Chapter 544: Fun Between the Couple (2)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Mu Tingfeng’s eyes flashed when he saw everything. He agilely climbed up from the floor and quickly followed her into the washroom.
After a few minutes, they heard another loud bang once again. The adults and child downstairs reflexively looked up at the source of the sound.
It took her some time before Su Ruixin pointed at the position of Zhao Youlin and Mu Tingfeng’s bedroom, looked at the old butler and asked, “Would that be called fun as well?”
The old butler looked up solemnly and remained speechless.
Su Ruixin fell speechless.
After a period of torture, Zhao Youlin and Mu Tingfeng finally went downstairs. At that moment, it was already noon time, and time for lunch.
Unlike the ancient days, the bride and bridegroom did not have to get up early the next morning to offer tea and bow to the elders.
However, most newlyweds hardly woke up in the afternoon the next morning. As such, Zhao Youlin and Mu Tingfeng naturally became the subject of discussion among their family members, and the way they looked at the couple was like watching rare species of animals.
“Mother, why do you keep staring at me?” Zhao Youlin could not help but ask when she felt overly exposed under a certain one’s gaze.
Su Ruixin kept smiling. When she noticed that Zhao Youlin was already staring at her, she did not restrain herself. Instead, she grew more unrestrained. “Nothing… Nothing… You don’t have to be concerned about me. Simply eat more.”
Zhao Youlin thought to herself. ‘How am I supposed to eat if you keep staring at me like this?!’
Su Ruixin seemed to have realized that Zhao Youlin had picked up on her awkwardness. Finally, she showed Zhao Youlin her mercy by s.h.i.+fting her attention away from her.
Only then did Zhao Youlin breathe a sigh of relief. Just when she was about to use her chopsticks, Su Ruixin had already moved her attention to the sumptuous dishes on the dining table.
“Take this, Youlin. I specifically requested the kitchen lady to stew red dates with ginseng for you. It’s best for ladies at this period of time. Come, please have more.”
When she said this, a piece of pork meat was already placed in Zhao Youlin’s bowl.
“Also, this carp soup is a type of tonic soup. Come, let me scoop a bowl for you.”
The next moment, a full bowl of carp soup was placed in front of Zhao Youlin.
Zhao Youlin fell speechless.
“And this… And that…”
Su Ruixin kept stuffing food into her bowl. Seeing this, Zhao Youlin quickly stopped Su Ruixin with her hand. She smiled dryly as she said, “Mother, it’s enough. I can’t finish all this by myself. You don’t have to add more for me. Don’t just focus on me. Take some for yourself, too.”
“Are all these enough for you?” Su Ruixin frowned in disagreement as she cast a glance at the dishes placed in front of Zhao Youlin. “Are you certain this is sufficient for you? You eat very little, Youlin. It’s no surprise you’re so thin. No way, I’ll have the kitchen lady make you some more tonic food to keep you nourished.”
Upon hearing this, Zhao Youlin felt even more speechless. “Mother, I believe I’m just nice in this form. There’s no need for me to take any special supplements.”
“What do you mean by “just nice?” Su Ruixin restrained the smile on her face. She sized Zhao Youlin up. The more she looked at her, the more concerned she appeared.
‘My daughter-in-law is so skinny. How could she possibly multiply for the family? I must feed her in advance.’
Thinking of this, Su Ruixin schooled her face and said solemnly, “Youlin, I understand that most ladies want to maintain their appearance by keeping on a strict diet. However, keeping a strict diet is dependent on the situation. Most importantly, don’t neglect your health. You may need to keep your figure in shape before getting married. However, it is acceptable to gain weight after marriage.”
Zhao Youlin thought to herself. ‘There’s no need for a married woman to maintain her figure, huh? What kind of strange argument is this?’
Zhao Youlin looked like she did not believe in her words. Seeing this, Su Ruixin moved her attention away from her, and tossed the question to her son, “Before marriage, most men prefer ladies with slim figures. However, they completely change after they get married. Most married men prefer chubbier ladies. If you don’t believe me, you may ask Tingfeng. Tingfeng, do you prefer a chubbier Youlin?”
Zhao Youlin turned her head around and looked at Mu Tingfeng. She hoped that he could say something to refute Su Ruixin, as well as saving her from her current trouble.
Unfortunately, Mu Tingfeng surprisingly shared the same thought as Su Ruixin. He ignored Zhao Youlin’s plea. His eyes flashed and he responded in a straightforward manner, “Yes. I prefer chubbier. Chubbier means more fleshy, and nicer to hug!”
Snap! Zhao Youlin’s chopsticks pitifully became her punching bag and was cruelly snapped into two.
Su Ruixin was overjoyed when her son supported her. She turned her head around and looked at Zhao Youlin happily before she said, “Youlin, look, Tingfeng also has the same thought too. It’s best to eat more of this.”
Right after Su Ruixin spoke, another piece of fish meat was added to her bowl.
The smile on Zhao Youlin’s face turned stiff. Without a doubt, instead of gaining a little weight, she would soon be as round as a ball if Su Ruixin continued to feed her this way.
“Mother, enough… enough… my bowl cannot accommodate them any more. Please place at the side first. I’ll take them once I finish mine. You could take your food first.”
The former master Mu pitied Zhao Youlin. He had been quietly taking his meal when he saw this. In the end, he could not help but fake a cough. His action immediately attracted all their attention.
“Ruixin, if Youlin cannot finish all of them, don’t force her. You shouldn’t rush her in this case. She won’t grow fat in a day. It would only make the matter worse if you get too nervous.”
Right after the former master spoke, he received a grateful stare from Zhao Youlin. Soon, he directed his attention away and maintained his usual stoicness, coolness and strictness. However, Zhao Youlin caught a trace of embarra.s.sment in his eyes.
Zhao Youlin was very shocked to find out that the former master had grown embarra.s.sed.
However, his shyness worked in the exact same way as Mu Tingfeng’s. Perhaps, this was a genetic trait.
If that was the case, would Joy also become a stoic-faced man when he grew up, just like them?
Zhao Youlin’s imagination ran wild as she imagined her cute son becoming as stoic as Mu Tingfeng while still calling her “Mommy”. Thinking of this, Zhao Youlin felt a chill creeping down her spine.
She forced herself to push that thought out of her mind. She then lowered her head and ate the mountain-like dishes in her bowl depressively.
For a moment, the dining table was filled with the sound of tableware clanking and the child’s clumsy chews.
However, soon, Su Ruixin refused to be left alone and looked at Zhao Youlin opposite her. She s.h.i.+fted her attention to her and asked her tentatively, “Youlin…”
“Yes?”
“Are you satisfied with Tingfeng’s performance last night?”
“Pfff… Cough…