"Wuhu, I'm home..."

Back home, Zhong Rou bounced around, took off and threw herself onto the sofa, rolling around on it before finally rolling onto the floor.

Ignoring the dust on the ground, she continued rolling around, vying for territory with the two pets, glaring at them: "This is my territory, you two have to pay."

Cihuamao: "..."

Little mongrel: "... ..."

Sometimes I really want to call the police.

Chu Fang and his companion tossed their suitcases aside and lay down on the sofa, staring at the ceiling.

The three of them remained motionless, too lazy to speak, and the sounds in the room gradually subsided.

Chu Fang nudged Zhong Tingyue: "There's dust on the sofa."

The house has been uninhabited for about a month, and all the equipment and facilities inside are covered in dust.

Zhong Tingyue replied calmly, "I know."

Chu Fang: "You clean the room."

Zhong Tingyue: "I don't want to clean."

"On what grounds?"

"I just don't want to."

"Lazy dog."

"you're right."

"I don't want to clean either."

"Then lie down."

Chu Fang thought about it and realized it made sense!

Lie down!

The three of them continued to lie there like lazy dogs, but the younger sister-in-law was the most energetic. She rolled over and immediately started jumping around again.

"Sister, brother-in-law, you should get up."

The two looked at each other and said in unison, "You clean the house."

The sister-in-law snorted and picked up a broom to sweep.

Chu Fang: "Shouldn't we clean the house?"

Zhong Tingyue: "Yes."

"Then why don't we clean it?"

"Because I'm lazy."

"Can it be changed?"

"cannot!"

"Never mind then, I'll just stay lying down."

The lazy duo didn't lie down for long before starting a thorough cleaning. It wasn't because they were diligent and couldn't bear to see their sister-in-law suffer, but because the house was so dusty that there wasn't enough room to lie down.

Chu Fang was responsible for cleaning dust from high places, his sister-in-law was responsible for dust on the ground, and Zhong Tingyue was responsible for mopping the floor. The three of them had their own duties and clear division of labor.

Chu Fang usually cleans and sweeps the house, but dust still remains in the nooks and crannies. He cleaned those places today.

"Brother-in-law, watch my stick skills!" The sister-in-law got excited, picked up a broom, and swung it around, leaving afterimages in the air.

With a loud snap, and to make matters worse, the broom head swept directly across Zhong Tingyue's face. The dust settled on her fair and delicate features, making her look less aloof and more exquisitely beautiful.

Zhong Rou forced a smile: "Sister, my dear sister, the best sister in the world..."

She tried to awaken Zhong Tingyue, who was blinded by anger, with familial love.

Not long after, loud screams echoed from inside the room—screams of despair, heart-wrenching cries, regret, and a hint of... excitement.

The entire house is over 100 square meters. I cleaned it one by one, including the master bedroom, the secondary bedroom, the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom... By the time I finished cleaning, it was already nightfall, and it was pouring rain outside, with raindrops streaming down the French windows.

The three of them lay down again, staring blankly at the wind and rain outside.

"Sister, I'm hungry," the sister-in-law said, rubbing her stomach.

"There's beef jerky in the suitcase."

"I don't want to eat beef jerky."

The beef jerky was very hard, like it had been made during World War II and frozen until today, making her jaw ache from chewing it so much.

Chu Fang said, "Zhong Tingyue, you don't deserve to be my older sister!"

"You don't deserve it! You cook for her." Zhong Tingyue glanced at her sideways.

Zhong Rou looked at Chu Fang, and he patted the back of her head: "Good boy, let's not eat. Let's just starve ourselves and let your sister suffer guilt and regret for the rest of her life."

Zhong Tingyue smirked.

I at least gave her a way out, and you actually want her to die.

You're no better than me!

Zhong Rou stood up, put her hands on her hips, and pointed at the two of them, saying, "You two have absolutely no conscience!"

She finally understood that relying on others is unreliable, and ultimately, she had to rely on herself.

The sister-in-law opened the food delivery app, and Chu Fang and his companion immediately asked her to order one for them.

After ordering takeout, the three of them lay down again, gazing out the window, enjoying the quiet moment, peaceful and leisurely.

Perhaps it was because I was too tired, or perhaps it was because I was starving, but the simple takeout was exceptionally delicious: scrambled eggs with tomatoes, braised tofu with chili peppers, and chicken with mushrooms.

Chu Fang's proudest dish is braised pig's trotters, prepared in the northern style. The finished product is sticky and dark black, but it has a rich, fragrant, tender, and delicious flavor.

It was late at night when they finished eating, and the rain outside seemed to be getting heavier. After walking all day and doing a thorough cleaning, the three of them were exhausted. They took a quick shower and went to bed.

Outside, the wind and rain raged; inside, the sounds of gunfire filled the air.

Chu Fang said, "I'm not feeling well today."

Zhong Tingyue's lips curled into a smirk, seemingly with disdain, instantly igniting his competitive spirit. However, he was truly exhausted and had no choice but to give up.

Zhong Tingyue gazed at the scenery outside and said softly, "I'm back again..."

“Yes.” Chu Fang said calmly, “This city is still as prosperous as ever. I hope to return to Shanghai next year, with different identities for both of us.”

He paused here, glanced at Zhong Tingyue, and said jokingly, "After all, you, Zhong Tingyue, are not young anymore, you're practically an old maid."

This year, Zhong Tingyue will be twenty-six years old, the prime age for marriage.

Zhong Tingyue snorted: "I'm not young anymore, so it's fine. I'm just worried about someone's younger sibling. That's the real problem!"

Chu Fang's smile froze on his face: "... ..."

No, how dare you insult someone?

Do you have any morals?

"You can prove it to me."

"Then don't blame me for being ruthless."

"You?"

... ...

Early in the morning, Chu Fang woke up, walked to the window, and looked outside. The blue sky was like the sea, with rippling waves, a beautiful sight to behold.

He stretched, becoming a little more awake, and turned around to see Zhong Tingyue still fast asleep, her long hair cascading down, her eyelashes drooping gently, her breathing even and fine. Her body was slightly curled up, her hands folded lightly, like a fairy in a painting.

Chu Fang initially wanted to bother her, but after thinking about it, he decided not to disturb Zhong Tingyue.

It wasn't because Ms. Zhong was grumpy in the morning, but because she was too tired yesterday and had to go to work today, so there was no need for it.

Chu Fang left the house. The two pets in the living room had gotten up early. The tabby cat was walking gracefully in front of the window, while the little yellow cat was lying on its front paws and its hind paws were crossed and stacked on the ground.

Upon seeing him, it immediately stood up, wagging its tail happily. Chu Fang poured out some dog food and patted the little yellow-haired dog's forehead.