strictlysupreme Chapter 200 I Want to Spend My Life with You
Chapter 200 I Want to Spend My Life with You
After a while, Zhu Ziqing's smile gradually faded, and her brows furrowed slightly.
"Zhengchu, is your body... really okay?" she asked in a low voice, her tone filled with worry.
Tan Zhengchu held her hand and gently squeezed it: "Don't worry, I'll get better."
“But…” Su Yingxue bit her lip, “I don’t want anything to happen to you. I want you to stay with me forever.”
Tan Zhengchu's eyes were resolute, and his voice was low but powerful: "No matter what, I will live on. For you."
Just then, Su Yingxue suddenly wrinkled her nose: "Huh? What's that smell?"
She sat up abruptly and sniffed carefully: "It smells like smoke... from the kitchen!"
Tan Zhengchu was stunned for a moment, then his expression changed: "Oh no, I forgot to turn off the stove!"
He jumped out of bed quickly, grabbed his pants and put them on haphazardly, then rushed to the kitchen shirtless.
Su Yingxue quickly picked up her nightgown and put it on, following behind him.
The fire in the kitchen had been extinguished, but thick black smoke billowed out, making it difficult to open one's eyes.
Tan Zhengchu rushed to the stove, quickly turned on the range hood, and then ran to open the window.
"Cough cough..." Su Yingxue covered her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes.
Tan Zhengchu turned to look at her, his eyes full of heartache: "You should go out first, there's too much smoke in here."
Su Yingxue shook her head and insisted on standing beside him: "I'm fine, be careful."
Tan Zhengchu sighed and reached out to ruffle her hair: "Be good, go outside and wait for me. Dinner will be ready soon."
Su Yingxue nodded, and before leaving the kitchen, she reminded him, "Don't overwork yourself."
Tan Zhengchu smiled and said, "Don't worry, there are only two dishes tonight: stir-fried green peppers with pork and scrambled eggs. It'll be ready quickly."
Su Yingxue's eyes lit up, and she smiled expectantly: "Then I'll wait for you."
Not long after, Tan Zhengchu came out carrying two plates of food.
He placed the dishes on the carpet, then served two bowls of white rice and beckoned to Su Yingxue, "Come, sit here."
Su Yingxue sat down cross-legged, picked up a piece of stir-fried green peppers and pork with her chopsticks, and savored it carefully.
"Mmm!" Her eyes lit up. "Delicious! It tastes a bit like... my mom's cooking."
Tan Zhengchu looked at her, his eyes full of tenderness: "I'm glad you like it."
He paused, then added, "Actually, I went to learn it on purpose. I saw you mention your mother's cooking last time, and I wanted to try it myself."
Su Yingxue was stunned, her eyes slightly reddening: "You...how did you know?"
Tan Zhengchu smiled and said, "You mentioned it when you were talking in your sleep last time."
Su Yingxue lowered her head, but couldn't help but smile: "Thank you, Zhengchu."
She ate with great relish, her face full of satisfaction.
Tan Zhengchu looked at her with eyes full of doting affection.
He also picked up a piece of stir-fried green peppers and pork with his chopsticks, and immediately frowned from the spiciness as soon as he took a bite.
"So spicy..." he muttered to himself, but seeing that Su Yingxue was enjoying her meal, he refrained from saying anything more.
When dinner was over, Su Yingxue patted her stomach contentedly: "I'm so full!"
Tan Zhengchu smiled as he cleared the dishes: "If you like it, I'll make it often in the future."
Su Yingxue nodded, her eyes filled with happiness: "Mmm!"
Although he was sweating profusely from the spiciness, seeing her happy made him feel incredibly satisfied.
The two smiled at each other, and the night air was filled with warmth and sweetness.
After dinner, Su Yingxue stood up and took the initiative to clear the dishes.
"I'll do the dishes today," she said to Tan Zhengchu with a smile, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
Tan Zhengchu raised an eyebrow and put down the red wine in his hand: "Are you sure? Or should I do it?"
Su Yingxue shook her head, her tone firm: "No, you've already worked so hard cooking, so leave the washing dishes to me."
She carried the bowls and plates into the kitchen, while Tan Zhengchu leaned against the door, holding a glass of red wine, gazing at her tenderly.
Su Yingxue turned on the tap, and the water gushed onto the dishes.
She picked up a plate, applied dish soap, and her movements seemed a little clumsy.
"Ouch!" The plate almost slipped from her hands. She quickly grabbed it, her heart pounding faster.
Upon seeing this, Tan Zhengchu couldn't help but chuckle.
"What are you laughing at?" Su Yingxue turned around and glared at him, her cheeks slightly flushed.
"It's nothing, I just think the way you wash the dishes... is adorable." He took a sip of red wine, his eyes full of laughter.
Su Yingxue pouted and continued washing the dishes.
However, her movements were still clumsy, and the oil stains on the plate were not completely washed off.
"Why is this bowl so hard to wash..." she muttered to herself, her brows furrowed tightly.
Tan Zhengchu saw this and felt both amused and a little sorry for her.
He put down his wine glass and walked over to her: "Do you need my help?"
"No need!" Su Yingxue shook her head stubbornly. "I can do it."
Finally, the dishes were washed.
Su Yingxue let out a long sigh, turned to look at Tan Zhengchu, and said with a hint of self-deprecation, "It seems I really am not suited for housework."
Tan Zhengchu reached out and ruffled her hair, his voice gentle: "It's okay, I married a wife, not a housekeeper."
Su Yingxue was taken aback for a moment, then laughed: "If you say that, you'll spoil me."
"Let her be spoiled if she wants," Tan Zhengchu said, looking down at her with eyes full of affection. "I'm willing."
The two smiled at each other, creating a warm and sweet atmosphere.
"Let's go for a walk in the yard," Tan Zhengchu suggested.
"Okay." Su Yingxue nodded and took his arm.
In the courtyard, flowers are in full bloom, and a faint fragrance permeates the air.
As dusk fell, the moon quietly climbed into the sky, casting a soft, silvery glow.
Su Yingxue took a deep breath, feeling exceptionally relaxed.
"Zhengchu, when was this manor built?" she suddenly asked, her eyes filled with curiosity.
Tan Zhengchu was silent for a moment, then answered in a low voice, "Two years ago."
"Two years ago?" Su Yingxue was somewhat surprised. "We weren't together yet back then, were we?"
"Yes." Tan Zhengchu nodded, his gaze deep. "Back then, I thought that I would definitely marry you here in the future."
Su Yingxue was stunned, her eyes slightly reddening.
"You...you had planned this all along?" Her voice was choked with emotion.
Tan Zhengchu gently held her hand: "Yes, from the moment I met you, I knew that you were the one I wanted to spend my life with."
Su Yingxue's tears finally streamed down her face. She hugged Tan Zhengchu tightly and buried her face in his chest.
"Thank you, Zhengchu." Her voice was muffled, but full of emotion.
The courtyard was extremely quiet, with only the sounds of the wind and the waves gently echoing.
The moonlight shone on the two of them, as if draping them in a layer of silver gauze.
Su Yingxue looked up at the moon in the sky and sighed softly, "The moon is so beautiful tonight, it seems to be blessing us."
Tan Zhengchu followed her gaze and smiled, "Yes, even the moon is happy for us."
Su Yingxue leaned on his shoulder, her eyes filled with happiness: "Zhengchu, I feel so happy."
"Me too." Tan Zhengchu lowered his head and kissed her forehead. "As long as you're here, I feel that everything is worthwhile."