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Qi Rong expressed, "My elder brother is quite dull. My mother says my father was the same, but once he had my mother, everything changed. I believe my brother will be better once he has a sister-in-law too."
Chen Ruolan playfully tapped her son on the head and scolded him, "Stop babbling nonsense!" The gesture seemed exaggerated, but her touch was gentle, and a smile lingered on her face.
Seeing Qi Hu Lie Lie Rang looking so pitiful, Yu Chunmiao couldn't help but laugh. This family was so wonderful; they provided the love and affection that both she and Qi Hu Lie Lie Rang had been missing. Warmth filled her heart as she couldn't resist nuzzling into Chen Ruolan's neck.
Looking at his smiling sister-in-law, Qi Hu Lie Lie Rang no longer felt aggrieved. After all, his sister-in-law looked truly beautiful when she smiled, and he found himself smiling back.
Thinking about Qi Menhu hiding away in the house and refusing to see her, Yu Chunmiao resolved to show him what she could do; after all, one should never bite the hand that feeds them. If she could conquer this ice mountain, it would be a significant victory.
In the kitchen, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were busy preparing food while in the backyard, Qi Chong and his younger brother were taking a cool bath. The two brothers were completely naked; Qi Chong sat on a bamboo chair with his injured leg propped up on a stool.
They weren’t worried about being seen since they had securely locked both gates leading to the backyard. The wall of the backyard was a steep stone cliff, towering as high as a floor, so they felt safe from prying eyes.
Qi Rong acted like a devoted servant, scooping water with one hand to pour over his brother while using the other to wipe his back with a cloth. "Big brother, is that enough?"
Qi Chong kept his eyes closed, enjoying the moment. He nodded in response, indicating it was fine. After washing everywhere except for his wound, Qi Chong took the scoop and cloth from Qi Rong and said, "Xiao Xiao Chong, I can wash myself."
Qi Rong paused for two seconds before replying, "I didn't mean to help you wash." He believed it was better for his brother to wash himself; when they were younger, Qi Chong would tease him during bath time, leaving him with some lingering trauma.
A gust of wind blew by, causing Qi Rong to shiver. "Hurry up! I need that scoop; it’s getting cold."
In the mountains, even in summer, it turned chilly once the sun set. Coupled with their use of well water, Qi Rong found it hard to bear.
After finishing his wash, Qi Chong wrung out the cloth. Observing this, Qi Rong promptly brought over his crutch. With it for support, Qi Chong stood up and let his brother help him wipe his back and legs and assist him in putting on his clothes—he looked accustomed to being waited on. Once he hobbled away, Qi Rong began washing himself.
There was no helping it; he admired his elder brother too much.
"Mother, please bring some hot water for Qi Rong; he's cold," Qi Chong called out from the door. Chen Ruolan responded with an "Okay" and began heating water. Yu Chunmiao hurried outside to see Qi Chong but only caught a glimpse of him closing the door.
That sneaky husband always hiding from her!
Dinner was slightly different that evening; the cold dish made with Purslane tasted surprisingly delicious compared to their usual preparation of scallions, garlic, vinegar, and chili peppers. Qi Chong devoured one plateful and sent his younger brother for another round; suddenly even the chicken soup didn’t seem appealing anymore as he waited impatiently with half-eaten food in hand.
Qi Rong finally returned with a tall stack of food after some time. Like a cow grazing in a field, Qi Chong stuffed food into his mouth while mumbling indistinctly, "Why did you take so long? Did Mother put everything higher again?"
Qi Rong leaned on the table and said lightly, "No, I finished my breakfast early this morning. This plate was just mixed by your sister-in-law for you."
Qi Chong paused his chewing, suddenly feeling as if his life had been intruded upon by outsiders. However, the food was indeed good, and within two seconds, he resumed eating heartily. It had been a day filled with wild vegetables in his stomach.
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