Chapter 80 Thank you...sister-in-law.

"No, when I was a kid, my family had a separate little bathhouse."

Mr. Li’s late wife was from the south, so Mr. Li built a small bathhouse specially for her.

Later he adopted Li Xiuyan. Li Xiuyan never went to the big bathhouse and always took a bath at home.

After marrying Lin Dahai, she naturally made Lin Ziqiu develop the same habits as her.

At that time, Lin Dahai often spoke harshly to Li Xiuyan and her daughter because of their bathing habits, thinking that they were too wasteful. However, all the household expenses were paid by Li Xiuyan alone, and it was like she was living off him.

The only thing that Li Xiuyan resisted for the first time was taking a bath.

Zhong Heyang was a little puzzled, "Do you think it's more convenient to stay at home without having to go out?"

"No." Lin Ziqiu explained patiently: "It's just that I'm not used to being stared at by so many people..."

"I see." Zhong Heyang comforted him, "Don't worry, just go in and wash. It's just a psychological effect. Basically everyone washes their own. It's not what you think."

Lin Ziqiu didn't believe it. As Zhong Heyang's wife, if she appeared in such a place, she would definitely be stared at by many women.

Zhong Heyang completely underestimated his influence.

"I won't go. I'd rather not wash."

Zhong Heyang smiled helplessly, "Okay, okay, if you don't want to, then we won't go."

Originally thought to be just an ordinary chat, but unexpectedly the next day after Lin Ziqiu got off work, he found a small shed built in the backyard of his house with a large bathtub in it.

"Brother! The sun is rising from the west? You actually built a shower shed at home, what's wrong? Will someone touch your butt when you take a bath in the bathhouse?"

Zhong Xuexi smiled jealously and said that she didn't like going to the bathhouse either.

Especially after she gained weight, no one in the compound would laugh at her or anything, but the elders and neighbors inside and outside would advise her to lose weight as soon as they saw her.

After gaining more weight on her body, Zhong Xuexi herself began to escape from reality.

She had complained many times that she couldn't have a small bathtub at home, and her brother even mocked her for being pretentious! ! !

It’s really frustrating to compare yourself with others!

Zhong Heyang ignored his sister's reaction the whole time, took Lin Ziqiu's hand and walked into the bathhouse, "Basically no outsiders will come in the backyard of our house, it's all fenced off, you can bathe without worry."

Yesterday, Lin Ziqiu was planning to go to the bathhouse to take a bath when there were fewer people around.

Even though she would wipe her body every day, for someone who wanted to take a shower every day, these days were already the limit.

Lin Ziqiu was deeply moved when she looked at this simple but very thoughtful bathhouse.

"Brother He Yang, thank you!"

"You don't have to be so polite."

"You can live here as if it were your own home. You can tell me if you need anything or want anything. As long as I can get it, I will do my best to satisfy you."

“Tsk tsk tsk—”

Zhong Xuexi stood behind them and couldn't help smacking her lips.

That night at the art troupe, she saw her brother protecting Lin Ziqiu in front of Ruan Qing and thought he was just putting on an act. But now it seems that her brother is really in Lin Ziqiu's hands.

Ruan Qing’s wish to be her sister-in-law is not as good as her sister-in-law!

"Xue Xi, this is the benefit your brother has obtained for our whole family. We can take a bath at home in the future. How convenient!" Li Guixiang was afraid that her granddaughter might have some thoughts in her mind, so she quickly coaxed her.

Zhong Xuexi held her forehead with her hand, "Grandma, you can just lie to Siyu and the others about this. I'm not a three-year-old child anymore."

"You kid, even though your brother's original intention was for your sister-in-law, does this bathhouse not allow you to take a bath? Go, go, help me pick vegetables and cook. It's rare that your sister-in-law got off work early today, she should be hungry."

Li Guixiang urged, and Zhong Xuexi muttered softly: "They are all biased!"

After complaining, she ran away.

Li Guixiang was not that hard of hearing, so she naturally heard it. She laughed and scolded Zhong Xuexi from behind: "You damn girl!"

While grandma and the others were cooking, Lin Ziqiu went to take a bath.

Even the hot water was boiled in advance. Lin Ziqiu lay in the bathtub, the hot water poured all over his body, and he sighed comfortably.

She took some shower gel from the warehouse and rubbed it all over her body carefully.

Afraid of exposing her flaws and having to explain herself, she took a few bars of soap and placed them in the bathhouse after washing.

The food was already on the table, and when she entered the main room she saw everyone was waiting for her.

Lin Ziqiu trotted over somewhat embarrassedly, "I'm late, I'm late, sorry to have kept you waiting!"

"It's okay. We just served it to the table." Zhong Heyang served her a bowl of soup. "You must be hungry. Have a bowl of soup first."

Before he got close to Lin Ziqiu, the faint jasmine scent emanating from her body lingered in his nostrils, which smelled very pleasant.

Even Li Guixiang smelled it and couldn't help but say, "Xiao Qiu, you smell so good!"

Lin Ziqiu had a foolproof plan in mind, and explained calmly, "I used soap, which I bought at the department store. I left a few new bars in the bathhouse, so you and my little sister can try it when the time comes!"

"You bought it for me too?"

Zhong Xuexi was just a little surprised at first, and accidentally said what was in her heart.

Lin Ziqiu smiled and nodded. Just as she was about to speak, her grandmother spoke first, "Look how much your sister-in-law loves you. She always thinks of you when there are good things!"

Zhong Xuexi's face felt a little hot. Although she no longer targeted Lin Ziqiu like before, she had not yet truly accepted this sister-in-law from the bottom of her heart.

But Lin Ziqiu not only reminded her of the matter between her and Zhao Huaian, he also prepared diet meals for her every day and thought of her when buying things.

And she, it seemed like, had never done anything for her from beginning to end.

Even when he rode his bike to take her to work that morning, she was still thinking about asking for money.

In comparison, Zhong Xuexi felt ashamed.

“I know, I know…” Zhong Xuexi lowered her head and didn’t dare to look at them. She said awkwardly, “Thank you…sister-in-law.”

Li Guixiang and Zhong Heyang were both surprised. This was the first time they heard Zhong Xuexi call her sister-in-law.

Lin Ziqiu still put on a gentle look and curved her eyebrows, "You're welcome, little sister."

It was a rare occasion for the family to have such a happy meal together. Li Guixiang was very happy, "It would be nice if your elder sister and Zhiyang were here too."

Zhong Heyang said, "Grandma, after dinner, come with me to the art troupe to pick up Siyu and the others!"

Li Guixiang's hand holding the chopsticks trembled, "Is Xueyuan willing to see me?"

"Whether she is willing or not, you are her grandmother. Why not go and meet her? Besides, with Siyu and the others here, Xueyuan will at least consider the children's feelings."

Zhong Heyang understood his mother's worries.

But so much time has passed, and he doesn't want his family to remain in this situation.

Zhong Xuexi couldn't help but said sarcastically, "How dare she not see grandma? She got divorced and threw her child to her parents' home without caring about anything. Do we owe her anything?"