Chef Hua
Chapter 524: Episode 282: The First Kick_2

Chapter 524: Episode 282: The First Kick_2

The person in the bedding was sleeping as if very deeply, yet he was not at all peaceful, occasionally having to move, either waving an arm or kicking a leg, and occasionally mumbling a word or two, a sight quite comical to see—so unlike his usual composed self, as if he had taken on a childlike air.

"You really have some nerve, daring to go out for drinks, and getting utterly plastered..." she moved closer, whispered, and poked him in the face. Seeing him wave his hand as if swatting at a mosquito, she quickly dodged to the side, chuckled, then couldn’t help but sigh.

Really... no job is easy, how much resolution must a person who is usually so self-disciplined muster to let himself get into such a state?

She had thought that him managing things at the Lianshun Escort Agency would be a bit easier and safer than traveling outside, but now it seemed not necessarily so. Mingling with people was equally a lethal affair for him!

She sat by his side for a while, rested enough, then pulled over a table and dumped the ingredients she had brought onto it, getting busy.

...

In fact, Meng Yuhuai hadn’t slept for long. Feeling his mouth dry and flustered, half in a haze he thought of looking for water to drink, but suddenly he smelled a strong aroma and immediately woke up.

It took him quite a while to figure out that he was probably not at home. He slightly lifted his head and looked around, only to see a small stove under the window with a small fire, and a red pottery jar sat atop it, bubbling with a fragrance wafting from it.

The room was very quiet, the faint sound of another person’s breathing beside him. He turned his head and saw Hua Xiaomai leaning against a pile of quilts, nodding off.

Meng knew immediately that he had probably caused trouble for his wife today.

There was a dull ache in his head, as if pulled by a thread, causing severe pain with every slight movement. He took a deep breath, the aroma hit his nostrils, and his stomach immediately started grumbling.

Thinking back on it now, the reason he got so drunk today was probably because he hadn’t eaten anything at all, just been filled with alcohol. Now, smelling this aroma made it even more unbearable. Just as he was about to get up, Hua Xiaomai woke up.

"Don’t move, you drunkard!" she glared at him irritably, "What, want some water?"

Knowing she must be somewhat upset, and feeling guilty himself, Meng Yuhuai smiled ingratiatingly, "What did you cook? It smells so good—but it’s too risky for you to cook and doze off at the same time. What if you set the house on fire?"

"You still have the cheek to talk!" Hua Xiaomai glared at him, "I’m dead tired, who would want to sleep on the floor here if not for you? You’re big and tall, can’t lift or move you, other than staying here with you, what other choice do I have?"

She then helped him sit up: "I figured you must have drunk on an empty stomach. Eat something quickly, or else how could you sleep?"

After speaking, she went over to the stove, extinguished the fire, and ladled out a bowl for him.

It was just the fish soup for sobering up, yet she had simmered it to a milky-white color, the broth was rich, the fish had completely fallen apart, and when poured into a bowl, topped with chopped green onions, pepper, and chili powder, with a couple drops of aromatic vinegar added, one sip and the thick soup mixed with flaky fish meat was fragrant, hot, sour, and spicy, reviving the senses.

Meng Yuhuai drank half a bowl and then set it down, took her hand, and murmured, "I’m sorry, I today..."

"You don’t need to apologize to me, I can’t expect you to make this the last time. If it were something you could have avoided, why would you have drunk so much?" Hua Xiaomai shook her head, "Just remember, the next time you’re in this situation, eat something, wouldn’t you feel better?"

Seeing him obediently nodding in agreement, she continued, "Also, there’s a place for you to stay at the Escort Agency, next time you get drunk, just don’t bother staggering back to the village. You’ve already given Li Yingchun and the others enough trouble today, not to mention worrying Mother as well, can you live with that?"

Meng Yuhuai didn’t immediately respond, and after a moment, he said, "... I was afraid of scaring you if I stayed in the city without letting you know beforehand."

"I knew it." Hua Xiaomai frowned at him, then reached out to touch his forehead, "Do you feel unwell anywhere else?"

Before she could finish speaking, he wrapped his arms around her waist, his face against her stomach.

"With my wife here, I feel comfortable everywhere," his voice held a trace of a smile as he whispered.

"Hmm, drunk and still spouting sweet nothings!" Hua Xiaomai couldn’t help but laugh, looking down at him, "I say... all of the Escort Agency’s responsibilities falling on you, if you find it tough, find some people to share the load. You see how I have lots of helpers now at our Daoxiang Garden, right? All men like to drink, next time you have such a gathering, bring a couple of heavy drinkers with you, they can at least block a few toasts for you!"

"It wouldn’t help." Meng Yuhuai said ruefully, "They want to make me drink; bringing more people would be useless, I..."

He suddenly stopped speaking because he felt like his face had just been slapped.

Hua Xiaomai clearly felt it too, and was equally startled, her eyes widening as she looked down at her stomach.

If both felt the same astonishment, then it couldn’t be mistaken—so, the little thing inside her stomach had just moved for the first time?

It was her first pregnancy, how could she know that nocturnal fetal movements were normal? She immediately felt a bit foolish, staring blankly into Meng Yuhuai’s eyes.

"He... kicked me..." Meng stammered, taking a while to spit out those three words, "He actually kicked me?!" (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation ticket and monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)