Accidentally Married to the Big Shot-Chapter 194 - They Eat Barbecue Together

Chapter 194: Chapter 194: They Eat Barbecue Together

Chapter 194 -194: They Eat Barbecue Together

After a while, Su Meixi saw Zhou Yuan’s reply, “I don’t plan on it for the next few days, I’m going to get a prenatal checkup tomorrow.”

Su Meixi quickly said, “Then you should let your brother go with you, he must share the responsibility.”

Zhou Yuan, “I know, Sister Su, you don’t need to worry about me. Are you getting used to living in the Military District?”

Su Meixi, “Yes, I am. The atmosphere here is great, and the weather is nice too. You should come visit when you have time.”

Zhou Yuan, “Can I even enter a place like the Military District compound?”

Su Meixi, “You can come in after registering.”

Zhou Yuan, “Okay, I’ll come visit you all once my belly is more stable.”

…

In Feng City, Zhou Yuan chatted with Su Meixi for a bit and then felt hungry, so she put down her phone and went downstairs to look for something to eat.

It was 9 p.m., and Gu Cheng still hadn’t come back.

When Fatty Aunt, the nanny, saw her coming down, she quickly asked, “Yuanyuan, why aren’t you resting so late?”

Zhou Yuan shook her head, “I’m hungry and want some barbecue.”

“Well… from which place do you want the barbecue? Shall I go buy it for you, or…”

Zhou Yuan said, “I’ll go by myself.”

Her appetite had improved somewhat by now and wasn’t feeling nauseous about everything she ate like before.

However, her cravings had become very strange; she had to eat what she craved immediately or she would lose interest in it an hour later.

To Gu Cheng and Fatty Aunt, this seemed a little spoiled.

Well, spoiled or not.

They had a driver at home, so she asked the driver to just drive around the streets for a bit.

“Madam, are you interested in the barbecue from this place?”

This was a newly popular internet-famous shop, owned by a hot celebrity’s father, and it was very popular with a queue outside.

Zhou Yuan shook her head.

The driver then drove to another place.

This was an old reputable barbecue chain with great popularity; their grilled beef was amazing, and Zhou Yuan used to eat here often before she got married.

She still shook her head.

Her mouth watered for it, but she also felt a bit queasy.

Pregnancy was indeed strange like that.

The driver then started up the Dazhong website and listed the popular barbecue joints nearby, taking Zhou Yuan to each one.

Finally, opposite the entrance of Feng City University, Zhou Yuan was attracted by a barbecue stall there.

The barbecue stall was unpretentious, run by a husband and wife team — the husband doing the grilling and the wife seasoning and packing.

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Zhou Yuan felt an inexplicable envy.

Without a trace of affectionate behavior, yet their presence spoke volumes about ‘mutual support through thick and thin.’

“Stop the car here,” Zhou Yuan instructed the driver.

Right as she got out, she saw two people sitting at the barbecue stall, eating.

They looked out of place — one in a suit, the other in a high-end fashionable dress.

Because they looked so out of place, there was a romantic effect, reminiscent of a Korean drama’s lead couple eating at a street food stall at night.

It was none other than Gu Cheng and Li Zhen.

Gu Cheng became hot after eating for a while, took off his coat to reveal a blue shirt underneath, rolled up his sleeves, and continued eating.

Zhou Yuan watched for a moment and then turned back to the car.

“Madam, why aren’t you eating?” the driver asked.

“I suddenly don’t feel like eating anymore, take me back,” Zhou Yuan said.

The driver could only open the car door for Zhou Yuan, inviting her in.

As the car door closed, Zhou Yuan said, “Let’s go to the first shop.”

The driver felt Zhou Yuan was leading him on a wild goose chase.

…

Back at the barbecue stall.

Li Zhen placed a grilled eggplant on Gu Cheng’s plate, “Try the grilled eggplant, I remember you used to love this garlic grilled eggplant.”

Gu Cheng glanced over and said, “You eat, I have some on my own plate.”

“I have too much, I can’t finish it. I said I’d treat you, so if you don’t eat, it’s like you’re not giving me face.”

“You don’t have to be polite, I just rented a place for you temporarily and found you a job. From now on, you’ll be on your own.”

“I know that.”

Li Zhen ran her fingers through her hair and added, “Back when we were in university, we loved eating barbecue at night. You said the simpler the stall, the better the taste. Indeed, I’ve had a lot of barbecue over the years, but none as delicious as the ones grilled by these husband-and-wife stalls.”

Gu Cheng wiped his mouth with a napkin, “I’m full, you go ahead and eat slowly.”

Li Zhen didn’t know if she was full or deliberately taking her time, she ate very slowly while asking, “You need to rush back to keep your little wife company?”

Gu Cheng nodded, “That’s what I should do.”

“You’re a good husband, it’s just a pity, I made a mistake back then, which led me to miss out on you.”

“Let’s not talk about the past, it’s no use bringing it up.”

Li Zhen smiled at him and said, “But I’m really happy that you’re still willing to help me out this time I’m back in the country.”

After speaking, she took out a tissue from her bag to wipe her mouth then said, “Let’s go.”

They were sitting on very low stools, and as they got up, Li Zhen stumbled a bit.

She instinctively grabbed onto Gu Cheng.

Gu Cheng instinctively steadied her.

The two had a brief moment of physical contact.

Their eyes met, and both of them paused.

They were people who had had a relationship in the past, and faced with a familiar body, some long-lost memories were attacking them.

Gu Cheng was the first to let go and asked, “Are you alright?”

“I’m fine, thank you,” said Li Zhen.

“Get in the car, I’ll drive you back first.” Gu Cheng’s car was parked by the roadside.

Li Zhen opened the passenger door and asked, “May I sit here?”

This seat was usually reserved for one’s wife.

But since she had already opened the door, and if she sat in the back, it would make Gu Cheng seem like a driver.

“Take a seat,” Gu Cheng said.

Li Zhen sat down, smiled at Gu Cheng, and added, “I don’t know if it’s because I haven’t worked in a long time, but I feel very tired these days, just drive, I’ll take a quick nap.”

Gu Cheng nodded.

He knew where she lived because he was the one who had rented it.

It was half an hour’s drive to her place, and she seemed to really fall asleep after getting in the car, leaning her head back on the seat, eyes closed.

She used to fall asleep as soon as she got in the car, and it was surprising that after so many years, her habits hadn’t changed.

Driving the car brought floods of memories.

During that age when emotions were just blossoming, their affection was sweet yet tinged with a bit of tartness; every first time was given to her.

The first flutter of the heart, the first time searching for someone in a crowd, the first time eating barbeque by the side of the road, the first time…

Unfortunately, they couldn’t go back.

When they arrived at her apartment building, Gu Cheng parked the car and glanced at Li Zhen beside him.

Apart from a few faint lines at the corners of her eyes, she seemed unchanged from before.

After a moment of silence, he shook her arm, “Li Zhen, we’re here.”

Li Zhen opened her eyes, looking bewilderedly around, then said, “We got here so quickly, I haven’t had enough sleep yet.”

Gu Cheng said, “Go on up, your daughter might still be waiting for you at home.”

“My daughter…” Mentioning her daughter, Li Zhen gave an awkward smile, “There’s an auntie with her, no need to worry.”

“Still, you should keep an eye on her; an auntie isn’t the same as family.”

“Alright then… I’ll go up.”

Gu Cheng’s car drove away, and Li Zhen remained standing there.

In truth, she hadn’t been asleep.

When they had stopped the car, she knew he was looking at her.

She hoped he would lean over and hug her, but he didn’t.

Sigh, maybe they really couldn’t go back.