Kang Xiaoqiao looked at her sister who looked like she was in pain. She felt helpless, but at the same time, she felt a little warm. She had a big idea since she was young. When her mother was around, she would nag more. After that, she had been alone. No one had ever treated her like this.
"Sister, I can do it myself. You should rest more since you are weak."
Kang Daqiao did not take it seriously at all.
"It's okay. I know my body."
After saying that, she sighed and said with a heartache, "Little sister, when have you ever made these at home? You're so clumsy even when washing vegetables. It's only been a short while, yet you're so familiar with cooking--"
Before she could finish, Kang Xiaoqiao hurriedly coughed twice and then gave Kang Daqiao a look. She said, "Sister, um, there's not enough firewood for the fire. There's firewood over there. Can you help me get some more?"
When Kang Daqiao heard that there was work to be done, she immediately said, "Hey, okay, okay. I'll go now."
After sending Kang Daqiao away, Kang Xiaoqiao raised her head and saw Lu Yichen with a smile on his face. Although he wasn't smiling, she felt it. Then, she coughed unnaturally twice.
"Ahem, umm, you're back?"
Lu Yichen nodded. "Yes."
"Umm, I'll get you a basin of water. Wash your face first. It's too hot."
Lu Yichen continued to nod. Then, he sat on the stone bench and poured himself a cup of cold water. He looked at Kang Xiaoqiao who was fetching water for him very naturally.
Then, he kept stroking the teacup with his fingers, his eyes narrowing and narrowing.
...
Dinner was quickly prepared. A pot of stewed pork with stewed potatoes, a pork rib stewed with beans, a serving of spicy prawns, and a three-thread fried bean.
Lu Yichen liked meat, and he also liked sweet and sour dishes. Kang Xiaoqiao usually liked to eat three-thread fried beans, but now the two of them were on the same page.
Lu Yichen was exceptionally satisfied when he smelled the taste of this dish.
Everything was ready. When it was time to eat, something went wrong again. The reason was very simple. Kang Daqiao was determined not to eat at the table.
Her action stunned both of them. Usually, the two of them did not say such a thing. They always ate together, and sometimes they even cleaned up the dishes together.
Kang Daqiao had never eaten at the main table. When she was at home, she always ate alone with Kang Xiaoqiao. She looked at the two parents of the Kang family and the three boys. If they needed anything, such as getting something or drinking water... Kang Daqiao still had to go get it.
When she reached her in-laws' house, there was no need to mention it. She could not even eat a full meal. At this moment, looking at the table full of good dishes, she naturally wanted to eat. Moreover, her saliva was forcefully controlled so that it did not flow out, embarrassing her little sister.
However, if she was asked to sit on the table, she would not be able to do it even if she was beaten to death.
On the other hand, Kang Xiaoqiao and Lu Yichen were embarrassed. That was their elder sister. If they did not sit on the table, where would she eat? Could it be that she could just find a small stool and eat anywhere? How outrageous would that be?
However, no matter how much Kang Xiaoqiao gave in, it was useless. In the end, she had no choice but to go along with her. She thought that she would stay for the night and have a good talk with her.
However, when she was serving her the dishes, there was a dispute again. She said that she would not eat meat no matter what. She even told Kang Xiaoqiao a great lesson and lived a smart life.
Kang Xiaoqiao could not look at Lu Yichen. She spread her hands and said, "Yichen, you eat alone first. I'll go to the small kitchen with my sister to eat."
"She's probably not used to it yet. I'll go and talk to her."
Lu Yichen nodded with a cold face when he heard that. Eating alone, no matter how delicious the dishes were, they instantly lost their taste. He looked at the Kang sisters again.
He frowned and said, "Xiaoqiao, can you put the dishes in the lunchbox for me? I'll bring them to the ministry to eat."
Kang Xiaoqiao saw this and did not say anything. She handed over the prepared dishes with an embarrassed look. Lu Yichen also saw her embarrassment.
He nodded and said, "It's okay. Your sister can still be at ease when I'm not at home. You can slowly enlighten her and she'll get used to it."
Kang Xiaoqiao did not know why, but she felt that Lu Yichen's last sentence was a bit wrong. It would be fine once she got used to it. In fact, it was nothing on the surface, but she felt that Lu Yichen was hinting at something.
However, before she could think about it, Lu Yichen left with the lunchbox.
When Kang Xiaoqiao returned, Kang Daqiao looked at her with her eyes full of tears. She choked and said, "Little sister, did I embarrass you?"
"I'm sorry, little sister. How about... How about I go back?"
Kang Xiaoqiao looked at her and said, "Sister, where are you going?"
Kang Daqiao choked when she heard that. Yes, where else could she go? Her husband was lying in the hospital half-dead. If she went back to her in-laws' house, she would definitely be beaten half-dead.
And going back to her mother's house was not much better than staying in her in-laws' house. The world was so big, but there was actually no place for her, Kang Daqiao, to stay?
Thinking of this, her tears fell again.
Kang Xiaoqiao sighed and said, "Sister, don't think too much. I didn't mean anything else. But what I said is the truth. So, you can live in my house with peace of mind."
"You don't have to feel any psychological burden. In this family, there is no violence, no discrimination. You are my sister. You will receive the treatment and respect that a sister-in-law should have."
"You don't have to feel inferior because your sister is an upright person. With me around, no one dares to bully you, and no one can insult you."
"You don't have to live cautiously. You can raise your head and live."
...
Kang Daqiao was stunned when she heard Kang Xiaoqiao's words.
She could be an upright person and not be inferior to others. She didn't have to live cautiously. She could raise her head and be an upright person...
Kang Daqiao was completely stunned. Then, she muttered.
"Can it really be done?"
Although her voice was soft, Kang Xiaoqiao heard it. She nodded her head vigorously. "It can be done, sister. As long as you're willing to change, everything will be fine."
Kang Daqiao looked at her. Just when she thought Kang Daqiao would be willing, Kang Daqiao hurriedly shook her head and said while shaking her head, "Little sister, you can't do this. Brother-in-law is so good. If you behave like that, he will hate you."
"Although my little sister is the best and the best, but where can I find a handsome young man like brother-in-law? My little sister is lucky to have met him. You can't lose him because of this."
Pfft--
Kang Xiaoqiao couldn't help but laugh out loud. Kang Daqiao saw Kang Xiaoqiao and thought that she didn't take it seriously and immediately said anxiously, "Little sister, I'm not joking with you. Don't take it lightly."
Kang Xiaoqiao immediately stopped laughing and looked at her seriously. "Sister, don't worry. He can't run away. But if you continue like this, he might run away."
Kang Daqiao didn't understand and immediately asked, "Why?"
"Ah, did sister embarrass you? What should we do then?"
Kang Daqiao was anxious, and Kang Xiaoqiao couldn't help but reveal a sly smile.
...
On the other side.
Xia Zijun ate the dishes in big mouthfuls, looking very satisfied. Then, he drank a mouthful of wine and looked at Lu Yichen. "The sun has risen from the west today. A busy man like you actually brought good wine and dishes to my place?"