Transmigrated as Cannon Fodder — I Rise to Female Lead Through Hard Work-Chapter 145: Zhou Zeyuan

Maybe because of an unstable mindset, or maybe because her mood had changed, after returning home, Yi Roujing was particularly cooperative with Ding Ancheng. When he fetched water, she washed her face, and when he handed her clothes, she went to take a shower.

Even in matters between husband and wife in bed, she became more proactive. When Ding Ancheng kissed her, she would kiss back, and even took the initiative to kiss his face, his Adam’s apple, burying herself in his chest and nibbling, spurring Ding Ancheng into an unstoppable action, plundering everything without restraint.

Of course, the consequence of this was that Yi Roujing woke up late. When she opened her eyes, it was already ten o’clock, and there was no sign of Ding Ancheng beside her. However, there was a note on the bedside table.

Jing: I got up first to go buy groceries. Wait for me to come back to pick you up, stay home and wait for me.

Just as Yi Roujing finished reading the note, the door to the room opened, and Ding Ancheng walked in with a smile, "You’re awake, how does your body feel?"

Ding Ancheng sat by the bed and pulled Yi Roujing into his arms, blanket and all, gently kissed her lips, hugging and kissing her, deepening the kiss.

"Mmm mmm—" Yi Roujing struggled a bit, and Ding Ancheng let go.

"Have the guests arrived yet? Don’t kiss me anymore, what if people see?" Yi Roujing glared at him, her eyes seductive and charming, making it almost impossible for Ding Ancheng to hold back.

"Don’t provoke me." Ding Ancheng sighed, his forehead pressed against Yi Roujing’s.

Yi Roujing helplessly said, "You go outside and wait for me."

Once she was alone in the room, Yi Roujing looked at herself in the mirror. Although there were many marks on her body, there were none on her neck, a sign of his sensibility.

Yi Roujing chose a long-sleeved floral shirt and matched it with a blue skirt, wearing a pair of white embroidered cloth shoes, her hair braided, looking youthful and charming.

"Brush your teeth and come have breakfast." Ding Ancheng scooped porridge in the kitchen.

"I simmered rib porridge in the clay pot this morning. Have a bowl to fill your stomach a bit, not too much, so you’ll still have room for lunch." Besides the porridge, Ding Ancheng also sliced some pickles, then sat opposite to watch Yi Roujing eat with relish.

"Did Mom leave?" After breakfast, seeing the bicycle in the yard, Yi Roujing asked with concern.

"Yes, so I rode the bicycle back, so my wife doesn’t have to suffer." Ding Ancheng gently hugged Yi Roujing, "You worked hard last night."

It was fine if he didn’t mention it, but once he did, Yi Roujing’s cheeks turned red as blood. She gave Ding Ancheng a white-eyed glance, "Don’t speak recklessly outside."

"Okay." Ding Ancheng took her to Bright Alley.

A green jeep was parked at the alley entrance of Bright Alley. Although it wasn’t blocking the road, the crowd of onlookers almost made it impenetrable.

Four-wheeled cars were still a rarity in the county town; only the county government had official cars, large factories also had official cars, and then there were big transport vans and buses. The jeep parked at Bright Alley looked clearly out of place in Huaixi County, which attracted extra attention.

"Looks like the people have arrived." After Ding Ancheng and Yi Roujing knocked on the door, it opened immediately.

Ding Anmin was all smiles, a hint of relief in his eyes, "Big Brother, Sister-in-law, you’re finally here."

Yi Roujing looked inside and saw someone sitting under the grapevine in the yard, dressed in a military green uniform, with a crew cut. His posture was extremely casual, left ankle crossed over the right leg, left hand supporting on the crossed leg, yawning a bit which contorted his facial features slightly, his eyes looking towards the door with a slight raise of his eyebrows.

"Ancheng, you finally managed to come. I was about to fall asleep waiting." Zhou Zeyuan teased with a full face. When he saw Yi Roujing next to Ding Ancheng, he smiled, "Oh, no wonder, Sister-in-law is so pretty. I understand, I understand."

Yi Roujing shifted her gaze sideways, slightly embarrassed.

"Where is Xu?" Ding Ancheng asked with a warning look.

"No wonder Old Xu said he was afraid to come today, didn’t expect you to call him that." Zhou Zeyuan clicked his tongue.

"Mr. Ding... Teacher Ding." Xu Jinchun emerged from the kitchen, holding an enamel mug. Seeing Ding Ancheng, he said seriously, "You can just call me Old Xu."

Xu Jinchun handed the enamel mug to Zhou Zeyuan, who took a sip, "I heard from Anmin that you’re the one cooking today?" 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Ding Ancheng nodded.

"I’m so curious I skipped breakfast. After all, it might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience." Zhou Zeyuan replied, "By the way, Sister-in-law, I couldn’t attend your wedding, so here’s a belated gift for you, please accept it."

Zhou Zeyuan stood up, placed the enamel mug on the stool he was sitting on, then took a few steps forward and handed Yi Roujing a flat, square wooden box from his pocket.

Yi Roujing glanced at Ding Ancheng, and seeing him nod, she reached out to accept it and smiled in thanks, "Thank you, Mr. Zhou."

"Sister-in-law, you’re too polite. Just call me Mr. Zhou like Ancheng." Zhou Zeyuan said with a smile, his peach blossom eyes glowing with joy, the amusement spilling from his eyes.

"Oh, aren’t you getting a bit of a bargain." Ding Ancheng laughed, he had never called him Mr. Zhou, giving him face.

"Ancheng, I’m a year older than you, I deserve the title of brother." Zhou Zeyuan placed a hand on Ding Ancheng’s shoulder, leaning closer, giving off a languid softness, clearly a big guy about the same height as Ding Ancheng.

"Stand properly." Ding Ancheng took a step to the side, "Jing, this is Zhou Zeyuan."

"Mr. Zhou." Yi Roujing called out.

"Sister-in-law, I finally understand why Ancheng likes you so much." Zhou Zeyuan grinned, as if he had gained some benefit.

Yi Roujing chuckled at his words. Zhou Zeyuan’s personality was just as described in books: carefree and uninhibited around familiar people, yet with a smiling face even for strangers. Of course, this was only on the surface, inside he was cunning and tough.

Nonetheless, Zhou Zeyuan was extremely loyal to true friends and incredibly considerate to a lover. As described in the books, Yi Roujing was particularly fond of the relationship between him and Yuan Xiangyu.

Just...

"By the way, Sister-in-law, you didn’t take the package Xiangyu sent yesterday, don’t forget it today." Ding Anmin whispered to Yi Roujing, "Let big brother entertain them while you come with me to the room to look at the package."

Xia Xingchen was still in the room, grinning at Zhou Zeyuan, speaking freely, and he also knew Gu Shizhao, teasing Xia Xingchen until her face flushed.

Originally, Xia Xingchen had plans to go out with Gu Shizhao today, but when Zhou Zeyuan came, he learned of this and stopped Xia Xingchen from leaving, saying they should wait for Gu Shizhao and drink together inside. Returning to the room was the right choice for Xia Xingchen to avoid it.

Zhou Zeyuan had just teased Yi Roujing, and Ding Anmin worried her sister-in-law might be thin-skinned, so she specifically went to pull her away.

"Xiangyu? Is it Yuan Xiangyu from the Yuan family in Jing City?" Zhou Zeyuan’s eyes lit up when he heard Ding Anmin’s words and immediately asked.

Ding Anmin was startled. How does this guy know everyone?

Yi Roujing looked up, full of surprise, "Mr. Zhou knows Xiangyu?"

"We met on the train back to Jing before." Zhou Zeyuan seemed to recall something, smiling warmly.