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Chapter 108: Pretending
The morning sun shone through the heavy curtains and into the room.
Ying Sisi forced open her eyes. Her head ached, her throat ached, and her body ached.
There was an arm on her waist, heavy as a thousand pounds.
“Wife, are you awake?”
Ying Sisi silently pulled the blanket over her head, recalling last night's absurdity. She was too embarrassed to look up. She mumbled, “Why aren't you getting up yet?”
“I don't want to get up.”
Ying Sisi: “…You should get up. I'm so tired today. I probably won't be able to cook for you. You'll have to cook for me.”
“I don't cook well. I'll buy something for you.”
“That's fine.”
Qin Yanci got up.
Ying Sisi waited for a long time, but she didn't hear the door close. She looked back. The young man was standing there, his upper body exposed. His perfect physique was on full display. Her breath caught in her throat. Her face turned red all the way to her neck. “What are you standing there for?”
“I'm putting on my clothes.”
Ying Sisi: "..." He took them off so fast! He's actually taking his time to put them on.
After Qin Yanci left.
Sisi couldn't fall asleep. She got up, brushed her teeth, washed her face, and went to sit on a chair in the living room, thinking about how to sleep in separate rooms.
After only one night, she was already exhausted, both physically and mentally.
If this continues, I'll be drained sooner or later.
At that moment, there was a knock at the door.
“Sisi, it's me.”
Ying Sisi recognized her mother-in-law's voice. She went to open the door. “Mom, aren't you working today?”
“I'm taking a nap. I bought you some food.” Mother Qin looked at Sisi's face as she spoke. There was fatigue in her eyes, but her complexion was good, rosy and white. “Did you sleep well last night?”
Ying Sisi's face flushed again. “It was okay.” She looked at the food mother Qin had brought. It was all pastries.
Glutinous rice balls, mung bean cakes, and hawthorn cakes.
Are you trying to coax Qin Yanci?
I used to love these things when I was a child, but now they're bland.
It's too late for you to bring these.
Actually, my mother-in-law is pretty good. She's generous, has a good temper, and admits her mistakes.
As long as she doesn't act up and doesn't listen to Lu Yuechun's provocation.
Her relationship with Qin Yanci will get better gradually.
After all, they're mother and son.
No matter how big the misunderstanding and resentment is, it will fade away over time.
“Where's Yanci.” Mother Qin looked around.
Ying Sisi said, “He went out to buy food. Have you eaten?”
Mother Qin was incredulous. “You're not cooking, and you're letting him buy food? Is that how you manage a home?” Is she even a good wife?
Was she just pretending to be virtuous before?
Don't get mad, don't get mad!
If I argue with my daughter-in-law, my son will be upset with me again.
“I'm not feeling well today.” Sisi stammered. “I'll start cooking tomorrow.”
Mother Qin understood. They stayed up too late last night. That won't do.
She was ready to give Sisi a taste of her own medicine.
Qin Yanci pushed the door open and walked in. He was carrying a lunch box. When he saw mother Qin, he didn't greet her. “What are you doing here?”
“I brought you some food. Is this breakfast?”
Ying Sisi was about to take out the pastries and let Qin Yanci have a couple to ease their relationship. Mother Qin added a sentence at the end, which threw her off. She had to stop.
Qin Yanci said nonchalantly. “Hmm.”
“You should eat earlier in the future.” Mother Qin gave him a couple of reminders. “I'm going now. You two young people, have a good life together.”
“I know.” Qin Yanci interrupted.
Mother Qin felt bad again. When she walked out, she looked back three times, hoping that Qin Yanci would look at her.
Qin Yanci lowered his head, thinking about something.
Sisi got up to see her out.
Mother Qin said, “Sisi, don't follow me. It's cold outside. You're wearing clothes that are too thin.” If you get sick, you'll need your husband to take care of you.
Sisi said, “Take care.”
(End of Chapter)
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