[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups":3,"chapter-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-228":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},231253,282,"Chapter 228 - 186: Life Under Lockdown","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-228",228,"\u003Cp>A layer of blurry mist formed on the glass, obscuring the view of the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the windowsill, there were small pots containing several lush plants and delicate flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light inside the room spilled onto the wooden floor and the light yellow walls, creating a particularly warm and pure atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng was sitting by the dining table, eating breakfast and drinking lean meat porridge while surveying the Zhou Family’s living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The TV screen was bright, broadcasting the morning news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also some cute ornaments on the cabinet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging on the wall behind was a family portrait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the photo, the girl sitting on her father’s lap, around eight or nine years old, was particularly eye-catching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With two ponytails, round cheeks, large eyes, her expression was slightly shy but incredibly adorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the childhood photo of Zhou Xiumei, Fang Cheng’s mouth curled into a smile, and his gaze shifted toward the kitchen, where the sound of pots and pans resonated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the frosted glass door, an ever-busy silhouette could be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng then put down his chopsticks and called out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiu Mei, breakfast doesn’t need so much effort, stop busying yourself and come eat together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, it’ll be ready soon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp response was followed by a wave of rich aroma of meat drifting from the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short while, the glass door swung open with a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei carefully carried a thermal pot out of the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then placed the pot on the table, opened the lid, and using delicate fingers, she scooped a bowl of soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After carefully skimming off the foam on the surface, she personally brought it to Fang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the corn goji beef stew I just made. Try it and see if it suits your taste?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smelling the strong scent of meat and looking at the rich ingredients,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng couldn’t help but feel his appetite surge, taking over with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks, I’m so hungry right now, as long as there is meat, I’m satisfied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While talking, he immediately scooped a large piece of tenderly stewed beef into his mouth unabashedly enjoying his meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This beautiful soup must have been simmered for at least 2 hours; the beef was juicy, tender, and flavorful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carrots, corn kernels, and goji berries mixed in the soup offset some of the grease, adding a fresh and sweet taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said to be perfect in color, aroma, and taste, not much inferior to chefs at big restaurants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the man devour the food with great gusto and completely unreserved behavior, Zhou Xiumei’s lips slightly pursed, revealing a genuine smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Cheng, eat slowly, I made a big pot, you can take some home for lunch later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng kept nodding, his mouth never stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His current way of eating was already very restrained and polite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not to frighten the girl, he could even swallow the bowl of meat soup without chewing much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table was full of tantalizing scents, including several other carefully cooked breakfast dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft-boiled eggs, chilled jellyfish stripes, chicken meatballs, potato shred egg roll wrap, and crystal shumai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make this sumptuous breakfast, Zhou Xiumei must have spent a lot of energy and time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was merely squinting her eyes at the moment, looking happily at the man willing to eat her cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, she would pick up a pair of chopsticks to pick some side dishes onto the plate in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Cheng, I remember these were all your favorites when you were a kid, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng swallowed the chewed meat, and smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you still remember that clearly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei pursed her lips smiling, then picked up a shumai with the chopsticks tenderly offering it to his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try this, how is it this time, is it better than before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng initially wanted to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Zhou Xiumei’s big eyes staring intently at him as if twinkling with hope,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he bit into the shumai, chewed slowly, and after a meaningful appreciation said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to officially admit now, your cooking skill indeed surpasses mine by a level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhou Xiumei’s eyes and eyebrows curved into crescent moons, her cheeks appeared like a spring breeze had brushed over them, fair with a hint of rosy glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her demeanour seemed much more cheerful, no longer so melancholic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, the drizzle was misty and damp, inside it also seemed to be filled with a gentle breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two conversed simply, sitting at each end of the dining table, quietly enjoying this ordinary moment’s breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiu Mei, the soup you made really suits my taste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the last bit of soup in the bowl, Fang Cheng couldn’t help but praise again: \"When you have time, we can exchange some cooking skills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it really that tasty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his reaction, Zhou Xiumei immediately stood up joyfully: \"I’ll get you another bowl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was diligently picking up the bowl, ready to ladle the soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the sound of boots stepping on the ground was heard from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Followed by a \"creak\", the wobbly door was pushed open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall middle-aged man dressed in a black trench coat entered, muttering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could this door have broken?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng and Zhou Xiumei turned around to see that Zhou Yongnian had returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei immediately put down her bowl, calling out in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yongnian also looked up at the two, his expression slightly odd:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiu Mei, Ah Cheng, what’s this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We... we...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei opened her mouth, trying to explain something, but she stammered, unsure of what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face was hot and flushed to her ears, resembling a child caught by a parent doing something wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Xiumei’s embarrassed appearance, Fang Cheng afraid of any misunderstandings, quickly took over the conversation:\u003C\u002Fp>",976,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.898Z","2026-06-01T04:29:34.702Z",1,"novelbin.me","38b069b720ec5b09b86ab3b28a6323dea7c2021809f359214307f186f87f5d46","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-229","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-227",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]