However, Xie Yan quickly came to a realization, after all, this was real life, not a fictional plot in a novel.

In reality, persisting in one's pursuit often requires sufficient financial backing, but most artisans do not have a substantial family fortune and are simply unable to support their unwavering dedication to their passion regardless of cost.

Besides, no one says you have to love what you do.

Just like many people, when choosing a university major, is it really out of a love for that major?

Actually, that's not the case. Most people choose to apply for whichever major offers the best job prospects and a better future, hoping for a better life.

Moreover, many people are forced to give up their major after graduation due to poor job prospects.

Xie Yan realized that he had just made assumptions.

Yu Yuehui's efficiency was astonishing; in just one morning, the prototypes of two children's chairs were born in her hands.

After finishing his lunch, Xie Yan strolled over to the backyard and saw this scene, which made him gasp in shock.

Could my wife have some kind of magic trick to slow down time?

Otherwise, how could she always accomplish so much more than others in the same amount of time?

Thinking this, he couldn't help but blurt out, "Wife, do you have forty-eight hours in a day?"

Yu Yuehui was taken aback at first, clearly not understanding the meaning of the words, and thought Xie Yan was joking.

But seeing Xie Yan's serious expression, she couldn't help but laugh out loud, asking with amusement, "Why are you suddenly saying that?"

Xie Yan sighed helplessly and said truthfully, "I always feel like you have so much more time than others!"

"I do a lot of things every day but I still feel relaxed and carefree." This is indeed his honest opinion.

Xie Yan felt busy every day, but upon closer reflection, it seemed that he hadn't accomplished anything significant, yet he still felt incredibly busy.

Yu Yuehui, on the other hand, was completely different. She had a lot to do every day, but every time you looked at her, she always seemed calm and relaxed.

Yu Yuehui chuckled softly, "Hey, that's all?"

"I thought it was something important."

"You think I have a lot of time? Maybe it's because I work fast!" Because I work efficiently, I always have a lot of time left after finishing my work.

Xie Yan: "..."

Isn't that just a veiled way of saying he works slowly?

But thinking about it carefully, it seems to make sense! He never thought he was slow at work before, but compared to his wife, his speed was indeed much slower!

But what can we do?

His wife's speed is something that ordinary people simply can't achieve!

It's already quite remarkable that he doesn't feel inferior in such a comparison!

As for catching up with his wife?

I'm sorry, Xie Yan hadn't thought of that.

After all, he was aware that even a cow couldn't keep up with his wife's work speed.

Xie Yan continued to watch Yu Yuehui work for a while. As for why it was "watched," it was because Yu Yuehui's work was truly a pleasure to behold.

In the dead of winter, Yu Yuehui, full of energy, took off her coat and rolled up her sleeves. As she worked, the firm muscle lines on her arms were faintly visible. They were a kind of muscle lines that were light yet powerful. They were not exaggeratedly muscular, but they exuded a unique vitality and beauty, which made Xie Yan's heart itch.

He struggled to look away, trying to calm himself down for a while, but those eyes seemed to have their own thoughts; they simply wouldn't forgive him for leaving.

Once Yu Yue starts working, she becomes completely absorbed in it and doesn't even notice Xie Yan's gaze on her.

When she turned around unintentionally, she saw Xie Yan looking at her with a beaming smile. His smile was incredibly radiant, like a delicate and vivid painting, becoming a unique bright spot in the somewhat monotonous courtyard, instantly illuminating the entire space.

Yu Yuehui laughed along, "Aren't you cold? Do you want to go back inside and rest?"

Xie Yan stood up, thinking that he had disturbed Yu Yuehui's work, and said with a smile, "I'm not cold. I'm going to find Gu Bin and try to regain some confidence from him."

Yu Yue nodded in agreement. There was a stove burning over there, and Gu Bin was keeping Xie Yan company.

Xie Yan took a few steps, then turned back. "Wife, I'm right next door. Call me if you need anything!"

“I bring it with me every day.”

"Don't worry, just get to work."

Yu Yuehui was focused on adding a footrest to the small chair when she heard Xie Yan's words. Without turning her head, she replied, "Okay!" Then she added, "Buy some salt at the supply and marketing cooperative up ahead on your way back. We're out of salt at home!"

As soon as Xie Yan led Chaochao to the next room, they saw Gu Bin enthusiastically roasting potatoes.

These potatoes were specially brought from Xiliu Village when they came here. The main reason is that the potatoes from Xiliu Village taste much better than those bought in Beijing. Fortunately, Yu Yuehui, the "strongman," accompanied them this time, so they brought a whole bag of potatoes.

When distributing the potatoes, Xie Yan's family only took a small portion of the bag, giving the majority to Gu Bin's family. Their reasoning was that Gu Bin's family had more members and therefore ate more, while Xie Yan's family had fewer members and didn't need that many.

But actually, Xie Yan secretly hid quite a few things in the space.

Gu Bin got so many delicious potatoes, wouldn't he love to eat them all?

Seeing them approach, Gu Bin's face immediately lit up with a warm smile, and he called out loudly, "Hurry up, hurry up! I roasted a lot of potatoes today. Let me tell you, this oven my dad got this year is absolutely amazing for roasting potatoes. Look, there's a small oven over here. Just put the potatoes in, and you don't have to worry about them burning."

Xie Yan looked down and examined the oven carefully for a few moments, then couldn't help but praise, "It's really good. Can it also be used to roast chestnuts?"

Gu Bin revealed a sly smile and said smugly, "We already roasted and ate them last night. Let me tell you, the roasted chestnuts were absolutely perfect. They weren't burnt at all, and they were very sweet."

Upon hearing that chestnuts had already been roasted, before Xie Yan could even speak, Chaochao looked at Gu Bin with expectant eyes and asked in a clear voice, "Uncle Gu, did you save any for me?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Bin's smile froze on his face, and he was dumbfounded. He hurriedly looked at Xie Yan for help.

Xie Yan deliberately looked away, glancing at the sky and then at the ground, but never at Gu Bin.

Hmph! Serves you right for eating alone!

Seeing that Uncle Gu didn't speak, Chaochao instantly understood what was going on. Disappointed, she pouted and complained loudly, "Hmph! Uncle Gu is hogging the food. From now on, when my mom makes something delicious, I won't save any for you anymore!"

She always saved the best food for him, but he secretly ate it all by himself!

Hmph!

Adults are all bad people who break their promises!