Chapter 529 (1/2)

Chapter 529

Although it was meant to be dinner, by the time they finished eating, it was only late afternoon.

Zhang Ye finished up the last of his Erguotou and then put down his chopsticks. He was already full. Seeing Old Wu picking up a napkin to wipe her mouth, Zhang Ye stood up and was about to help her with clearing the table when she stopped him. It was just as before. She still did not let Zhang Ye do the ch.o.r.es. She cleared the chopsticks and bowls in a graceful manner and opened the room's door to place it outside for the waiter to clear it.

”Have some tea.”

”Ai.”

”Be careful, it's hot. Do you want any fruits?”

”…Yes.”

”Apple or orange?”

”Orange.”

”Alright, Big Sis will peel it for you.”

”How about I do it?”

”Don't even try. I'll do it.”

Zhang Ye sat down and did not move. Old Wu had already taken care of him extremely well, particularly knowing how to show her love. In the past, Zhang Ye had always been polite with Old Wu, thinking that he should at least help out a little. But each time he tried, it had always come to nothing. Now, he no longer tried to do so and just enjoyed her care. He couldn't even begin to describe how blessed he felt.

This was the first time he realized and felt that Old Wu being older than him wasn't actually a bad thing at all. Although he wasn't sure how old exactly Wu Zeqing was, and he dared not ask either, but it was definitely in the 30s. He had not bothered to check what her age was, but it was likely at least ten years older than his. In the past, Zhang Ye felt that this gap was a little too large, and in his current relations.h.i.+p with her, this was probably the only thing that wasn't perfect. If he had to pick a problem between them, it would be their age difference. But now, he had slowly come to realize that this was actually an advantage of hers as it was exactly because of her age that she was so good at caring for others. She was gentle, mature, understanding, knew how to cook and did not need Zhang Ye to worry about her. This was great. And she was the ideal, perfect woman in the eyes of many guys. So what if she was older? It's not like she looked old anyway.

After a few moments of quietness.

Zhang Ye was eating the orange while Wu Zeqing was using the computer. She looked like she was sending some emails and settling some work-related activities but was done with it very quickly.

”Old Wu.” Zhang Ye looked over and suggested, ”Do you want to get into the hot tub?”

Wu Zeqing rubbed her shoulder, then smiled and said, ”Yes, I'm aching all over so I will need to soak in the hot tub for a little longer. You didn't bring your swimwear, I bet?”

Zhang Ye nodded. ”Yeah, I didn't bring it.”

”I'll ask if they have any.” She picked up the phone on the study table and made a call to reception. ”h.e.l.lo, do you have any swimwear for sale? … Yes, a male and a female set...the style does not matter...yes? Oh, knocked off already? … Alright then, I understand.”

She put down the phone and said, ”The staff member in charge of the swimwear sales has already knocked off. I guess there's no other way then. Why don't you get into the hot tub first and I'll go after you.”

Zhang Ye quickly said, ”Why don't you go first? I'm in no rush.”

”Aren't you tired after such a long day? Go soak in the hot tub to improve your blood circulation,” she said.

Zhang Ye had wanted to suggest that the two of them go together. It didn't matter even if they were naked inside. Why the need for swimwear? But after thinking about it for a while, he decided not to and said, ”It's alright. I want to watch the news first. Say no more Old Wu, you can go first.” After saying that, he switched on the TV and starting watching the news.

She nodded. ”OK then.”

Zhang Ye said, ”Soak for a while. Don't rush.”

She smiled and pointed to the bedroom. ”The hot spring bathtub is joined to your bedroom. Big Sis will use the room first. I'll call you after I'm done.”

”Sure,” replied Zhang Ye.

Old Wu went inside and closed the door. Then came the sound of water coming out of the faucet. Old Wu was definitely letting out hot water. The public baths might or might not be supplied with water from the hot springs, but these private baths were definitely just using hot tap water. At most, they would supply some sea salt or rose bath milk that they could add themselves. The hot spring was just a concept for these private baths.

Zhang Ye did not have any interest for what was on TV, so he switched it off. His ears perked up trying to listen to the sounds coming from inside the bedroom. Sigh, at first, he was still hoping for a chance to have a dip together with Old Wu, but it looked like that was no longer on the books.

Five minutes pa.s.sed.

Suddenly, a woman's voice called out to him from inside, ”Little Zhang.”

”Ah?” Zhang Ye turned around to face the bedroom door. ”I'm here.”

The voice was not loud since there was a door between them, ”Do Big Sis a favor. My towel dropped onto the floor and got dirtied. Same thing happened to my bathrobe too. Could you help me to check if they have extras outside?”

Zhang Ye answered, ”Sure, I'll look around.”

The woman's voice said, ”Thank you.”

He immediately went to the bathroom to check and got a new set from the shelves before going back out to the front of the bedroom door. He knocked on it and said, ”I've gotten a new set already, how...how do I give it to you?”

The woman's voice said, ”The door's unlocked. You can come in and place them on the bed. Big Sis will take them by herself later.”

”Alright then.” Zhang Ye swallowed his saliva and then pushed open the door. He went into the bedroom. Once he entered, he wildly turning his head to look at the balcony. The hot spring bathtub was very big and Old Wu was inside soaking in the hot water. From Zhang Ye's angle, he could see the back of Old Wu with her hair tied up and pinned into a bun behind her head. Her shoulders could be slightly seen with condensed water beads on it. It was an incredibly moving sight.

He quickly looked away and placed the towel and bathrobe on the bed.