As a Magnate, I Started Checking in at a Convenience Store

Chapter 765: Old Master, Listen to Me, Thank You! (2)
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Just as Zhou Chao was resting with his eyes closed, a delicate hand was placed on his head.

Opening his eyes, Zhou Chao found himself looking at his wife, Jiang Li.

Feeling the comfort transmitted through her fingertips, he closed his eyes again.

“What’s wrong? Is something bothering you?” Jiang Li’s soft voice echoed in his ears.

“Nothing serious, just thinking I might have to go out tomorrow for a bit. You can choose to stay home or join Third Aunt in going to the new house to pick up some things we need.”

Although Jiang Li was his close companion, it was still better not to mention such matters, to avoid unnecessary trouble later.

“Oh, right. Third Aunt mentioned earlier that the new house lacks some bowls, plates, and such. Tomorrow, I’ll accompany her to buy these things.”

After viewing the house last time, Third Aunt had already moved in.

Originally, Third Aunt wanted to stay with Zhou Chao, but he persuaded her to move by citing the need to familiarize herself with the environment and neighborly relations.

Turning his head to look at Jiang Li behind him, he patted his thigh, indicating for her to sit on it.

Jiang Li rolled her eyes at Zhou Chao but still walked over and sat directly on his thigh.

Wrapping his arms around her, he caressed her belly with his right hand for a while, occasionally putting his ear on her big belly to listen to the sounds within.

Seeing Zhou Chao’s cautious demeanor, a smile of happiness appeared on Jiang Li’s lips.

“Bzzz…”

The warm moment was always brief. Feeling his peace disturbed, Zhou Chao cast a somewhat unfriendly glance at the phone on the table.

Upon closer inspection, he found it was a call from an old acquaintance.

“Why aren’t you answering the phone?” Jiang Li reached out to take the phone.

“Huh, Li Yao? Why would he call you? Are you two close?”

The circle in Jingdu wasn’t very big, and Jiang Li, as the princess of this circle, was quite familiar with the second generation in the area.

“I’ve had dinner with your brother before, and we’ve bumped into each other a couple of times. I guess this call is probably to invite me to dinner!”

Only then did Zhou Chao remember their previous agreement to have dinner together when he returned to Jingdu. He had forgotten all about it due to recent busyness. If Li Yao hadn’t called, he wouldn’t have remembered at all.

“Oh.” Jiang Li seemed to sense that Zhou Chao was hiding something, but she didn’t press further.

Taking the phone handed over by Jiang Li, he promptly answered the call.

“Hey, Brother Yao, sorry to keep you waiting. Something came up just now!”

“Hahaha, no worries. I’m quite free right now. Wondering if Young Master Zhou has time tonight to have a meal together!”

The hearty laughter of Li Yao came through the phone, seemingly unconcerned.

After a moment’s thought, Zhou Chao didn’t immediately agree but instead asked, “Brother Yao, it won’t be just the two of us tonight, right?”

“Of course not. Besides us two, there’s also Xiao Yang and another friend, also from Jingdu. It’s a good chance to meet each other. Oh, and your eldest uncle Jiang Yu will be back in Jingdu later tonight too!”

Hearing Jiang Yu’s name, Zhou Chao was also taken aback. It had been a while since he had seen his eldest uncle. He remembered the last time they met was during the Chinese New Year.

“Okay, where’s the venue? I’ll be there on time tonight!”

“Changan Club, VIP888!”

After Li Yao gave the address to Zhou Chao, they exchanged a few pleasantries before ending the call.

Ending the call, Zhou Chao looked at Jiang Li with some contemplation and asked, “Ah Li, where has your brother been? Haven’t seen him for a long time.”

“My brother? Dad arranged for him to train under Uncle Xiao Zhong at the military. Seeing my brother idling around all day, Dad decided he needed some toughening up!”

Jiang Li said this with a smile on her face as she looked at Zhou Chao.

Seeing her teasing expression and recalling their earlier conversation, Zhou Chao instantly understood.

“Could it be that my eldest uncle was sent to the military for training because of me?”

If that were the case, Zhou Chao had a premonition that he would be in for a tough time at tonight’s banquet. Being targeted by his eldest uncle wasn’t a good sign!

Jiang Li nodded with a smile, “Don’t worry, my brother won’t retaliate against you. If he dares to touch a hair on your head, I’ll deal with him!”

Seeing Jiang Li speak so fiercely, Zhou Chao couldn’t help but smile.

“Haha, you’re really something, wifey!” Saying that, Zhou Chao buried his face in Jiang Li’s chest and shook it from side to side several times.

Jiang Li’s pretty face instantly turned pink, and she playfully patted Zhou Chao’s head, muttering, “You rascal, you rogue!”

At five o’clock in the afternoon, Zhou Chao set out alone in his car.

When he arrived at Changan Club, it was only six o’clock.

As one of the four major clubs in Jingdu, Changan Club gave Zhou Chao the first impression of elegance, luxury, and grandeur, perfectly matching its name!

Upon entering the club, various rosewood ornaments, screens, and other collectibles caught his eye, as well as the qipao-clad beauties with high slits welcoming guests, their legs exposed almost to the thigh roots.

There was a sense of mystery in the air as he walked, but Zhou Chao only took a brief glance, satisfying his curiosity momentarily.