Peach Blossom Divine Medical God
Chapter 577 - 577 575 Heartfelt Words After Drinking

577: Chapter 575: Heartfelt Words After Drinking 577: Chapter 575: Heartfelt Words After Drinking These days, every time it was mealtime, Zhang Xueying had to go to work at the mine, so all the cooking at home was taken care of by Dad Zhang and Mom Zhang.

Having timed it just right, the old couple, who had calculated that Zhang Xueying should be returning by then, were now sitting at the dining table with Xiaoxiao, waiting eagerly.

“Mom and Dad, I’m back, and today we need an extra pair of chopsticks, Brother Chen Yang is here too.” Xueying walked in excitedly with Chen Yang, calling out to the inside of the house as soon as they entered.

On hearing that Chen Yang had come, the old couple was instantly brimming with enthusiasm.

“Yang Zi is here?” Grandpa Zhang was the first to get up and went toward the door to welcome them.

Seeing that Grandpa Zhang had stood up, Grandma Zhang also quickly came to her senses and headed toward the door.

“Yo, Yang Zi, you’re here!

Come in, come in, sit down.” Seeing that Chen Yang had indeed arrived, the old couple was overjoyed and greeted him with great warmth.

Their enthusiasm was as if Chen Yang was a highly esteemed rare guest.

This made Chen Yang feel quite awkward.

“Hehe, Grandpa, you don’t have to be so formal.

I just came back late and stopped by for a simple meal,” said Chen Yang with a smile.

“Hahaha, all right, all right.” Grandpa Zhang felt maybe he had been too enthusiastic and gave a couple of awkward chuckles to ease the embarrassment.

Yet, he still treated Chen Yang with the utmost hospitality, like honoring a distinguished guest.

Chen Yang took his place at the dining table, with Xueying sitting next to him, Xiaoxiao on her lap.

Xiaoxiao naturally felt close to Chen Yang.

Every time she saw him, she playfully demanded a hug.

Chen Yang was quite indulgent of Xiaoxiao and naturally wouldn’t reject such a request.

“Come, let Uncle give you a hug.”

Chen Yang said, smiling and opening his arms wide.

Xiaoxiao immediately wriggled out of Xueying’s embrace and into Chen Yang’s.

“Hee hee.”

Once in Chen Yang’s arms, Xiaoxiao was clearly even happier, her eyes curving into crescent moons as she laughed.

“You never laugh like that when you’re in my arms,” Xueying teased, giving Xiaoxiao a playful glare.

“Hehe, isn’t that great?

It shows the child likes Chen Yang, which is wonderful,” Grandpa Zhang suddenly chimed in from the side, laughing merrily and naturally.

Chen Yang was taken aback when he heard this.

As for Xueying, her cheeks flushed red, and she lowered her head.

Grandpa Zhang’s comment was loaded with implications…

although not very overt.

“Ahem, since I’ve watched Xiaoxiao grow up, it’s only natural she’s familiar with me,” Chen Yang coughed twice, then went along with what Grandpa Zhang had said.

“Haha, yes indeed.” Grandpa Zhang laughed and nodded, then opened the bottle of white liquor he had just taken out, poured a glass for Chen Yang, and asked:

“Yang Zi, would you join me for a few drinks tonight?”

“No problem at all, Grandpa,” Chen Yang readily agreed with a smile.

He had been quite busy recently.

Finally home, a drink and a good night’s sleep would be just right, a nice way to relax.

“Hahaha, great.” Seeing that Chen Yang had agreed, Grandpa Zhang’s mood lifted instantly.

He turned his head to look at Grandma Zhang, “Wifey, go fry a few more dishes, tonight I want to have a proper drink with Yang Zi.”

Grandma Zhang was very enthusiastic about Chen Yang.

Seeing that the two men were about to sit down and drink, she cheerfully nodded and went off to the kitchen.

“Come on, let’s start drinking first and take our time with the food.” Grandpa Zhang raised his glass.

Chen Yang smiled, set down Xiaoxiao, and lifted his own glass.

“Cheers, Grandpa.”

…

That night, Chen Yang and Grandpa Zhang drank quite a bit, from when they arrived until around eleven or twelve at night.

By that time, Grandma Zhang and Xueying had gone back to their rooms, putting Xiaoxiao to bed.

Only Grandpa Zhang and Chen Yang remained in the living room.

After drinking for so long, the two men had consumed quite a lot of liquor—four bottles, to be exact.

Adding the one on the table, that made a full five bottles.

After so many drinks, even with a good tolerance, they were bound to be somewhat befuddled.

“Yang Zi, actually, there’s something…

*hic*…

that’s been on my mind for a long time…

I’ve always wanted to ask you, but never had the chance,” the elder Zhang said, propping his cheeks with both hands, speaking in a dazed manner.

By this time, Chen Yang was also feeling a bit tipsy, his mind barely functioning.

Hearing that the elder had something to say, without thinking much, he asked, “What’s the matter, Elder Zhang?

Just say it if you’ve got something on your mind.”

Elder Zhang squinted at Chen Yang with a sly smile, “I just wanted to ask you, do you like our Xueying?”

Huh?

The very second before, Chen Yang, who had been feeling groggy, sobered up quite a bit upon hearing this question.

What’s going on here?

Why would Elder Zhang suddenly ask such a question?

Chen Yang’s face was filled with astonishment, puzzled as to why Elder Zhang would ask such a question, and at the same time, not knowing how to answer.

While Chen Yang was still in his dazed state, Elder Zhang had already sensed something fishy.

“Haha.”

Elder Zhang suddenly laughed.

“Actually, you don’t need to say anything; I already know.

You and Xueying have feelings for each other, it’s just that everyone is so familiar with each other, and are too embarrassed to speak up,” he said.

“We’ve had quite a bit to drink today, so I’ll just open up my heart and share some personal thoughts.”

Elder Zhang suddenly became serious.

Chen Yang also realized that Elder Zhang must have something important to say, so he nodded his head as well.

“Elder Zhang, go ahead, I’m listening.”

“Hmm,” Elder Zhang nodded, took another sip of his drink, then slowly said, “Actually, I’ve noticed it too—you and Xueying are not just ordinary friends.

Otherwise, you wouldn’t take such good care of our family, right?”

Elder Zhang, having imbibed too much, spoke quite bluntly, directly addressing the relationship between the two.

“Elder Zhang, this…”

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang instinctively wanted to say a few words of explanation, as their relationship was somewhat special and it would not do for it to be misunderstood if word got out.

But before he could start his explanation, Elder Zhang interrupted him.

“However, I think your attitude is normal, and I agree with what you’re doing,” he said.

“Xueying, poor child, she’s had a hard life.

If she could follow you, I would wholeheartedly agree,” Elder Zhang continued.

“What father wouldn’t want his daughter to live a good life?”

Elder Zhang looked at Chen Yang with a complex expression.

“Hmm.”

After a brief silence, Chen Yang nodded without saying more.

He had wanted to explain, but after hearing what Elder Zhang said, all thoughts of explanation vanished.

Because he knew that Elder Zhang would not talk to him about this unless he was aware of the true nature of his relationship with Zhang Xueying.

If these were just unfounded suspicions, how could he speak so openly?

Therefore, Chen Yang abandoned the idea of explaining.

Having understood all this, Chen Yang also had a clearer grasp of the intent behind Elder Zhang’s words to him.

After pondering for a while, he spoke:

“Elder Zhang, rest assured, I will definitely make Xueying happy and ensure that she lives a good life,” he said.

“That includes Xiaoxiao.

I will treat her as my own, be good to her, provide her with the best possible conditions, and help her achieve success,” he added.

After a brief silent moment, Chen Yang spoke earnestly.

After listening, Elder Zhang’s eyes began to well up with light moisture.

He started to speak.

“Xueying has had a tough life, and Xiaoxiao’s life is even tougher—born without a father.

That is what I have always been worried about.

Now, hearing your words, I can finally be at ease,” Elder Zhang conveyed.

“I know your future holds no bounds, that you will have a great future.

While Xueying is quite a looker, no matter what, she’s still a widow with a child, not quite a match for you.

But I don’t have high expectations; I only hope that you can look after the two of them a little, and that would be enough for me,” he said.

After opening up this discussion, Elder Zhang appeared much more relaxed, as if a heavy stone had been lifted from his heart.