After Cao An parked his car at the restaurant, he went to the kitchen to greet Liu Hui.

"Mom." He stood under the eaves of the back kitchen corridor, watching his mother busy at the well, her hands immersed in the cold water, washing greasy dishes.

Liu Hui quickly stood up when she heard her son's voice and wiped her hands on her apron. "Anzi, you're back! Where's Haizi?"

Xiao Hai poked his head out of the kitchen and said, "Mom, I'm here. Why did you go into the water again?" He walked over with a look of disapproval and held her cold hand.

Xia Youyou and Qi Siling also came out of the kitchen and saw this scene.

Cao An's face looked bad, and he looked at the two cooks who were standing in the kitchen at a loss with burning eyes.

Liu Hui thought something was wrong and quickly pulled him back, "Eanzi, I'm just helping out because I have nothing better to do. Don't let your imagination run wild!"

After she finished speaking, she pulled Cao An and Xiao Hai one by one and headed towards the backyard. She turned back and said to Xia Youyou, "Follow me. I'll explain to you later."

Qi Siling had no choice but to follow with Xia Youyou in her arms.

After sitting down in the main hall, Liu Hui first asked Xiao Hai, "Haizi, why did you take so long? Isn't your vacation only one month?"

"Mom, we called the principal. It's okay."

"Okay." Liu Hui glanced at the faces of several people and then explained.

"I have to do something. Otherwise, if I'm really accused of being a capitalist, what if they report me to you?"

"Whoever wants to report it can go ahead. We do business in an honest way. It's not like we haven't paid the workers!" Cao An felt a chill run down his spine. For the first time, he regretted letting her worry so much about whether it was right or wrong.

"Then I have to find something to do. Otherwise, I won't feel comfortable sitting here doing nothing every day!" She raised her hand and wiped the clean-shaven stubble on Cao An's face. "Mom has been busy for half her life. I can't stand it if she suddenly has nothing to do. I'm happy to help with something within my ability. It proves that I'm still young and can help you a little. Otherwise, I'll feel anxious if I just sit there doing nothing every day."

Cao An naturally understood, but he just couldn't bear to let it go.

After her father passed away, she suddenly took on the responsibility of the family and raised herself to be so strong, which shows how much she cared.

But now times are better and families are more affluent, so there is really no need to wash dishes with cold water in the middle of winter.

Liu Hui seemed to know what he was thinking. "The water isn't cold. It's warm from the well. We have warm water on the stove. I'll use warm water to wash from now on, okay?"

Xia Youyou also felt guilty, "Brother, please recruit a few more people."

"Yes." Cao An nodded, ignoring Liu Hui's attempts to stop him. "We're hiring a dishwasher and a cashier here, and we're hiring two more for the guesthouse, either temporary or permanent."

Liu Hui felt helpless when she saw that they didn't listen to her.

Cao An held her somewhat disappointed hand and said, "Mom, it's not that we don't want you to work, but you really can't be so tired. We originally wanted to give you a good life. If you keep running around like this every day, you might as well not open this restaurant!"

Afraid she'd feel lost, he softened his tone and said, "You can help look after the guesthouse for us every day, or even the small supermarket. You can also watch TV and chat with the neighbors in the square when you're free. You won't be bored at all."

Xia Youyou made up her mind and held Cao An's hand. "Mom, I won't leave. I'll stay at home with you."

"That won't do. You all have important things to do. How can you accompany a useless old woman like me?" Liu Hui shook her head and refused.

Qi Siling helped explain, "Mom, I'm going to Pengcheng in the next two days, and Youyou will be at home with you. There's something else that I just confirmed, but I haven't had time to tell you yet."

He touched Xia Youyou's head and his tone softened. "Huada University is about to receive its first batch of computers. Youyou was asked to teach at Huada University. You will teach here in the future, and I can spend more time with you at home."

Liu Hui was shocked. "Teach...teach? She is so young now, can she be a teacher?" She is not even nineteen yet, how can she teach students who are older than her?

"Mom, do you look down on me?" Xia Youyou looked at her with a pouty face and a stubborn look.

"No." Liu Hui waved her hands repeatedly. "I'm not looking down on you. I'm just worried that you won't be able to control the situation."

Xia Youyou then smiled and said, "No, Mom, all the students at Huadu University are studious. Everyone is eager to learn and will not make trouble." What's more, computer classes are different from computer technology classes. She is confident that she can make the course lively and interesting.

Liu Hui was relieved and happy that the girl could stay at home, otherwise it would be a torture for her to always go out with these grown men.

Cao An stood up and said, "Mom, I'll go get your future daughter-in-law."

"What?" Liu Hui hadn't reacted yet and looked up at her strong son in confusion.

"Mom, it's Sister Naru." Xia Youyou squeezed Cao An aside and sat next to Liu Hui. "Brother confirmed his relationship with Sister Naru before he left, but he kept it a secret from you."

Cao An slapped her on the head, but Qi Siling blocked it.

"What nonsense are you talking about?" After glaring at Qi Siling, he continued, "I wasn't home, and I was worried that she wouldn't feel comfortable eating at home, so I waited until I got back to announce it."

Liu Hui scolded, "This is your own home from now on, how can you not feel comfortable?" But she also understood and waved him away, "Go ahead and treat them well."

Xia Youyou waved at him, "Brother, let's invite the people from Sister Ru's dormitory to come over for dinner. We didn't treat them well last time."

Liu Hui finally put her worries to rest. After Cao An left, she grabbed Xiao Hai on her left and said, "Haizi, what about you? Is there anyone you like at school?"

Xiao Hai's scalp tingled, and he forced a smile and said, "Mom, I'm not in a hurry."

"Of course you're not anxious. You'll be 22 after the Chinese New Year. Your brother Qi is only a little older than you. He's been married for a year, and there's still no sign of you." Liu Hui was anxious. They didn't let her worry about the chores at home. It would be nice if she could have a grandchild to take care of her.

"Mom, I just want to study hard and make more money. I haven't thought about getting married yet." Xiao Hai said truthfully. Besides, the girls at school were too fierce. He liked delicate girls like Youyou.

Liu Hui knew she couldn't be impatient, so she had to give up.

Seeing that she no longer insisted on this matter, Xiao Hai felt relieved but also melancholy.

It's not easy to find a partner. They have to be compatible with you and your personality. There's only one girl like Youyou who is so soft and charming. Where can I find a girl like her?

His gaze fell on Xia Youyou, his eyes soft.

In fact, he is already very satisfied. Now they are not relatives but better than family members.

Xia Youyou noticed his gaze and looked back with a smile.

Their eyes met, and Xiao Hai's heart softened when he saw her innocent look.

This kind of Xia Youyou is the sister of his dreams.

Qi Siling watched this scene with a smile on his face. He understood everything clearly, but he didn't feel jealous at all.

He knew that Xiao Hai was a sensible man.