Mr. Bo, Madam Is Pregnant!
Chapter 353: Envy

Chapter 353: Chapter 353: Envy

Zhao Xiaole wasn’t picky; as long as someone played with him, he was content.

So, watching Zhuang Cai Nan take Zhao Xiaole away, Bo Jingshen was somewhat suspicious and whispered to Su Lu, "Does she really know how?"

"Probably better than you do." Su Lu glanced at him sideways, "If I let you do it, we probably wouldn’t have a main dish tonight. Look how professional she is."

Su Lu nodded towards the front, where Zhuang Cai Nan had already picked up the fishing rod and started working with the hook and bait, looking like a seasoned pro.

Bo Jingshen cleared his throat softly and fell silent.

He didn’t mind, though, as he was happy to be here with Su Lu.

Bo Jingshen naturally reached out to take the parasol from her hand, "Is it too hot? Do you want to go to the car?"

Su Lu looked ahead, thought for a moment, then shook her head, "Let’s wait a little longer. If Xiaole catches his first fish, he’ll definitely want me to see it. If I go to the car now, it’ll dampen his spirits."

Hearing this, Bo Jingshen didn’t say anything but watched Su Lu from the corner of his eye, seeing her gaze intently watching her son.

"Su Xiaolu," Bo Jingshen called out to her.

Su Lu didn’t turn her head, but let out an inquiring sound, "Hmm?"

"Let’s make up," Bo Jingshen suddenly said.

Su Lu was taken aback and then turned to look at him, "Why bring this up all of a sudden?"

"It’s not so sudden. After all, I’ve rehearsed it countless times in my head, and I thought, if you’re not exceptionally repulsed by the idea, I plan to say it three to five times a day from now on." The content of Bo Jingshen’s words sounded like a joke, but his expression was dead serious, without a hint of jest.

Su Lu couldn’t help but laugh, "Are you serious?"

"Of course." Bo Jingshen nodded, "Just now, seeing that focused look when you were watching our son, I suddenly felt quite envious."

"What is there to compare between you and him? He’s my son," Su Lu said.

Bo Jingshen shook his head, "That’s not what I mean—it’s that you no longer care about me."

Su Lu remembered Bo Jingshen saying she didn’t care about him, so she wouldn’t be jealous.

So she remained silent.

"I can recognize the look in your eyes when you care wholeheartedly about someone. After all, I lived in such a gaze of yours for a long time," Bo Jingshen continued.

Su Lu blinked gently but said nothing.

"Don’t rush to agree, it’s fine, and it’s alright to refuse, too. I’m going to keep doing this anyway," Bo Jingshen said with a smile, then reached out gently to pull her closer by the shoulders.

Su Lu didn’t pull away.

Seeing Su Lu didn’t struggle, he tightened his hold on her shoulder just a little.

Suddenly, a chorus of cheers erupted, crisp and clear.

"We got one!"

Then they saw Zhuang Cai Nan, head slightly tilted back, hands swiftly turning the reel, and quickly pulling up a big fish.

It was indeed a big fish; the fish from the reservoir were large, and with this one, it seemed tonight’s main dish was secured.

Zhuang Cai Nan removed the fish hook, and Zhao Xiaole insisted on holding the fish himself to show his parents. The fish was several pounds heavy and still thrashing; he held it firmly and ran towards his parents.

He didn’t call for Ah Shen or Su Xiaolu anymore; in a crisp voice, he shouted, "Mommy! Daddy! Big fish! We got a big fish!"

Su Lu clapped her hands while watching him, "Yes, we have a big fish now. Well done."

Far away, Zhao Xiaole had already seen Bo Jingshen holding Su Lu’s shoulder, and after he rushed over to them with the big fish and managed to come to a sudden stop, his eyes shone brightly as he said, "I want a hug too."

Su Lu coughed lightly, then gently moved her shoulders to signal Bao Jing not to hug her anymore.

Bao Jing chuckled, "Okay, let me give you a hug."

Only then did he release Su Lu’s shoulders, bent down to put the fish from Zhao Xiaole’s hand into the water tank, and then picked up the child and directly let him ride on his neck.

"Be careful," Su Lu said softly.

"I know," Bao Jing knew she was talking about the problem with his foot injury.

Zhuang Cainan had already walked over, watching the scene, she smiled.

Su Lu praised her, "It’s still you who are amazing, catching such a big fish."

"In the reservoir, this is considered small. Is it enough? If not, I can catch more?" Zhuang Cainan said.

"It’s enough, it’s enough."

They played by the reservoir for a while longer before heading back to the campsite.

Su Lu cleaned and gutted the fish, marinated it with seasoning, and as the sky gradually darkened, night fell, and many campsites had started fires.

Bao Jing had also started a fire, then he opened the food boxes, which contained food that was already prepared and marinated. He placed them on the fire one by one to grill, and also prepared a small brush for Zhao Xiaole to brush on whatever sauce he liked onto the food. He liked to play and felt that this involvement was important.

The barbecue smelled delicious, and they all ate with satisfaction.

At last, they used a special fish-grilling net to clamp the fish and placed it over the fire to slowly grill, filling the air with the scent of grilled fish.

They sat in front of the tent, and the sky had turned completely black.

Su Lu hadn’t forgotten that the father and son had come out to watch the stars and reminded them, "Aren’t you suppose to be stargazing? Shouldn’t you hurry up and set up the telescope?"

Zhao Xiaole remembered and got excited, "Oh! Stars! Star watching! Telescope! Ah Shen, Ah Shen, hurry! Hurry!"

And so Bao Jing smilingly busied himself, taking out a whole set of astronomical telescopes from the car’s trunk to set up.

Su Lu and Zhuang Cainan sat by the bonfire, tending to the fish.

After this experience, the two of them got more familiar with each other and chatted sporadically.

"What have you been doing these past few years outside Feng City?" Zhuang Cainan asked.

Su Lu thought for a moment, "A bit of small business, all things I like. Running a gallery, painting a bit too."

"Life seems really comfortable."

"What about you?"

"Me?" Zhuang Cainan thought for a moment, laughed at herself cynically, "Same old, just making money."

Su Lu remembered that Zhuang Cainan had always been very capable at her job, an absolute female elite and strong woman. If she wanted to make money, it certainly wouldn’t be hard.

Moreover, her family conditions were good, and she came from a respected background. Even if she wanted to make big money, that wouldn’t be too difficult.

However, if that kind of life was what she aspired for, then that would be fine; if not, if it was only to satisfy the expectations of her elders, then she would inevitably live a very tiring life.

Of course, it wasn’t as comfortable as doing what she liked every day, indulging in her own interests.

"I’m really envious of you," Zhuang Cainan said.

Su Lu was somewhat surprised, because she hadn’t expected that someone as proud as Zhuang Cainan would say something like that.

Su Lu felt that a person like her, even if truly envious, wouldn’t express it out loud due to her own pride.

Yet, Zhuang Cainan just said it outright.