Translator: Cold Love

Chapter 32: Life

Next day.

The next morning, Chen Xi went straight to the bank with Nian Nian with the excuse of going out to buy stuff.

Yesterday, before he left, Ning Qiu Tong gave him a card with 100,000¥. That was his reward.

The previous 2 things that he had asked the Ning family for help were considered as favors.

Chen Xi pondered if he will have the chance to return the favor, while the Ning family have confidence in Chen Xi's ability to return the favor.

Hence, both sides silently agreed that curing Ning Zhong Guo was purely just a deal.

Favors could be returned slowly while rewards must be settled right there and then.

Hence, when Chen Xi accepted the bank card, he did not feel that it was inappropriate.

After all, the current him was so poor that 'a few jingles could be heard'.

Initially, he wanted to make another bank card for Aunty Zhang and transfer ¥50,000 into it.

However, the banker regretfully informed Chen Xi, that everyone could only apply for one bank card at each bank.

Hence, he could only take out ¥60,000 in cash; Leaving ¥10,000 for daily expenses and giving the rest to Aunty Zhang.

After reaching home, Aunty Zhang was curious why Chen Xi had not gone to work even when it's past 10am.

Hence, Chen Xi timely responded with his own thoughts.

"Aunty Zhang, I met with an old schoolmate yesterday. When he just started a business, he borrowed ¥100,000 from me and now, he has returned it to me with interest. Here's¥ 50,000, you just take it first…"

Looking at the thick stack of notes in Chen Xi's hand, Aunty Zhang was thoroughly shocked.

She immediately pushed his hand away and anxiously said, "What nonsense are you saying? Why didn't you save it in a bank? Are you trying to boast about your wealth? I don't need this money. Why don't you save it in a bank lest you lose it!"

When drawing out the money, Chen Xi had already guessed Aunty Zhang's reaction. He knew that it was actually not that hard to pa.s.s the money to Aunty Zhang, hence, he earnestly stated out the reasons on why she should accept.

Honestly, this action of pus.h.i.+ng the money back and forth made Chen Xi felt quite awkward, if possible, he would not like to do this.

After all, Aunty Zhang had sacrificed many things for Chen Xi's family all these years.

Now that he wanted to give money to Aunty Zhang, she definitely would not accept.

One side wanted to give while the other side refused to accept, causing quite a commotion.

This lasted for a full ten minutes. No matter what Aunty Zhang said, she was not able to dissuade Chen Xi.

Finally, Aunty Zhang only yielded when the little kiddo ran in and urged grandma to keep the money. Aunty Zhang reluctantly kept the ¥50,000 and sighed, "Okay then. I will keep the ¥50,000 with me. When you need money, just let me know."

"Alright, Aunty Zhang just relax. I still have ¥50,000 here, so please don't worry. Since I'm back, I will naturally support this whole family and give Nian Nian a relatively healthy growing environment."

"That's good, that's good…"

Holding the thick stack of notes, Aunty Zhang felt a bit emotional.

Once Aunty Zhang brought the money back into her room, Chen Xi turned on the TV and accompanied the little kiddo to watch cartoons.

He tilted his head and faced Aunty Zhang's room, "Oh right Aunty Zhang, that job, I have already quit…"

Aunty Zhang went into a panic attack and instantly asked, "What happened? Aren't you doing quite well? I felt that it suited you, why did you quit all of a sudden."

"It's like this…earlier you told me that you were going to take care of your granddaughter after New Year. Hence, I was thinking, since I'm left with ¥50,000, I can start a small business while taking care of the child…"

Chen Xi worriedly glanced at Aunty Zhang and immediate explained, "I'm not chasing you away. It's just that after all these years, you didn't go back because of Nian Nian, I'm sure your family members have some objections…you have sacrificed too much Nian Nian and I. Since I'm already back, I should not owe you any longer and find a way to repay your kindness…"

Aunty Zhang sighed with a heavy heart, "It's true, It's been a long time since I last went home. My granddaughter is almost a year old. My son and his wife have been calling me everyday, urging me to go home…"

"Then you should go back. I will often bring Nian Nian to see you."

After listening to Chen Xi, Aunty Zhang nodded but immediately shook her head after that, "I am just a little worried…"

She looked at Chen Xi and gravely said, "Chen Xi ah, you are not young anymore. As a grown man, you can't be taking care of the kid at home everyday. How will people react if word gets out? This is Ying Ying is also to be blamed. Once you left, five years have pa.s.sed. I bet she will also be gone for five years or so. How can the parents act like this?"

Chen Xi could not help but gave a bitter smile.

Aunty Zhang pondered for a while and continued, "How about this? I will stay for a few more days. In these past few days, you will be doing the groceries, cooking and laundry. Treat it as a on-the-job training, it will also give me a sense of a.s.surance."

"Okay! Be prepared to be amazed by my culinary skills."

…..

Chen Xi was in-charge of lunch. He cooked three side dishes and a tomato egg soup.

To be honest, his dishes were very average. At the very least, it was far from Aunty Zhang's skills.(TN: I guess he can't be bothered about learning cooking in that 500 years)

However, this was the first time the little kiddo had tasted papa's dishes. She carried a small bowl, and while waving a small spoon in one hand, she shouted, "Papa's cooking is so nice!"

While saying that, she repeatedly ate a few spoons of rice mixed with the egg soup. She gave Chen Xi plenty of face.

However, Chen Xi was slightly unhappy about his cooking, it did not reach his expectations.

However, he thought about it in another way, it was still acceptable.

After all, he had not cooked for a few hundred years, he was still not used to it. It was already not bad if he could make the dish not so salty and bland…(TN: I guessed it…)

After lunch, Aunty Zhang happily carried the little kiddo while watching TV programmes and did not keep Chen Xi out of the kitchen like last time.

Chen Xi kept the bowls and utensils into the kitchen and wiped the table with a cloth. Next, he washed the dishes and wiped the kitchen stove.

After tidying up the kitchen, he still had to clean the tables and windows, sweep and mop the floor, wash the little kiddo's dirty clothes. Some of her clothes were stained with too much oil and he could only hand wash it with soap.

After finis.h.i.+ng everything, it was almost 3pm.

Aunty Zhang decided to take a small nap. Thus, under the reluctant complains of the little kiddo, Chen Xi off the TV and recited a poem with her.

What is life?

This is life.

Those singles could just throw the meal box into a trash bag and once the trash bag has filled to the brim, they could just use a little bit of effort to throw it into a communal bin.

They only have to clean their room once every half a month, and change their blankets once every one to three months.

This is also a way of life, but this is not a life a father should have.

The child is not a toy, he can move, run and think.

Does Chen Xi really lacked money?

Even if Aunty Zhang left, how much more could he spend on hiring a nanny.

Money is able to solve a lot of problems, but it can never buy back a genuinely healthy growing environment for a child.

Since Ying Ying was not here, then all he had to do was to take on the responsibilities of both parents.

He would do his best to fulfill his responsibilities, providing a blissful environment for his daughter.

This was also the only request Chen Xi had for himself.

TN: Hi. So…I'm back and alive. Thanks for the concern you guys have shown. I will try to keep a consistent release. Try.