Chapter 135: Sailing Together
Chapter 135: Sailing Together
Li Xiuxian returned to the room, and Zhou Chengsen was already lying down. He had drunk some wine with his elder brother and fourth brother, and his face was a bit red.
Li Xiuxian wasn't quite used to staying in the old residence, feeling uncomfortable all over. She pushed him, "Do you think Jiang Xia seems to have changed?"
Zhou Chengsen nodded, "Yes, she has changed, or perhaps this is her true nature. She probably couldn't accept it at first when she thought Alei had deceived her. She must have gone back to her parents' place to clear things up. After all, she comes from a good family, and their upbringing really shows. Alei is lucky."
This time, seeing how well Alei and Jiang Xia got along, and how harmoniously Jiang Xia interacted with his parents, he finally felt at ease.
Back then, Jiang Xia had seemed upset after learning that Alei had given him a job opportunity, even demanding a divorce. He had felt quite guilty about it.
"Yes, they look good together now."
Zhou Chengsen thought about his father mentioning that his fourth brother was planning to build a house, so he said, "I plan to give 500 yuan to Dad for the house."
Li Xiuxian hesitated, a bit reluctant, and said, "What if we give 300? We have many expenses too."
They were both government employees, with stable and respectable jobs, but their salaries weren't very high. Saving up 500 yuan wasn't easy.
"300 is too little. I haven't given them any living expenses since Mom and Dad moved in with Alei. Besides, when we bought the house in the town, Mom and Dad contributed money, most of which Alei sent back. And my job was also arranged by Alei."
"Alright!"
Li Xiuxian was naturally grateful to Zhou Chenglei. He was a genuine and kind person, and without him, they wouldn't have such a good life now.
As for Jiang Xia, regardless of her personality, given the influence of her family, Li Xiuxian had to be on good terms with her. Otherwise, she wouldn't have chosen to stay in the old residence tonight but would have gone to the new house.
Zhou Chengsen's future advancement might depend on Jiang Xia's family.
As for Elder Sister-in-Law Tian Caihua, she truly didn't like her. She was too petty and always tried to assert her position as the elder sister-in-law.
Jiang Xia returned to the room, and Zhou Chenglei was translating.
He worked hard without any other thoughts, just wanting to do more so that Jiang Xia could have an easier time.
Moreover, to buy a house in the city, they needed to earn more money.
Hearing Jiang Xia push the door open, he didn't even look up and said, "The milk is ready to drink."
Jiang Xia walked over, picked up the bowl of milk on the table, and drank it, "Every night a bowl of milk, I weighed myself at the buying station the other day and gained a pound. Now I probably gained two pounds."
Zhou Chenglei turned his head and looked her up and down, "You haven't gained weight, you've just grown."
Jiang Xia saw where his gaze landed, "…."
That night, he kept measuring where she had grown.
He knew best whether she had gained weight.
The weather had been clear since yesterday afternoon, and the sea waves weren't as big. Therefore, at four o'clock the next day, Zhou Chenglei got up to go out to sea.
Jiang Xia also woke up, just about to get up when Zhou Chenglei kissed her, "Today it's Elder Brother's turn to go out to sea, I'll help him. You can sleep a bit longer."
Last night, thinking she didn't have to go out to sea today, he hadn't held back.
"No, let's go together. Don't more fish come after a typhoon?" Jiang Xia rubbed her eyes and insisted on getting up. Zhou Chengxin had helped them out to sea for so many days, so it was only fair to help him back.
Seeing her drowsy look, Zhou Chenglei kissed her again, "Not sleepy? Second Brother is also going out to sea today, you really don't need to go."
"I'm fine, help me find some clothes, I want to go out to sea too."
Seeing her determination, Zhou Chenglei went to find her some clothes.
After changing into their outfits, the married couple left the room together.
After breakfast, the whole family, along with their helper, headed towards the pier. Along the way, they ran into Tea Caihua and Zhou Chengxin.
Tea Caihua saw Jiang Xia and Zhou Chenglei and tensed up for a moment, then smiled and asked, "How did the fourth brother and Xia Xia end up here?"
Zhou Chenglei immediately understood her concern and replied, "We're here to help. Your eldest brother has been helping us for so many days."
Tea Caihua was relieved, knowing that helping out meant they wouldn't have to split the earnings!
Every day, Zhou Chengxin's parents boasted to the villagers about Jiang Xia's good sea luck and her husband-boosting abilities.
Even after going out to sea with them, Zhou Chengxin would praise Jiang Xia.
Today, she wanted to see for herself if Jiang Xia truly had good sea luck.
There were many people on the boat today, so instead of bringing her books to translate, Jiang Xia chose to go fishing.
As soon as Zhou Chengxin heard that Jiang Xia wanted to fish, he stopped steering the boat and asked Zhou Fu, "Dad, will you steer the boat?"
Zhou Fu: "I won't steer it!"
What a joke! With his sons around, was he still going to steer the boat? Today, he wanted to fish with the Prosperity God!
Zhou Chengsen spoke up, "I'll steer the boat then! It's been a while since I last did it, so I don't want to get rusty."
The three men, father and sons, chorused, "Sure!"
Zhou Chengsen: "..."
Why did he feel like he had fallen into a trap?
Zhou Chenglei helped Jiang Xia bait her fishing rod.
Zhou Chengxin and Zhou Fu quickly took positions on either side of Jiang Xia!
Zhou Chenglei: "..."
As Zhou Chenglei handed the fishing rod to Jiang Xia, Zhou Fu said, "Alei, help me bait my hook too."
Zhou Chengxin also chimed in, "And help me bait mine as well."
Zhou Chenglei scowled, "Do it yourselves, I'm busy!"
Zhou Fu: "You're busy? Doing what? You don't even have a fishing rod!"
Zhou Chenglei: "I need to watch Jiang Xia fish. If she hooks a big one, she might not have the strength."
Zhou Chengxin, an avid fisherman: "I'll watch with Dad! You just assist us."
Zhou Chenglei ignored them both and directly lifted Jiang Xia into his arms from behind, carrying her to the other side of the boat.
Jiang Xia: "..."
Zhou Fu: "..."
Zhou Chengxin: "..."
Tea Caihua: "..."
Zhou Chengsen: "..."
Everyone was stunned by Zhou Chenglei's bold move!
Zhou Chengxin reacted swiftly, quickly getting up and moving to take the other spot next to Jiang Xia!
Zhou Fu: "..."
One, two unfilial sons!
Jiang Xia paid no attention to the childish trio and cast her line.
Zhou Chenglei and Jiang Xia held the fishing rod together to prevent his brother from snatching it later.
Zhou Chengxin quickly baited his hook and cast his line as well.
After baiting his hook, Zhou Fu came to stand behind Jiang Xia, "Xia Xia, come and touch my fishing rod!"
Jiang Xia turned and held Zhou Fu's fishing rod for a moment.
Zhou Fu then went to fish next to Zhou Chenglei with a satisfied smile.
That little trickster, did he think that was his only move?
As long as the Prosperity God touched Xia Xia's hand, the big fish would still come!
Hearing this, Zhou Chengxin also said, "Xia Xia, touch my fishing rod too."
Jiang Xia held Zhou Chengxin's fishing rod as well.
Zhou Chengxin: "Hold it longer, don't let go so fast! The longer you hold it, the bigger the fish, right?"
Tea Caihua: "..."
What was this all about?
Did they really believe that Jiang Xia's touch was magical, and by touching their fishing rods, she could help them catch big fish?
Superstition!
At that moment, Jiang Xia felt a bite and smiled, "I've got a bite!"
Tea Caihua looked over, wanting to see what kind of fish she would catch.
(End of Chapter)
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