As a Magnate, I Started Checking in at a Convenience Store

Chapter 602: Hang Out with Me, Nine Meals a Day

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

As they stepped out of the hotel, they saw Lei Mingtang’s big Benz G500 parked right in front of them.

“Brother Chao, Sister-in-law, sorry to keep you waiting,” Lei Mingtang’s head poked out from the car window.

“We just got here. You go ahead and park the car. We’ll find a place nearby to eat later.”

“Sure, Brother Chao, wait for me.” With that, Lei Mingtang revved the engine and drove the car towards the hotel parking lot.

Soon, Lei Mingtang returned, holding Guo Qian’s hand. Seeing her rounded belly, it seemed she was nearing her due date.

“Brother Chao, what would you like to eat? There’s a grilled fish restaurant across the street that’s pretty good. Shall we try it?” Lei Mingtang pointed to a nearby grilled fish restaurant.

Taking a glance, Zhou Chao saw that it was brightly lit. Although it was only dusk, the restaurant was already crowded, indicating it was popular.

“Okay, let’s go there.”

The four of them walked towards the grilled fish restaurant. Jiang Li, who was trailing behind, had already struck up a conversation while holding hands with Zhou Qian. Zhou Chao glanced over and saw them chatting animatedly.

They found a table close to the sidewalk. Lei Mingtang tactfully took on the responsibility of ordering, waving his hand to order three sea bass and some side dishes.

“Lei Zi, do you still plan to stay in Fuzhou, or arc you waiting for me to finish things up before going to Modu?” Zhou Chao asked again, bringing up the old question.

This time, Lei Mingtang didn’t hesitate. “Brother Chao, I want to go to Modu with you. After these developments recently, I realized I’m not cut out for management. I’ll have to rely on you, Brother Chao, in the future. However, Zhou Qian’s due next month, so it might be next year before she can go with you.”

“No problem. We can bring Zhou Qian along when the time comes. She can keep Jiang Li company, so they won’t feel bored. It’s a win-win situation,” Zhou Chao said with a smile.

Jiang Li chimed in, “Exactly. When Zhou Qian and I take care of the children together, we won’t feel lonely. Brother Chao is so busy that we hardly see each other once a month. Having Zhou Qian around will give us someone to talk to.”

Lei Mingtang and Zhou Qian glanced at each other. Lei Mingtang understood that this arrangement was beneficial for them. However, he couldn’t shake off his concerns. Although he said he would rely on Zhou Chao, he was determined to work hard. If Zhou Qian went with Jiang Li, it would seem like they were freeloading a bit.

Zhou Chao seemed to sense Lei Mingtang’s hesitation and joked, “What arc you worried about, bro? Just earn more money for me in the future. You don’t want your child to stay in this small town all his life, right?”

Lei Mingtang seemed swayed by Zhou Chao’s words, but he didn’t know how to respond. Zhou Qian reached out and gently held Lei Mingtang’s hand. “Honey, don’t think too much about it. Just follow Brother Chao’s arrangement.”

Zhou Qian had heard about Zhou Chao inviting Lei Mingtang to go to Modu with him before. At that time, Lei Mingtang declined because the studio was doing well. If he declined again this time, she knew Zhou Chao wouldn’t bring it up again.

With his wife’s support, Lei Mingtang hesitated no more. He solemnly said, “Brother Chao, I’ll go along with your plan.”

Zhou Chao felt relieved and patted Lei Mingtang’s shoulder. If it were someone else who knew Zhou Chao was wealthy, they might have tried to climb up the social ladder. It was precisely because of Lei Mingtang’s honest and straightforward nature that Zhou Chao felt comfortable opening up to him again.

The owner of the grilled fish restaurant was quick, and soon three grilled sea bass were brought to the table. As the aroma of the grilled fish wafted over, the four of them felt their taste buds come alive.

“Let’s eat!” Zhou Chao’s voice had just fallen when three pairs of chopsticks appeared in front of him simultaneously, leaving him amazed at their speed.

Shaking his head with a smile, Zhou Chao also picked up his chopsticks and joined in the feast.

In about twenty minutes, the three sea bass were devoured clean, with only a few side dishes left.

Especially surprising was the eating capacity of Jiang Li and Zhou Qian, which exceeded Zhou Chao’s expectations. The two of them managed to finish two sea bass entirely. Lei Mingtang was the most unfortunate, as most of the remaining fish ended up in Zhou Chao’s stomach. He only ate a small portion of the fish and most of the side dishes.

When it came time to pay, Lei Mingtang looked uncomfortable. Although the amount wasn’t much, it wasn’t pleasant to leave the table still hungry. However, with the other three satiated, he felt awkward to order another dish just for himself. He could only endure it for now and figure out how to grab a snack later when they returned home.

After leaving the grilled fish restaurant, Zhou Chao suggested taking a stroll to aid digestion. As the saying goes, “A walk after a meal is better than medicine,” and conveniently, there was a riverside promenade next to the restaurant.

Despite being autumn in Fog City, the heat of summer still lingered, albeit slightly subdued. The evening breeze brought a sense of coolness.

After walking for about half an hour, at the gentle insistence of the two pregnant women, they finally headed back home.

Upon returning to the hotel, Jiang Li flopped onto the bed. “Oh, I’m so tired!”

“Jiang Li, do you want to take a bath? I’ll go fill the tub for you,” Zhou Chao called out from the bathroom.

Jiang Li replied toward the direction of the bathroom, “No need, Brother Chao. I’ll just wash up later..”