My gorgeous wife
Chapter 213 - 191: Dragged Out to Eat

Chapter 213: Chapter 191: Dragged Out to Eat

Li Chen was walking down the street when suddenly someone called out to him from behind.

"Li Chen!"

Li Chen turned around, only to see Yang Xin.

Yang Xin had a smiling face at that moment, seemingly in a very good mood upon seeing Li Chen.

"What a coincidence," Li Chen approached with a slight smile.

"What are you doing here?" Yang Xin asked with a slight touch of femininity in her tone.

"Been working for a while, just came out to stretch my legs and get some air," Li Chen shrugged.

Today, Yang Xin was slightly dressed up, her mature aura very suitable for a homely feeling, a face so delicate it was tempting.

"And you?" Li Chen asked.

"I came out with my mom to buy groceries," Yang Xin smiled.

"Wait, your mom is here too?" Li Chen asked, puzzled.

"Yeah," Yang Xin nodded her head, looking slightly puzzled at Li Chen.

"Ah, Xinxin, I still have some things to do, I’ll take my leave first," Li Chen quickly said, knowing he couldn’t withstand Ning Wan’s barrage of questions and enthusiasm.

The last time had been enough, and he definitely did not wish to try it a second time.

"Xinxin, I bought a lot of groceries today. Oh, Li Chen, you’re here too." But it was already too late, Ning Wan’s voice suddenly appeared behind Li Chen.

Li Chen turned around, struggling to smile, "Aunt Ning, I still have some unfinished work, I’ll be leaving now."

"Hey, it’s after hours now, what work could you have." Ning Wan said with a smile, "Just right, you’ve never had a meal with us, how about today at noon? Come back with us and I’ll cook, I promise it’ll be mouth-watering."

"Ah, Aunt Ning, is that really necessary?"

"Silly child, how can it not be necessary?"

As Li Chen looked dumbfounded, Yang Xin was pursing her lips and then touched Li Chen’s arm with her hand.

Feeling Yang Xin’s touch, Li Chen looked up only to see Yang Xin embracing her arms and looking at the scenery elsewhere.

This girl wants me to agree.

Li Chen felt rather gloomy, and at that moment Ning Wan handed the groceries to Yang Xin, and then grabbed Li Chen’s arm.

"Come on, come home with us for dinner."

Then, Li Chen was forcefully dragged along.

Li Chen looked back at Yang Xin, gesticulating with his mouth, but Yang Xin just stood there holding back her laughter, saying nothing.

Li Chen looked disheartened, realizing that he truly couldn’t avoid it this time.

Upon arriving at Ning Wan’s house, she headed to the kitchen with her groceries.

"Xinxin, keep Li Chen company for a while, I’m going to cook."

Watching Ning Wan bustling in the kitchen, Li Chen turned to Yang Xin and couldn’t help but say, "Today, Aunt Ning probably won’t have that many questions, right?"

"That’s hard to say." Yang Xin couldn’t help but curl up the corners of her mouth, looking at Li Chen’s bitter face, which made her want to laugh.

"Then you’ll have to help me later," Li Chen said.

Yang Xin sat down next to Li Chen, putting down her bag.

"I can’t help you with that, you’ll have to manage on your own."

"But you could at least tell me what kind of questions she might ask, right?" Li Chen said with a pained face. After all, since the night Ning Wan caught him kissing Yang Xin, she had definitely been looking at him as a prospective son-in-law.

"Just some regular questions, nothing to worry about." Yang Xin reassured.

Li Chen reached out, taking Yang Xin’s hand in his and sighed lightly, "Then I can only take it as it comes."

"It’s not like we’re going to war, what are you talking about?" Yang Xin gave a slight smile.

At that moment, Ning Wan came out and seeing the sweet interaction between Li Chen and Yang Xin, she was overjoyed.

She was quite pleased with this son-in-law, thinking her daughter had good taste.

"Xinxin, give Cheencheen some fruit," Ning Wan said, then went back to the kitchen.

Cheencheen?

Instantly, Li Chen felt goosebumps all over his body, as if standing in the cold winter air, his whole body involuntarily shivered a few times.

Such a cheesy nickname, not even his grandfathers had called him that.

Watching Li Chen’s reaction, Yang Xin also started to laugh softly, "You already call me Xinxin."

Li Chen looked helpless, "Well, it’s different, isn’t it?"

Could it be the same? Regardless of anything, he and Yang Xin were of the same generation, while Ning Wan was an elder, hence it always felt weird calling him that way.

Time ticked by, and soon Ning Wan called them to eat.

Approaching the dining table, Li Chen saw that the dishes were indeed lavish, with almost ten dishes including steamed fish, spicy diced chicken, stir-fried pork with peppers, hand-torn duck, greens, and rib soup, making one’s mouth water.

"Come, come, come, Xinxin, Cheencheen, take a seat," Ning Wan beckoned, bringing out the bowls and chopsticks.

The crucial moment had arrived.

Li Chen geared himself up, sitting on the chair, with Yang Xin by his side.

The three of them settled down, Li Chen holding the chopsticks in his right hand but not moving to eat first.

"Xinxin, serve some dishes to Cheencheen," Ning Wan said.

Yang Xin obediently did as told, and Li Chen, having no choice, let Yang Xin place the food into his bowl.

"Here, have some more chicken hearts; they are good for your health, nourishing the kidneys," Ning Wan smiled as she placed chicken hearts into Li Chen’s bowl.

Nourishing the kidneys?

Li Chen’s facial muscles involuntarily twitched. Auntie, do you have to be so blunt?

Yang Xin, hearing this, also couldn’t help but almost laugh out loud but quickly suppressed it.

Ning Wan looked at Li Chen with confusion, "Why aren’t you using your chopsticks? Is it because Auntie’s cooking isn’t tasty?"

"No, no, Auntie, it’s very good." Li Chen hurriedly took a bite, but then he noticed Ning Wan smiling sweetly at him, that kind expression making his scalp tingle.

"Uh, Auntie, don’t just watch me eat. You should eat too," Li Chen quickly said.

Ning Wan shook her head, still smiling, "Cheencheen, how are you and Xinxin doing? How far have you guys gone? Have you slept together yet?"

Li Chen was chewing his food when he heard the question and almost spat it out.

"Cough cough." Li Chen choked, and Yang Xin’s face also turned red.

Auntie, do you have to be so blunt? Can’t you be a bit more subtle?

Although Li Chen felt his skin was thick enough to be used for national defense research, it depended on the subject and the situation.

When it came to beautiful women, Li Chen could be as thick-skinned as needed, but facing Ning Wan’s straightforward, direct questions on such sensitive topics, Li Chen was repeatedly forced to retreat, unable to cope.

"Auntie, uh, we haven’t yet," Li Chen said carefully, organizing his words. This is why he didn’t want to come for dinner. The food wasn’t the issue; it was like being subjected to an inquisition.

"You are both so slow. Isn’t it said that young people these days get together right after meeting?" Ning Wan shook her head.

"Mom." Yang Xin couldn’t hold back anymore. What is this, pushing her own daughter forward like that?

"Sorry for being nosy, let’s eat," Ning Wan also realized she might scare Li Chen away, so she decided to let it go slowly.

Li Chen also sighed in relief internally, wondering if he could have continued sitting there if the interrogation went on.

The three began to eat, and Ning Wan was very enthusiastic, always serving dishes to Li Chen, which even Yang Xin hadn’t experienced.

Li Chen could only keep saying, "Thank you," "Auntie, I can do it myself," "Auntie, I’ve had that already," "Auntie, I can’t finish all this."

But, it was no use. Li Chen’s bowl was piled high with food.

Ning Wan said with a smile, "So Cheencheen, when do you plan to marry Xinxin? This week or next week?"

This week? Or next week?

Li Chen’s eyebrows twitched involuntarily. Even if they really were getting married, it wouldn’t be that soon. Others counted in months, but you’re counting in weeks?

Li Chen felt like he couldn’t hold it together anymore. Ning Wan continued, "After you get married, how soon do you plan to have kids?"

Sweat nearly broke out on Li Chen’s forehead, "Auntie, well, Xinxin and I have only just started dating."

"It’s okay. You need to consider and plan these things too. You’re both not young anymore. Maybe Auntie can help you plan?" Ning Wan said.

Seeing Yang Xin who was silent next to him, Li Chen nudged her with his foot. Looking up at Li Chen’s pleading eyes, Yang Xin couldn’t help but smile.

"Mom, let’s eat first, and stop chatting for now. We can talk properly with him after eating," Yang Xin said.

Hearing this, Li Chen almost despaired. After eating, wouldn’t it be even worse? At least now he could somewhat deflect while eating; later it would be utterly awkward.

No way, he had to slip away after the meal.

"Yes, yes, Xinxin is right," Ning Wan said with a slight smile, then told Li Chen, "Let’s eat first, we can talk after the meal."

Soon, the meal was finished.

"You go ahead, I’ll clean up," Ning Wan said, and Li Chen, seeing the timing was right, quickly said, "Auntie, I have to get back to work, so I’ll be going now."

"So soon?" Ning Wan said regretfully, while at this moment Yang Xin also said, "It’s okay, mom, Li Chen will come over again next time."

"Right, right, Auntie, I will come again. It’s just that this time it’s quite urgent," Li Chen added.

"Then I’ll see you out,"

"No need, Auntie, you rest. It’s fine if Xinxin sees me out," Li Chen said.

As he walked downstairs with Yang Xin, Li Chen let out a breath of relief.

"Do you find my mom a bit nagging?" Yang Xin asked.

Li Chen leaned close to Yang Xin’s ear, "Just have a chubby baby boy, and your mom won’t nag anymore."

Yang Xin’s face turned red, "You’re not serious."

"I’m heading out now, you keep Auntie company."

"Mhm," Yang Xin responded.

Li Chen kissed Yang Xin on the lips, and she did not turn away, closing her eyes and then slightly smiling afterward.

After leaving Ning Wan’s house, Li Chen didn’t feel like returning to the company. The research on Z substance was proving to be quite difficult, so he decided to check on Alice’s research progress instead.

Back at the villa, Li Chen entered his room and then opened the chat room.

But after a while, Alice still hadn’t connected the video.

He frowned, wondering why it was taking so long.

At that moment, the video connected, but a faint voice came through, "Long time no see, my master."