Chapter 1008: Alliance of Offense and Defense: A Divine Assist 2

Ji Yingjie: "I've already made such a huge sacrifice, and you're still unwilling? If you're unwilling, then forget it; it's not like I have nothing better to do... Oh right, I won't shortchange you on living expenses, let's say two hundred thousand a month. That's just for the three meals a day and room fees for the two of us, not including expenses for the servants and the child. If you think that's not enough, I'll add more..."

"Enough, enough, that's too much..."

"Fine, then it's settled."

What she said sounded like she was considering things for Gu Zhihao, but in reality, it was Ji Yingjie herself who wanted to go.

She was dying to find someone to argue with.

In the past, Shi Yucheng would stand up to her, and the two of them often bickering was actually quite interesting.

But later, after she became pregnant, Shi Yucheng learned to be "bad" and wouldn't talk back even once. When she protested, he had his own sound justifications: "With your body like this now, how can I go against you? It's bad for the child. I'm your man, I have to be responsible for you."

These words sounded very nice, so she endured it.

But now that the child has already been born, she discovered that the man still humored her in every way. After she protested, the man still had his excuses: "You're currently in your postpartum confinement; you can't get angry. If you get angry and develop a lingering illness, that's a lifelong issue..."

Fine, for the sake of the man having good intentions, she endured it again.

Originally, besides Shi Yucheng, there was also Shi Youxuan who could talk back and bicker with her.

But her niece has been very busy these past few days; she has the elderly above and the young below in her family, and she's been too busy to argue and play with her!

These past few days, she felt so stifled she was about to grow mold, and just at this moment, Gu Zhihao delivered himself to her door. She would definitely not miss an opportunity like this.

Ji Yingjie revealed a motherly smile, trying her best to look kind and amiable: "Don't hesitate anymore. What Yuke dislikes most is an indecisive man. Besides, it's already reached a critical moment; if you hesitate any longer, your wife will be snatched away by someone else..."

"Alright, when will you move?" Gu Zhihao made up his mind.

"You agree?"

"Mm."

She smiled from ear to ear: "We'll move today, but there's one thing you can't let slip. You have to tell Yu Cheng that it was you who invited me back. Of course, I won't say it like that in front of Shi Yuke; I can't put you in a difficult position."

"Alright."

The two of them hit it off immediately.

Shi Yucheng returned from fishing.

His luck was not bad today; he had only been out for an hour and caught over a dozen small crucian carp the size of a palm.

Crucian carp and tofu soup is very nourishing; it's just right for a woman in postpartum confinement.

Although his wife is older and doesn't have breast milk, it's still very good for nourishing her health.

It's a pity he only knows how to make soup. If he handed these small fish over to his son-in-law, he could turn them into several different dishes in no time!

The crispy crucian carp his son-in-law makes is a specialty.

He cleans the lively, jumping fish, brushes them with honey water on both sides, and fries them in a wok until they are date-red. Then, he starts another pot, adds his unique secret seasoning, and after stewing, the fragrance overflows. Even with the range hood on, the scent can drift for hundreds of meters.

He doesn't understand why, with such a good son-in-law, his daughter is so repulsed by him after recovering from her illness?

His second daughter, Shi Youxuan, gave the answer: she says their values don't align.

What are "values"?

What is there to align or not align?

He feels his eldest daughter is just being pretentious; where are there so many perfectly matching values?

The secret to a harmonious marriage is tolerance—you accommodate me, and I tolerate you.

If everything is exactly the same, that's not called being compatible; that's called looking in a mirror.

But he can't get through to his daughter; his eldest daughter is different from before.

She has become reticent and very stubborn.

She doesn't talk back, but of course, she doesn't listen either!

Shi Yucheng was lost in thought when he arrived home. As soon as he entered, he saw his wife standing in the living room, directing the servants to pack things up.

"What are you doing? Moving?" He was just saying it casually, but he didn't expect to guess the truth.

"Hubby is back, you've worked hard. Sit down quickly, I'll help you rub your shoulders..."

"No need."

Shi Yucheng raised his guard; when his wife shows uncalled-for courtesy, it's definitely not for anything good.

"What rotten idea have you come up with again? Let me tell you, I don't agree."

Ji Yingjie said with a very good temper: "Look at you, why don't you ever think of me in a good light? We are husband and wife; we should trust each other..."

She spoke with soft, gentle words.

Shi Yucheng had goosebumps all over; his vigilance grew even stronger: "Just state your purpose, don't beat around the bush. You're being too obvious."

Ji Yingjie rubbed his shoulders twice and then stopped.

It's fine for others to serve her, but for her to serve others—she's not used to it!

Ji Yingjie sat down across from him, and this time she didn't beat around the bush: "Your son-in-law came and invited us to move back to live. If I don't agree, he's going to commit suicide, so I agreed."

Shi Yucheng: "No, I don't agree. What a mess it turned into last time we went back? What are we going back for? We can't go back."

He didn't believe a single word his wife said.

"If we don't go back, are you just going to watch your son-in-law commit suicide and your daughter become a widow?"

"Do you think that if Shi Yuke becomes a widow, she won't have to get a divorce and embarrass you?"

Ji Yingjie was sharp-tongued, and every word struck at the heart.

Shi Yucheng didn't want to argue with her, so he pointed at her nose in anger: "You, just keep on being smug. You're uncomfortable if you don't find some trouble to stir up for a day. Moving back is fine, but you must promise me to get along peacefully with Yuke and not argue."

"Fine, I promise you."

Shi Family.

When Shi Yuke saw Ji Yingjie getting out of the car holding the child, her head started throbbing.

Having Gu Zhihao in the house wasn't enough, and now here comes another living ancestor.

She went downstairs, very displeased: "What is going on with you people?"

Ji Yingjie's smile was kind and amiable, her tone as gentle as water: "Yuke, actually I should have called you in advance to let you know, but your father said there was no need, that one can come back to live in their own home whenever they want."

The way she said this, the tone was very amiable, but it was a reminder to Shi Yuke—you have no right to drive me away, and I don't need your permission to come back.

"Right, Father is right."

Although Shi Yuke's tone was still cold, she didn't argue with her, and after speaking, she turned and went upstairs.

Just leave it at that?

Impossible.

Ji Yingjie would never let any opportunity to provoke go to waste.

"Hey, Yuke, stop for a moment."

"Don't go upstairs empty-handed, help me arrange the servants, where do they all live?"

Shi Yuke turned and came down, saying to the servants standing behind her: "Follow me."

She walked in front, but felt something was wrong behind her; why were there more and more footsteps?

She looked back and was startled.

Suddenly there were over a dozen more servants behind her; where did these people pop out from?

"Are you all people she hired?"

"Yes, Miss, I am the nanny for the children."

"I am also a nanny for the children."

"I am the cook."

"I am the nutritionist."

"I am the one who does the laundry."

"I am responsible for cleaning..."

Everyone spoke at once, and Shi Yuke felt a massive headache coming on.

"Wait a moment, there aren't enough rooms right now, I need to coordinate."

She found Ji Yingjie and discussed it: "You have too many servants, there aren't enough servant quarters in the house, can you have a few less come?"