Chapter 1905: A Harmonious Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Relationship

Wang Yinghao sat on the sofa while Shi Youxuan trimmed her nails, and she asked her daughter-in-law, "Xuanxuan, why is the daughter-in-law you married getting younger and younger?"

"It's only been a few months, and she's already as big as Yueyue."

When Li Xueer first married into the family, she was still like an adult.

But now, she is increasingly like a child.

Shi Youxuan laughed and said, "You have to blame yourself for that; it's all because you and Dad spoil her. I'm just an example—in front of you two, I never grow up..."

"You have a glib tongue. I think Li Xueer is just following your lead; everyone says a daughter-in-law is like her mother-in-law."

Although the mother-in-law chided her, the look she gave her daughter-in-law was full of doting affection.

After decades of getting along, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had long since become inseparable, just like a biological mother and daughter.

Shi Youxuan laughed uncontrollably and teased her mother-in-law: "You can't do that. Why are you becoming less and less humble? You can even praise yourself in such a roundabout way. I'm so excellent, did I learn that from you?"

The mother-in-law laughed too, tapping her on the forehead with her finger: "Who praises themselves for being excellent? And you say I'm not humble—I think you're the one who isn't humble."

Shi Youxuan: "No, no, I don't care, anyway, I am quite excellent."

Wang Yinghao sighed: "After I'm gone, who will you act like a child in front of?"

Shi Youxuan's heart skipped a beat.

Her mother-in-law had been saying things like this a lot lately; it wasn't the first or second time.

"You will live to be a hundred, don't talk nonsense."

"I won't. Everyone's lifespan is different. I'm just earning an extra day for every day I live now. Having a daughter-in-law as good as you, I am content, truly content."

In the room, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law became sad as they chatted.

When Wang Yinghao was confused, she always liked to wander outside, and when she was clear-headed, she always said such disheartening things!

Outside, the two of them were playing happily; Li Xueer had a cloth tied over her eyes, chasing after Yueyue.

Three months ago, when they first started playing, Yueyue could always be caught very easily.

But now it was no longer easy; this girl was too smart, her reactions were too fast, and she wouldn't make the same mistake twice.

Li Xueer had been catching for a long time without success and felt a bit discouraged. She threatened Yueyue: "Yueyue, if I can't catch you again, I'm not playing anymore."

Yueyue protested: "Big Sister-in-law, you're cheating. How can you do that? You can't catch me, so you threaten me."

Li Xueer suddenly turned around sharply, aimed at the sound, and hugged, catching a full embrace.

"Hahaha, I caught you, didn't I?"

She was very happy, pulled the cloth off her eyes, and then was dumbfounded.

The person she was holding wasn't Yueyue, but Zichen.

She hurriedly let go and asked, "Why did you come back at this time?"

Zichen's expression was a bit heavy, and he only replied with two words: "Something came up."

Then he turned and entered the house.

Since the eldest brother was back, hide-and-seek couldn't be played anymore.

Li Xueer walked into the Study carrying a cup of coffee. Zichen was rubbing his temples with both hands and looked very displeased to see her enter: "Why did you come in without knocking?"

"I'm sorry, I forgot."

She stood at the door, not knowing what to do.

Should she go out, or deliver it inside?

Zichen said: "Put the coffee down and leave."

She placed the coffee in front of him, and as she pulled the door open to leave, she gathered her courage, stopped, turned back, and said: "You're unhappy, right? We are husband and wife; you shouldn't hide things from me if you have trouble."

Zichen: "Don't forget, we are only a contract couple. Aside from the title, you have no right to interfere with me."

This sentence was like a basin of cold water poured over her head; she felt cold from her head to her heart.

That's right, she had forgotten!

During the days since she married in, Zichen and his family had been very good to her.

So good that she mistakenly thought they were a real family, the kind that could share joys and sorrows and go through thick and thin together.

Now that she was reminded, she remembered that she and Zichen were just a contract couple, the kind that could only follow rules and not talk about feelings.

"I'm sorry, I will be careful in the future."

She also replied coldly, then closed the door and walked out.

Back in her room, she couldn't stop her tears no matter what.

She told herself not to be sad; Sheng Zichen hadn't done anything wrong. From the very beginning, he had made it very clear, even stating the terms plainly, and it had all been written down clearly.

It was she who couldn't see through it; she couldn't blame anyone!

Heh.

It was just that her heart still hurt, she felt very wronged, wronged to death.

That's right, the contract was real, but her feelings were also real. She truly loved Sheng Zichen. As long as he was a little gentler and kinder to her, even a single smile could make her happy for a whole day.

But he was always hot and cold, making her heart go up and down with him.

She knew there was someone in his heart.

Although that woman was not in their lives, she seemed to be there every moment.

Was his current sorrow also related to that woman?

Yes.

Li Xueer's guess was correct; it was indeed so.

Gu Yuxin was sick with acute appendicitis. Lying alone on an operating table in a foreign country, she suddenly missed Zichen very much.

She had always had a personality where she did what she wanted immediately, so she told him she was going to have surgery and had no one to accompany her.

She usually had many friends, but the situation in the United States was different from that in the country.

Everyone has time to party, to play and have fun together, but if you want to find friends to keep you company in a hospital bed, sorry, everyone is very busy; those who can accept a salary to come and take care of you are already friends who share a bond of loyalty.

Gu Yuxin could certainly afford the salary for a caregiver.

It was just that she still couldn't quite accept this nakedly monetary relationship; if it were normal times, she would be able to see past it, but when a person is ill, their heart is anxious.

So she could only think of Zichen's past kindness, and thus she gave him a call.

Zichen said he would hire a caregiver for her, but she said it wasn't necessary, that she would hire one there herself, and that she was just sighing and asked him not to mind.

Zichen still minded; he locked himself in the Study for half a day, and finally decided to go to the United States.

This trip was planned for half a month, and he had to tell his mother before going abroad.

He didn't tell the truth either, just saying he was going to survey the market there.

Shi Youxuan said, "Perfect, you and Xue'er go together; after you finish the survey, you can go on a honeymoon before coming back."

Sheng Zichen:...

He looked at Li Xueer, and Xue'er immediately shook her head: "Mom, I don't want to go out, I just want to stay at home and keep you company, let him go by himself."

Shi Youxuan disagreed: "No, you have been married for three months, how much time has he spent with you? Every day he is busy, busy; isn't it perfect to take this opportunity to go out and travel?"

"Xue'er is not a child who lacks perception; I think she can completely serve as your assistant. You are both chefs, and she can also help you with ideas..."

Her mother's suggestion was reasonable and fair, the kind that made it impossible to refuse.

He couldn't refuse anymore; if he refused again, it would be seen through.

So Zichen winked at Li Xueer, telling her not to say anything more and to just agree.