EBE Chapter 302 Dating Openly and Honestly
Chapter 302 Dating Openly and Honestly
"Don't listen to his nonsense, let's stop joking like that and eat."
Zhu Jing interrupted the discussion on this topic.
Everyone sat around the spacious and exquisite dining table, their laughter and chatter filling the air, creating an atmosphere so lively it seemed to lift the roof off.
The table was laden with delicious dishes that looked and smelled wonderful, making one's mouth water.
At this moment, Cheng Hui was enjoying his meal with great relish when he mumbled something indistinctly:
"Wang Bin, your cooking skills have improved! It tastes great! Is this your cooking or the handiwork of our beautiful and charming Mu Li? It tastes absolutely amazing!"
Hearing this, Mu Li couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. She responded coquettishly:
"Oh dear, most of these dishes are made by my brother Bin. But there's one dish that Chen Runping specially prepared for Zhao Zhaodi. Can you guess which one it is?"
Before he finished speaking, Cheng Hui pointed without hesitation to a plate of Kung Pao Chicken that looked incredibly appetizing and smelled delicious, and exclaimed:
"Is there even a question? It's definitely this Kung Pao Chicken!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Li's face showed admiration. She smiled and gave Cheng Hui a thumbs-up, praising him:
"Wow, Cheng Hui, you're amazing! You truly are a master; you guessed the correct answer in no time."
Cheng Hui shook his head smugly and continued, beaming with excitement:
"Hehe, we all know each other well! Zhao Zhaodi has always had a special fondness for Kung Pao Chicken. You don't know, do you? Chen Runping specially studied at home with his father, who has superb culinary skills, in order to make this dish to please Zhao Zhaodi. His father's cooking skills are absolutely superb; he's definitely a great family man!"
At this point, Cheng Hui winked mischievously at Chen Runping.
Chen Runping felt a little embarrassed by what was said. He glared at Cheng Hui, feigning anger, and said irritably:
"Hmph, you rascal, even eating can't shut you up. Believe me or not, I'll find a rag and stuff it in your mouth right now!"
As he spoke, he made a move to get up and get a rag.
Seeing this, Cheng Hui quickly waved his hands with a grin and begged for mercy:
"No, no, no, my good brother, I'm scared, okay? I promise I won't say another word. Come on, everyone, let's eat!"
These words drew another burst of laughter from everyone present, and the joyful laughter echoed in the restaurant for a long time.
With a beaming smile, Chen Runping kept placing various delicious dishes into Zhao Zhaodi's bowl, his caring gaze seeming to pour all his love into her.
Zhao Zhaodi lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushed with a faint blush, looking somewhat shy, but her bright eyes sparkled with happiness.
After the meal, everyone enthusiastically suggested playing some fun games to add to the festive atmosphere.
Just then, Chen Runping looked tenderly at Zhao Zhaodi, and then said to everyone:
"You guys play first. I'll take Zhao Zhaodi home. If we get back too late, her parents might scold her."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Cheng Hui, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but tease him:
"Zhao Zhaodi, you're almost graduating from university, why is your father still so strict? Brother Chen Runping, it seems you're not going to have an easy time getting past your future father-in-law!"
Chen Runping rolled his eyes at him and laughed as he scolded:
"You're the one with the most mouth!"
As she spoke, she reached out and gently tapped Cheng Hui's head, saying:
"I'll come back and play with you guys later."
After saying that, he took Zhao Zhaodi's soft little hand without hesitation and slowly walked towards the door.
Their figures receded into the distance, while Wang Bin's loud voice echoed from inside the house:
"Oh, you don't need to come back to keep us company. Just take good care of Zhao Zhaodi. And don't forget to treat us all to a big meal later!"
These words immediately sparked a burst of cheerful laughter, filling the entire room with a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.
"Definitely."
Chen Runping held Zhao Zhaodi's hand as they walked out, talking as they went.
"Come on, I'll take you home on my bicycle. Just leave your bicycle here for now. Anyway, Wang Bin and the others will be treating us again tomorrow."
Chen Runping smiled and said warmly.
However, Zhao Zhaodi shook her head and replied softly, "No need, I can ride my bicycle back by myself."
After saying that, she turned and walked towards her bicycle.
Seeing this, Chen Runping quickly reached out and grabbed Zhao Zhaodi, saying sincerely:
"Zhao Di, I just want to spend more time with you. By the way, will your parents be home tomorrow?"
A hint of anticipation flickered in his eyes.
Zhao Zhaodi lowered her head slightly, pondered for a moment, and then replied:
"My younger sister is taking the college entrance exam soon, so my parents will be staying at home for a while."
Upon hearing this, a resolute glint flashed in Chen Runping's eyes, and he continued:
"That's perfect! I plan to visit your parents tomorrow to express my feelings and tell them that I want to officially pursue you!"
Zhao Zhaodi was somewhat surprised and quickly waved her hand, saying:
"Oh dear, this is too sudden and too fast! I haven't even thought about it yet..."
Chen Runping held Zhao Zhaodi's hand tightly and explained in a solemn tone:
"Your dad is so strict, we have to date openly, so of course we need your parents' approval first!"
Zhao Zhaodi hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded, muttering softly:
"Okay, but it's better to ride my bicycle back. Otherwise, if my dad sees me, he'll keep asking me questions."
Chen Runping replied with a smile:
"Okay, I'll do as you say! Come on, get in the car."
As he spoke, he reached out a hand and gently pulled Zhao Zhaodi over, gesturing for her to wrap her arms around his waist and sit in the back seat of the car.
Then, Chen Runping pushed off the pedal hard, and the bicycle slowly moved forward, heading towards Zhao Zhaodi's house along the road.
It was a summer night, and a gentle breeze caressed their faces, bringing a touch of coolness.
The moonlight, like water, spilled onto the ground, illuminating their figures as they walked further and further away.
The two didn't speak much along the way, but the unspoken understanding and warmth between them filled the air, making this beautiful summer night exceptionally peaceful and touching.
As they got closer to Zhao Zhaodi's house, Chen Runping slowly applied the brakes and brought the bicycle to a steady stop on the side of the road.
He gently stepped off the car seat and walked side by side with Zhao Zhaodi, their pace neither hurried nor slow, as if time had stood still at that moment.
"Zhaodi, what time would be best for me to come see you tomorrow? I'd like to pick a time when your parents are both home."