so dim-witted!"

Zhou Songyan didn't dare to run too fast, afraid that the old lady would chase him too hard and make him fall, which resulted in him being hit several times.

"Grandma, please stop hitting me. I was wrong, okay? I won't joke with you anymore."

Grandma Zhou didn't stop, and hit him hard several times.

The servants were dumbfounded.

This grandmother and grandson are so happy.

Grandma Zhou vented her anger, threw down the broom, and gasped for breath.

Zhou Songyan went over and patted her back to help her catch her breath.

"Why are you so angry? It was just a joke! My grandfather has been dead for so many years, he won't blame you if you find a partner."

Zhou Songyan slapped him a few more times.

When are you going to marry my granddaughter-in-law?

Zhou Songyan touched his nose: "Don't worry, I'm trying."

"I am in a hurry!"

She was eager to hold her great-grandson.

Zhou Songyan helped her sit down: "Grandma, there's no use in being anxious. I can't just force her to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau, can I?"

Grandma Zhou: "I don't care, just hurry up and finish."

"Okay, okay, I'll hurry up."