Chapter 74

　”Mom, you’re so good to me!”

　　Yao Xin smiled charmingly and hugged her mother’s arm affectionately.

　　With the mother tiger’s protection, the little tigress is smiling especially happily now; judging from their dissatisfied looks, they were clearly disturbed last night.

　　”Mom, come downstairs and have some breakfast!”

　　”Where’s Nannan?!”

　　”She’s still sleeping. It’s rare for her to be resting, so don’t disturb her if she wants to sleep. She worked all day yesterday too.”

　　Upon hearing this, Shen Ruyu blushed slightly, recalling how her daughter had been subjected to over thirty minutes of sexual intercourse the night before, leaving her dizzy and exhausted. It was indeed exhausting for her to have to wake up early to go to work.

　　Yao Xin looked puzzled: “Nan Nan always goes to bed early and gets up early, it’s rare for her to sleep in.”

　　Shen Ruyu was also puzzled, as she hadn’t heard much noise upstairs last night.

　　Xu Bin laughed and said, “Yes, so it’s rare for her to be able to sleep in, so we definitely have to let her get some rest.”

　　Yao Xin joked, “You’re implying something, aren’t you? You’re implying that my mom and I aren’t hardworking, and if Nan Nan doesn’t get up, there’ll be no one to cook at home, right?”

　　”I didn’t mean that, sister, don’t try to pin this on me. I’ll go buy it, okay?”

　　After exchanging a few jokes, they went downstairs. Shen Ruyu gave the phone number of the recycling company in the area and then went to the teahouse, while Xu Bin and Yao Xin took a short walk and contacted the local housekeeping service.

　　”Let’s eat first, then we can just pack some food for her!”

　　Even with the fan blowing in the living room, Yao Xin still felt sweaty, and she looked at Xu Bin, who was busy in the kitchen, with mixed feelings.

　　”I don’t know when she’ll wake up. Anything I buy gets cold and doesn’t taste good; noodles and the like just rot.”

　　Xu Bin took her to the market and bought pork ribs, cilantro (Yao Nan’s favorite), and two incredibly plump abalone.

　　The food vendor helped with the preparation, but it still needed to be washed when we got back. Yao Xin watched from the side and was quite surprised, because in her impression, Xu Bin didn’t seem to be such a considerate person.

　　Seeing Xu Bin humming a little tune and bustling around, it wasn’t an act. Mainly, his mother and sister had both said yesterday that Xu Bin was actually very gentle and considerate, and his sister’s happy expression made Yao Xin a little suspicious.

　　”Big sister, please wait a moment, it will be ready to eat in a bit.”

　　Xu Bin said with a smile, “Let me try my skills. At least I’m not as stingy as Nan Nan when it comes to selling vegetables.”

　　”Haha, you’re right!”

　　”That lazy girl is so lazy. The scrap collector will be here soon. I’ll go wake her up.”

　　”No, sister, let her sleep a little longer.”

　　”Bullshit, don’t spoil her like that.”

　　Yao Xin ran upstairs in one breath, her face clearly contorted with jealousy.

　　Although Xu Bin hadn’t paid attention to it before, his wife would occasionally mention Yao Xin’s situation when they went to bed at night.

　　In short, Yao Xin complained a lot when she went back to her parents’ home. She said that Zhang Xinda, her only son, was a complete playboy who had never experienced hardship or setbacks and was incredibly naive. He was also described as having a somewhat immature and foolish personality and often getting into arguments with her, never giving in to her during a fight.

　　Despite Yao Xin’s glamorous appearance, she has to do all the housework because Zhang Xinda is the type of person who wouldn’t even pick up a fallen soy sauce bottle at home.

　　Yao Xin is actually quite good at cooking, like an older sister or a mother, but she doesn’t like to take care of Zhang Xinda. The couple eats at small restaurants and order takeout every day, and their home is filled with snacks and instant noodles.

　　At first, Yao Xin was reluctant to do housework, but she found that she couldn’t beat Zhang Xinda. The clothes piled up like mountains, and if she didn’t wash them, she wouldn’t. This bastard’s mother bought her a lot of clothes that she could wear.

　　If the house is really dirty, just call a housekeeping service; even if Zhang Xinda has no money, he’ll still do it this way.

　　The fact that Xu Bin was a complete idiot in life and a good-for-nothing completely captivated Yao Xin. In addition, Yao Baichuan, who was a chauvinist, was also someone who didn’t cook. Therefore, she was very fond of Xu Bin’s skillful cooking.

　　Watching her go upstairs, Xu Bin revealed a meaningful smile.

　　That’s the effect I wanted. Even though my sister-in-law’s mission hasn’t started yet, it’s always good to be prepared in advance. I need to find her sore spots to stimulate her.

　　”Honey, good morning! What do you want to eat?”

　　Not long after, Yao Nan, who had finished brushing her teeth and washing her face, came downstairs in her sportswear and hugged Xu Bin from behind, smiling happily.

　　”They eat pig swill and sleep like pigs.”

　　Xu Bin turned around, hugged her, and kissed her. Yao Nan was both shy and happy.

　　Just then, Yao Xin came downstairs and saw this scene. She felt a mix of emotions, and her eyes became a little strange. It was hard to tell what she was thinking.

　　”Big sister, please sit down for a moment, you can eat right away.”

　　”Wow, seafood congee! My husband is so great…”

　　”You naughty husband, I’m guessing this place has braised pork intestines, it’s the one at the very back of the market.”

　　”You talk too much, help me get the bowl.”

　　The most expensive stall is located at the very back of the market. Although its location isn’t great, it’s also the most popular because the food is delicious and you can hardly buy any if you go late.

　　Yao Xin was on the sofa but didn’t know what was on TV. She turned her head and saw Xu Bin and Yao Nan talking intimately, both of them busy and happy.

　　The couple’s preparations, done in perfect harmony, were so intimate that Yao Xin was momentarily dazed.

　　This must be the true meaning of marriage… the most beautiful scene of a man and a woman coming together because of love. Everything is natural and ordinary, yet it looks particularly pleasing to the eye.

　　”Big sister, dinner’s ready!”

　　Besides a pot of seafood congee, there are also braised pork intestines, several kinds of pickled vegetables, and a sliced ​​salted duck egg, which should be enough for a home meal.

　　”It’s delicious! Honey, you’ve worked so hard!”

　　Yao Nan ate with a grin, then recommended, “Big sister, you should try it! Binbin’s porridge is absolutely amazing.”

　　”It tastes good!”

　　Yao Xin’s explanation was simple, but she still ate a lot more than usual. The strangest thing was that her family didn’t actually eat such a lavish meal. Before she got married, Shen Ruyu or she herself never cooked such elaborate meals.

　　Looking up, one could see that the kitchen had a lot of different seasonings, which showed that Xu Bin had been cooking all along, not just on a whim.

　　”They’re here! They’re here!”

　　Just after they finished eating, the people from the recycling station came to the door, and Xu Bin got up first to open the door.

　　”Nannan, you can take them upstairs. I’ll take care of the table.”

　　Xu Bin then said, “Big sister, please supervise the sale of everything, including those air conditioners…”

　　”Including air conditioning??”

　　Yao Nan was a little frightened.

　　”Those old air conditioners are outdated and consume a lot of electricity, so we definitely have to get rid of them. The little money we save won’t even cover the electricity bill.”

　　Xu Bin pointed to the master bedroom and said, “Even Mom’s has been changed.”

　　After thinking for a moment, Yao Xin, unusually proactive, said, “Xu Bin, you and Nan Nan go ahead and do your work. I’ll clear the table and wash the dishes.”

　　Xu Bin stopped her while tidying up the table, and said with a smile, “Big sister, you and Nannan go together. You can throw away that pile of trash yourselves. Just remember one thing: clear out the whole room.”

　　”Long live my husband!”

　　Yao Nan was overjoyed and came up to hug Xu Bin and kiss him.

　　Yao Xin’s eyes were filled with eager joy, which shows how much the three sisters hated those trashy things.

　　Xu Bin continued humming a little tune as he did his chores. The two sisters went upstairs to the recycling center, and Yao Xin couldn’t help but ask, “Nannan, does he do housework at home too?”

　　”Otherwise what?”

　　Yao Nan was taken aback at first, then realized what was going on, and snorted, saying, “I know that my older sister and mother are prejudiced against him.”

　　“Mom hasn’t washed clothes in years. Whether I’m tired or on my period, Binbin does the housework. He also did the cleaning of the hallway when the upstairs was doing a big cleaning last time.”

　　“I didn’t go into the eldest sister’s room or the younger sister’s room because I respect you. Why does the eldest sister think my husband has such a big problem?”

　　Actually, it only happens once or twice a year, but the more Yao Nan thinks about it, the happier she feels. Compared to Xu Bin before, or even to her good-for-nothing brother-in-law, Xu Bin now is definitely a good man.

　　”I…I didn’t mean that!”

　　Yao Xin felt a little embarrassed in front of her for the first time.

　　”You guys clear out those things first, I’ll let my little sister pack her things when she comes back.”

　　Xu Bin left after saying that, and Yao Xin said with a hint of tenderness in her eyes, “He even went to pick up his little sister.”

　　Yao Nan smiled and said with a hint of pride, “Binbin has always been very considerate and knows how to respect people. He said last night that his little sister has grown up and we should respect her privacy.”

　　”I never would have guessed!”

　　Yao Xin was slightly surprised, and as if possessed, she couldn’t help but start comparing her brother-in-law to her own husband.

　　My previous sense of superiority, and all the reasons why I looked down on my brother-in-law, now seem to be nothing more than prejudice and ignorance.