Chapter 61 - 60: Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law Meet

Chapter 61: Chapter 60: Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law Meet

The girl explained with a smile, "No, that’s not it. His mother is coming to stay, and we don’t have any extra bedsheets, so I thought I’d buy a new set."

Hearing this, the saleslady looked astonished.

’Wow, she’s buying bedsheets for her mother-in-law!’

’I never would have guessed. This girl is so thoughtful.’

’Not like my own daughter-in-law. She’s been married into the family for years, and forget bedsheets—I haven’t gotten so much as a piece of fruit from her!’

’She must be a good daughter-in-law!’

"Your mother-in-law is so lucky to have a wonderful daughter-in-law like you," the saleslady said, her face full of envy.

This girl wasn’t just pretty; she was also incredibly considerate. She was a smart shopper, too, picking out things that were affordable but still high-quality. You could tell at a glance she was the thrifty, homemaker type.

Who wouldn’t want their son to marry a girl like this and have her as a daughter-in-law?

At these words, the girl’s eyelid twitched, and a blush crept up her soft cheeks.

Even her small hands, gripping the shopping cart, tightened involuntarily.

’Oh my god, that’s not my mother-in-law!’

’My relationship with Brother Xiao Ran is purely that of a brother and sister!’

’None of that complicated stuff she’s thinking of has happened!’

’But... even though she’s wrong, her words are inexplicably pleasant to hear.’

Along with her shyness, a tiny sliver of joy blossomed in her heart.

The girl fought back her shyness and gave a faint smile. "Um, it’s getting late. I-I should get back to picking out the bedsheets..."

With that, she quickly walked a few steps toward the shelves, hoping the saleslady wouldn’t see the blush on her face.

Little did she know, the saleslady was old enough to have grandchildren. At her age, what hadn’t she seen?

Seeing the girl’s bashful demeanor, she understood immediately. ’She’s just shy!’

"Come, come, over here. Let me tell you, this model is a favorite among mothers. Your mother-in-law will definitely love it..."

With the saleslady’s help, the girl carefully selected a very nice four-piece set, then bought a light summer quilt as well.

Only then did she pull out her phone to check the time.

It was only 3:00. Since she had nothing else to do, she decided to wander over to the grocery section.

First, she bought a carp, then grabbed a bundle of bok choy greens.

Today, she was going to challenge herself!

After all, she hadn’t updated her videos in several days.

She was, at present, someone who had to rely on her cut from Little Broken Station to get by!

With all her purchases made, the girl paid and headed home, completely satisfied.

It was now a little after four. The sun wasn’t as harsh as before, but it was still hot enough that a fine layer of sweat beaded up on the sides of her nose.

Her craving for air conditioning grew even deeper.

Thankfully, it wasn’t far, and she reached her front door in no time.

The first thing she did upon entering was turn on the AC, then she plopped down contentedly on the sofa to rest.

’I don’t know if Brother Xiao Ran is satisfied with this new home, but I’m absolutely thrilled with it.’

’It’s not as big as the old place, but it’s much cozier.’

Best of all, they lived very close to each other—door to door. This proximity was extremely helpful for figuring out what Xiao Ran was up to.

It was no exaggeration to say she even knew exactly when he had writer’s block!

A simple girl with no experience in love was truly easy to satisfy.

As long as she could see him happy every day, her own world would inexplicably become more beautiful.

Gazing at everything that brought her such satisfaction, a wave of happiness washed over her, and the corners of her mouth curved up into a smile without her even realizing it.

After savoring the feeling of bliss, she stood up, content, and carried the nearly three-pound carp and the verdant bok choy greens she had bought into the kitchen.

She expertly slipped on her pink apron, reached her fair hands behind her back, and tied the straps into a bow.

Then, she placed the fish in the sink to rinse it.

The fish had already been cleaned and scaled. After all, while the girl dared to eat meat, she didn’t dare to take a life.

Once the fish was washed, she picked up her phone and skillfully opened the camera app to start recording.

As usual, the girl started by flashing a brilliant smile at the camera, then said in a clear, sweet voice, "Hello everyone, we meet again! Today, Chef Ci is going to try making braised carp, and I’ll share my process with you~"

Her voice was lovely—in a word, sweet but not cloying.

It wasn’t overly delicate or cutesy, but it was incredibly pleasant to listen to, like a spring breeze.

The girl turned on the stove, added oil to the cold pan, and waited for it to heat up. Then, she carefully placed the fish into the pan with her fair hands.

At that moment, Qiu Yuru’s car was already pulling into the entrance of Xiao Ran’s residential complex.

After parking her white Audi A4, she grabbed her parasol and got out of the car unhurriedly.

Though she was in her late forties, nearing fifty, she looked exceptionally young. Her skin was fair, with no obvious wrinkles.

Not only did she have a great figure, but her fashion sense was also excellent. She wore a long gray dress with a long, light cardigan over it.

Her hair was pinned up neatly.

She looked like she could be in her thirties.

It was no exaggeration to say that if you told people she was Xiao Ran’s older sister, some would probably believe you!

She walked in through the main gate of the complex, observing her surroundings as she went.

The complex looked newly built and was beautifully designed. The landscaping was especially nice. New developments usually plant small saplings and let them grow over time.

But this complex had mature, eight-year-old trees that were lush and green, a sight that naturally lifted one’s spirits.

The brick paths were also exceptionally clean, as they were washed down and cleaned by a dedicated staff every morning.

It all made for a very good impression.

Qiu Yuru’s heart relaxed a little.

It wasn’t dirty, messy, or run-down, nor was it old, shabby, and small. After all, no one wants their son to live in a terrible place.

With this thought, she unlocked her phone, opened her chat history with Xiao Ran, and checked the specific location he had sent her.

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Just as the girl had finished adding all the seasonings and freed up her hands, she heard a BEEP from the door behind her as it was opened from the outside.

The girl asked almost without thinking, "Brother Xiao Ran, you’re back?"

’The fish turned out great today. Brother Xiao Ran will definitely praise me!’

Just thinking about it made a brilliant smile spread across her face. After all, she was the kind of girl who loved to be praised.

However, the moment she saw who was at the door, the smile on her face froze instantly.

Then, her entire body seemed to turn to stone.

’Who is this?’

’How did she get in?’

Qiu Yuru had thought no one was home, so the unexpected greeting gave her a start.

But she quickly realized this must be Yan Li’s younger sister and hurried to offer a warm, friendly smile. "Hello, I’m Xiao Ran’s mother."

Hearing this, the girl’s heart instantly began to pound so violently she thought it would fly right out of her throat!

The expression on her face slowly turned to one of utter disbelief.

’Who?’

’Brother Xiao Ran’s mother?’

’She’s here already?’

’Didn’t he say she was coming tomorrow?’