Chapter 1098: Everyday Conversation

Chapter 1098: Everyday Conversation

Chen Yu let out an exaggerated sigh and said, “So, you see, there was never anything wrong with that plot of land. All those rumors—utter nonsense—completely ruined me. That’s why I ended up transferring the entire project to Su Shen. He’s always been the type who gets things done when others fail. He’s not someone whose mind you can easily guess.”

He leaned in slightly, lowering his voice conspiratorially. “And don’t forget—Su Shen is famously henpecked. The main reason he bought that house was because of his wife’s schooling needs. She wanted a private compound, close to the Imperial Capital University, but also quiet—somewhere serene but convenient. That place was perfect. And yes, it was Su Shen who personally decided to buy it. I just scouted the location for him. Who could possibly make decisions for him, anyway?”

Chen Xi, now better informed, gave a small nod and said wryly, “Well, hearing that, I suppose you still have a sliver of conscience left.”

…

Meanwhile, at the Su family’s new residence, the newly renovated kitchen was finally complete.

Gu Zi stood in the doorway, hands on her hips, looking thoroughly pleased with the results. Su Shen had gone off to pay the workers, so Gu Zi busied herself with the kids, tidying up the new space. The kitchen would soon be fully operational.

Right on cue, Big Yellow ambled into the kitchen. Seeing that his beloved humans were all gathered here, he settled down comfortably, making it clear he had no plans to leave.

Gu Zi, in a particularly good mood, was simmering a rich pork bone soup. She picked out a massive marrow bone and tossed it to Big Yellow, who caught it gleefully and began gnawing with visible joy. Watching him, Gu Zi couldn’t help but smile.

This place had few neighbors and a generous courtyard, which meant Gu Zi didn’t have to tie Big Yellow up every day. Most of the time, the dog could roam freely around the house, and that was a wonderful little luxury for both of them.

Under the blooming crabapple tree in the courtyard, Su Shen had commissioned a full marble table-and-chair set. It was the perfect shaded spot to lounge in during the summer.

Not only that, but he’d even hung a punching bag from one of the thick branches. Whenever he had spare time, Su Shen would sternly supervise the kids’ boxing training right there under the tree.

Su Li, for one, had filed numerous complaints to Gu Zi. “Mom, Dad is so different in front of you. When you’re not around, he’s like a completely different person! He makes me do all sorts of chores. You have to get back at him for me! Next time, you should make him do some chores instead!”

Gu Zi was tickled by her son’s indignation and whispered back with a chuckle, “Alright then, if I get the chance, I’ll definitely ask him to do something for us.”

But the very next day, Su Li’s training regime suddenly escalated in difficulty. Still, he chose to believe it was all part of Dad’s “normal” training plan rather than accept the more painful truth—that his dear mother had betrayed him. Nowadays, his schedule was packed with daily workouts, his appetite was massive, and he was growing taller by the day.

Su Bing, on the other hand, stuck to his regular fitness routine, focusing more of his time on studying and experimenting with culinary creations. He wasn’t worried about his height—thanks to the balanced and healthy meals at home, he was bound to shoot up sooner or later.

…

Su Shen’s work in the capital had only just resumed, and his schedule was already back to early mornings and late nights.

But no matter how late it got, he always came home. And coming home didn’t mean collapsing into bed. More often than not, he would still spend half an hour in his study poring over professional texts.

Gu Zi, seeing how hard he worked, would sometimes rise from bed to make him something sweet.

That evening, she’d made mung bean cakes and sweet potato soup. As she stepped into the study, she noticed Su Shen absorbed in a foreign-language book. Curious, she asked, “Why are you studying a foreign language? I thought you already had a solid foundation?”

Su Shen looked up, adjusted his glasses, and replied, “I do, but it’s mostly for everyday conversation and military jargon. Now that I’m getting involved in imports and exports, I need to master the technical vocabulary as well. Can’t let people take advantage of me because I don’t understand the fine print.”

Gu Zi stared at him in awe. No wonder her husband could do everything.

She picked up a piece of mung bean cake and fed it to him with a laugh. “For a moment there, I thought you were trying to get into university and become my classmate.”

Su Shen, without missing a beat, pulled her onto his lap and closed the book with one hand. After chewing and swallowing elegantly, he asked, “How’s school been lately?”

Gu Zi draped her arms around him and answered, “It’s alright. The coursework isn’t hard, but I’m still getting used to being back in school. Oh, and tomorrow I have a full schedule. I’ll be back late in the afternoon, so you’ll have to find time to pick up the kids. That’s all—now I’m off to bed. Don’t stay up too late reading.”

With that, she pranced off happily. Su Shen let out a quiet chuckle and, resigned to his fate, reopened the book and continued studying.

…

The next morning, after sending the kids off to school, Gu Zi headed to campus and made it just in time for her first class. She was majoring in foreign languages, and so were her roommates.

Every day, when she came back to the dorm for her midday break, the scene was the same—one girl listening to cassette tapes, another reciting vocabulary words. The academic competitiveness was real.

Gu Zi, in contrast, usually tossed her textbooks aside the moment class ended. She had to admit, her attitude was a little too relaxed. So when her roommates asked if she wanted to revise together, she always declined, claiming she preferred to study at home in the evenings. But one thing was non-negotiable—she needed her midday nap.

After the morning sessions, she went out for lunch with Tang Xue and a few others. As they dug into their meal, Tang Xue leaned over and asked, “Gu Zi, there’s a freshman mixer and dance party tonight—are you coming?”

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