Chapter 439 - Chapter 439: A Little Bit Cruel (2)
Chapter 439: A Little Bit Cruel (2)
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
When Xie Heng saw that her face was pale, he could not help but begin to worry. He immediately went to get her some food.
After Zhao Chuchu ate a plate of snacks, she managed to dispel her discomfort.
It just happened that it was about time to remove the principal’s needles.
The principal was drenched in a cold sweat from top to bottom.
After all the needles on him were removed, he heaved a long sigh of relief and said, “I almost had to eat my own words for not being able to bear the pain any longer!”
“You will feel much better tomorrow. It will not be as painful as today,” said
Zhao Chuchu.
“That’s good to hear.”
Zhao Chuchu teased, “Principal, you also fear pain, don’t you?” “I did not fear pain before, but now I am terrified of it.”
In truth, he had never experienced such pain in all his life. Fortunately, he managed to power through the pain. “Relax, it won’t be as painful tomorrow.”
“Hmm, I trust you. Chuchu, I will step outside then.”
The principal could not stand himself being drenched in sweat. He felt the urge to change into a set of clean clothes.
“Alright.”
After the principal left, Zhao Chuchu looked toward Zhong Peifeng.
After using her healing power once, Zhong Peifeng’s complexion was visibly rosier than before to the naked eye.
Xie Heng walked up to her side and softly asked, “Chuchu, are you feeling better? Do you need more food?”
“Are the pork knuckles ready yet?” asked Zhao Chuchu. It was the only thing on her mind now. “I also want chicken drumsticks.”
“Just now, Sister Hong was still cooking them. You will still need to wait a bit.
Why don’t I get you something else to eat?”
“No need. Right now, I only wish to eat meat.”
“I will go take a look.”
Xie Heng got up and went outside.
Zhong Peifeng wanted to call him to stay. He felt awkward being alone with Zhao Chuchu in the medicine room.
However, Zhao Chuchu did not speak to him and instead busied herself with the medicinal herbs. This made Zhong Peifeng relax.
Otherwise, he honestly did not know how he would talk with her with him dressed like this.
Soon, a fragrance filled the air.
Xie Heng brought in a big plate of glazed pork knuckles.
The pork knuckles were crispy and fragrant. They were fat but not greasy. They looked appetizing.
Zhao Chuchu immediately placed the medicinal herbs aside and walked over to the table. She exclaimed, “000, my favorite dish is finally done.”
With a squeeze of her chopsticks, the bone and meat separated. Zhao Chuchu eagerly took a bite. She was satisfied.
It was too delicious. She loved Chang Hong’s cooking!
When Xie Heng saw this, he said in a low voice, “Slow down. It is still hot from the wok.”
“I am not afraid of it being too hot,” said Zhao Chuchu as she stuffed herself with mouthful after mouthful of meat non-stop.
Xie Heng separated the pork knuckles that Zhao Chuchu had yet to get to. He allowed them to cool a bit to prevent Zhao Chuchu from burning her tongue from eating too quickly.
This was the first time Zhong Peifeng had seen such a loving couple.
His parents also had a good relationship, but his father would not treat his mother like that.
With Xie Heng’s cool appearance, Zhong Peifeng never imagined that the former would have such a considerate side and that he would treat Zhao Chuchu like this when they were alone together.
He saw that Xie Heng only had eyes for Zhao Chuchu. When Zhao Chuchu was by his side, his eyes seemed to sparkle. This was completely different from when he was in the academy.
They were all in the same room, but the couple had entered their own world that no one else could get in.
After Zhao Chuchu ate two glazed pork knuckles, she recovered most of her energy.
She wiped her mouth clean. Then, she got up and came before Zhong Peifeng, saying, “I will remove the needles now.” “Alright. Sorry to trouble you, Mrs. Xie.”
“How about it? Do you want some pork knuckles?”
Zhong Peifeng honestly answered, “Yes, I would like to try some.”
“Then keep thinking about them. For the time being, you cannot eat fatty foods. Your diet should consist of plain-tasting and bland food. You will also need to avoid many specific types of food.”
Zhong Peifeng was speechless.
“So, focus on recovering. Once you are well, you can eat and drink however you like.”
Zhong Peifeng did not know how to respond.
Zhao Chuchu comforted him, saying, “The greatest pleasure of being alive is eating good food. Mr. Zhong, please bear with it for the time being.”
“Alright, Mrs. Xie,” Zhong Peifeng agreed helplessly.
The smell of glazed pork knuckles kept tempting him.
Before this, he had no appetite for food at all. Just after Zhao Chuchu performed acupuncture on him, he discovered that his appetite had returned.
For Zhao Chuchu to let him look but not eat was a little bit cruel.
Zhong Peifeng had never had pork knuckles before. After all, his family was poor and could not afford such food. All their money had been spent on his studies.
“I will go and see how the principal is doing,” said Zhong Peifeng, finding an excuse to leave in order to not get in Xie Heng and Zhao Chuchu’s way.
“Hmm.”
Zhong Peifeng quickly left.
Zhao Chuchu returned to the table and continued attacking the pork knuckles.
“Sister Hong’s cooking is delicious. I want to have this tomorrow as well, ” muttered Zhao Chuchu. “Da Lang, are you not eating?
“I am not hungry. You can have them all,” replied Xie Heng with a pampering look. “Eat slowly. No one is going to take them from you.. By the way, what happened to you just now?”