Chapter 169 shows that your husband respects your work.

Qin Shuzhi and Sang Ning returned to Yushui Bay, just as the two men returned from the supermarket.

Downstairs, the four of them went upstairs together.

Upon arriving home, Shi Yuanxing washed and cut the fruit he had bought, asked Qin Shuzhi to greet the guests, and then prepared to go into the kitchen.

As soon as Sang Ning sat down, she saw Jing Muchi take off his coat and say to her in high spirits, "Wife, you and your sister-in-law sit here for a while, I'll go to the kitchen to cook."

Upon hearing this, Sang Ning was so frightened that she quickly grabbed his sleeve and lowered her voice, "Don't be silly, you might blow up their kitchen."

It's one thing to do it in your own home, but what kind of behavior is it to damage someone else's property?

Jing Muchi's brow twitched. "Wife, can't you have a little faith in me?"

Before Sang Ning could speak, Qin Shuzhi pulled her down to sit and said with a smile, "Let them cook tonight, and we can just wait to eat."

When Sang Ning looked up again, she saw two men go into the kitchen.

Shi Yuanxing tossed the newly bought apron to Jing Muchi, his eyes filled with a hint of mockery, "Did you blow up the kitchen at home?"

Jing Muchi argued, "It's the pot's fault; it fried itself."

Seeing him reach for the small pot beside him, Shi Yuanxing quickly took it from him, saying, "You can help out. I don't want my kitchen to explode."

"When did you become so stingy?" Jing Muchi was speechless.

"If I really blow up your place, I'll buy you a new house, okay?"

Shi Yuanxing stuffed a basket of unwashed vegetables into his arms, saying, "This is my wedding room."

In the living room.

Sang Ning sat down and took a sip of hot tea. When she looked up, she saw the eye-catching "Outstanding Teacher" trophy on the wall cabinet.

She couldn't help but get up and go closer to look. "Shuzhi, you're amazing."

Shi Yuanxing would wipe the trophy every few days, and the trophy was shiny and spotless.

Normally Qin Shuzhi doesn't seem to mind, but now that there are guests present, she actually feels a little embarrassed.

"A bit of showing off, huh? Haha." She chuckled dryly. "Please excuse my poor performance."

"This is an honor for teachers, how could it be showing off?"

Sang Ning's expression was sincere and solemn, but after thinking about it again, she felt that this was not really Qin Shuzhi's style, so she asked, "Did your husband put this here?"

"Mm." Qin Shuzhi nodded, a smile spreading across her face.

Sang Ning: "It's clear that your husband respects your work."

"Isn't your husband the same?" Qin Shuzhi winked at her. "I've seen him picking you up from get off work a lot lately."

Sang Ning paused for a moment, a hint of a smile involuntarily appearing in her eyes. "He is indeed... quite supportive of my work now."

Without the heavy glasses obscuring her face, her features appeared even more defined and delicate, and the smile in her eyes made her look both graceful and lively.

Seeing that she was no longer as depressed as she had been when she first arrived in Jiangcheng, Qin Shuzhi was happy for her.

"What's this?"

Sang Ning suddenly pointed to the picture book in the compartment next to the trophy.

"These are photos from our honeymoon."

Shi Yuanxing had photos from their honeymoon made into an album, which Qin Shuzhi liked to look through and relive whenever she had free time. Last night, after looking at the photos, she left them there and forgot to take them back to her room.

Qin Shuzhi took out the photo album, her eyes brimming with desire, and asked Sang Ning, "Do you want to take a look?"

"OK."

So the two women sat on the sofa and looked at the photos. Qin Shuzhi happily told her about some interesting things that happened back then and some fun local attractions...

Looking at the intimate photos they had taken in various places, Sang Ning couldn't help but sigh, "You two are such a loving couple."

Qin Shuzhi blurted out, "Where did you go on your honeymoon?"

Sang Ning paused for a moment, "We...didn't go on a honeymoon."

After the wedding, Jing Muchi enthusiastically said he wanted to go on a honeymoon with her, but her grandfather's condition was not good at the time, and she did not want to leave Beijing, so they did not go.

Qin Shuzhi then remembered that their marital situation was somewhat unusual.

"If you plan to travel in the future, I suggest you try to chase the aurora borealis. It's really romantic and beautiful."

Qin Shuzhi said with a look of reminiscence, "The visual feast at the scene was really different from what I saw in the photos."

"Really."

Upon hearing Qin Shuzhi's strong recommendation, Sang Ning couldn't help but glance towards the kitchen.

A hint of agitation flickered in his eyes.

A moment later, she looked away and inadvertently met Qin Shuzhi's smiling and inquisitive gaze.

Her face flushed inexplicably. "Why...why are you looking at me like that?"

“I think someone as unruly as Jing Muchi shouldn’t be someone any woman could tame,” Qin Shuzhi said, looking at Sang Ning. “I never imagined he would be won over by someone as well-behaved and quiet as you.”

It really is true that one thing can subdue another.

“I haven’t won him over,” Sang Ning quickly clarified. “We are now… working on getting to know each other again.”

Moreover, Sang Ning felt that although Jing Muchi appeared unruly and difficult to control, he was not entirely like that.

He is indeed arrogant, but his arrogance stems from his own abilities.

He came from a prominent family and was born with everything, but he never spoiled himself because of it. Instead, he broke out of the family's protection and made a name for himself on his own.

This is also what touched her the most about Jing Muchi.

He is truly outstanding in his career, and Sang Ning feels that there are many things she can learn from him.

As for relationships—

Not everyone is born a perfect lover; Jing Muchi has flaws, and so does she.

During their three-year marriage, neither of them managed their relationship well, but fortunately, they still cared for each other and were willing to cherish each other.

It's not too late for them to start exploring and cultivating their marriage from scratch.

*

A short while later.

When Qin Shuzhi went to the kitchen to change the tea, she saw two equally tall and outstanding men wearing aprons. One was stir-frying vegetables, and the other was chopping vegetables. What they were seriously discussing was business.

Qin Shuzhi found the scene peculiar, yet it didn't feel out of place at all.

It's great that a man can manage both the kitchen and his career with ease.

A while later.

Sang Ning went to the restroom, but she was still a little worried about Jing Muchi. She was afraid that he might cause some trouble in someone else's house. So, she pretended to pass by the kitchen by chance, and then she saw Jing Muchi holding a large bowl, stirring with a spatula while adding white seasoning.

I put in a small spoonful, then thought for a moment and added a little more.

Shi Yuanxing saw it and reminded him, "Brother, that's candy."

"I know, my wife loves sweet steamed egg custard."

After a pause, he asked Shi Yuanxing, "Should we add water?"

Shi Yuanxing glanced at the contents of his bowl and sighed, "Actually, you don't need to force yourself to do it if you can't, so you won't lose points from Teacher Sang later."

Jing Muchi glared at him angrily, "Get out."

Sang Ning watched from outside as he clumsily but earnestly worked on what he was doing, while Shi Yuanxing teased him but patiently taught him step by step.

The scene is comical yet harmonious.

*

Finally, the food was served.

After everyone was seated at the table, a bowl of steamed egg custard was quietly handed to Sang Ning. The man next to her leaned closer and whispered, "I made this. Try it."

Sang Ning obligingly took a bite.

The overwhelming sweetness explodes on your taste buds instantly.

"How is it? Is it delicious?"

Looking into his expectant eyes, Sang Ning swallowed and nodded. "Mmm, it's sweet and delicious."

Although it's ridiculously sweet, the texture... is still quite smooth and tender.

Actually, he didn't cause any trouble in the kitchen, and Sang Ning was already quite satisfied with his performance.

Jing Muchi was delighted to receive the praise. "If it's delicious, I'll make it for you again when we get home."

Sanning: "..."

Seeing Sang Ning's expression—wanting to refuse but unable to bear it—Qin Shuzhi and Shi Yuanxing exchanged a glance, both seeing a suppressed laugh in each other's eyes.

The next second, Qin Shuzhi saw Shi Yuanxing quietly move the bowl of steamed egg custard in front of her.