I think this guy is implying that I'm old, but unfortunately I have no proof.

The Yu family's child was still trying to fight back fiercely when Shao Ruihua suddenly said, "Aren't you afraid Mu Leyu will beat you up? He's her own uncle. If you dare to act recklessly, you probably won't see the sun tomorrow. Go do what you're supposed to do and stop being so ungrateful. I can't control what you do outside, but you'd better behave yourself in this compound. If I see you bullying someone again, don't blame me for being impolite."

The child seemed to have taken it to heart. He glared fiercely at everyone present, spat, and turned to leave. That look he gave was quite unpleasant.

As I watched the child's retreating figure, I couldn't help but shake my head. This child had been spoiled rotten.

I've been through that age myself, and you can actually tell whether a child is mischievous or just inherently bad.

The Yu family is truly declining with each generation.

When I got home, I saw Xun Shichou plucking chicken feathers as soon as I entered the yard.

Just think of his dignified and refined appearance, and the white shirt he was wearing, squatting there plucking chicken feathers—it all looks kind of funny.

Seeing me return, he didn't even look up and said, "Come and help."

I walked over and asked, "What can I do for you?"

He pointed to a simple wood-burning stove set up not far away and said, "Add some hot water for me. Jing Shu said that the chicken feathers must be plucked clean."

"She's making you pluck chicken feathers, but what's she doing herself?" I asked curiously.

"She was cooking with her sister and aunt."

"She can cook?"

"Of course we would! How could we not? Otherwise, how would we live?" Xun Shichou rolled his eyes at me and said irritably.

"You wouldn't bully her, would you? She never does these things at home."

"Is that how you see me?"

I muttered to myself, "Who knows?"

Later I learned that after the two got married, Xun Shichou took on all the household affairs most of the time, while Mu Jingshu, like Lin Ying back then, devoted herself to her work.

When two people are together, one of them has to give up some things for the life to be more harmonious.

In Mu Jingshu and Xun Shichou's small family, it was clear that Xun Shichou was the one who catered to them.

Xun Shichou was mainly responsible for treating psychological problems at the General Hospital of the Military Region, which gave him more time compared to Mu Jingshu.

After dinner, Mu Jingshu took me and Xun Shichou for a walk.

On the way, I was curious about how the two of them got together, so I jokingly asked, "Who fell for whom first?"

Mu Jingshu said generously, "It must be me. He's a high-and-mighty guy. If I hadn't brought him into the secular world, I guess he would never have gotten married in his life."

I asked suspiciously, "Are you sure you were the one who fell for him first, and that he didn't deliberately lure you into this? Any unattainable beauty wouldn't be dragged into the mundane world unless he had his eye on you. You're still too naive; he's been a fox since he was a child."

Mu Jingshu wavered a little, stopped and looked at Xun Shichou seriously, "Is what the third brother said true?"

Xun Shichou chuckled, took her hand, nodded, and said, "I've liked you for a long time, but you're too outstanding, and I'm afraid you wouldn't look down on me."

Mu Jingshu hugged Xun Shichou's arm and laughed heartily, saying proudly, "So I'm that outstanding? I actually won the heart of this unattainable beauty so early on. You have no idea how nervous I was back then. Even on our wedding day, I still felt it was unreal, always thinking that Xun Shichou accepted me because of my second sister-in-law. At that time, I thought, even if it's because of my second sister-in-law, it doesn't matter, because I like him so much."

As Mu Jingshu spoke, her eyes reddened, indicating that this matter was weighing heavily on her mind.

Xun Shichou pulled her into his arms, gently stroking her head, and said, "How could you think like that? If I didn't truly love you, how could I possibly marry you?"

I covered my eyes and said irritably, "That's enough. If you want to be affectionate, go home. It's too much of an eyesore to do it in public like this."

Mu Jingshu, holding Xun Shichou's arm, scoffed, "You're supposed to be someone who studied abroad, yet you act like a country bumpkin. Haven't you ever seen couples in love kissing in the street abroad?"

I retorted, "How can that be the same?"

Just as we were about to start arguing again, Xun Shichou suddenly asked me, "Are you planning to help your brother-in-law manage the company from now on?"

I nodded and said, "My brother-in-law's business is so big that someone has to manage it. He and his children can't possibly focus their energy on it. The research funding for the Northwest can't be stopped, and neither can other research funding. I'm putting my knowledge to good use."

Xun Shichou said earnestly, "If there's anything I can do to help, just say so. This isn't just your responsibility."

I patted him on the shoulder, feeling quite warm inside. If Chen Jianguo were still here, he would definitely fight alongside me, but Xun Shichou has his own responsibilities.

There are currently too few psychology experts in China. Both the military and the police are in great need of psychologists, and as society develops, the need for psychologists will only increase.

I just want to earn more money to be their strong support, so that their achievements will become greater and greater.

“We’re doing great right now. Everyone is working hard in their own field, and I’ll just focus on making money. That way, you won’t have to worry about money when you’re doing your research. Don’t worry, I may not have any other skills, but no one can match my knack for making money.”

Mu Jingshu joked, "I heard you made a lot of money abroad? That's impressive! You can make money while studying, how did you do it?"

"That's easy, just trade stocks, that's putting your knowledge to good use."

"How much did you earn?" Mu Jingshu asked curiously.

Xun Shichou also looked at me curiously.

"It's alright, it just shocked them about their so-called high society."

"No one is making things difficult for you?" Xun Shichou suddenly asked.

"Yes! Of course they did. At first, they tried to win me over, but when that failed, they threatened me. Those so-called high society people are even more thuggish than local thugs. If my brother-in-law hadn't trained me, I might not have come back unscathed."

"Didn't the school give you any trouble?"

"I almost didn't graduate with my doctorate. Luckily, my advisor helped me. After all, he's a national treasure in his country. Those people wouldn't risk offending such a big shot for someone as uncertain as me."

"You didn't make all their money, did you?"

"No more than that, their country probably had more than half a year's tax revenue back then," I said proudly.

"You're really lucky to have come back," Xun Shichou said with a smile.

"I'm also kind-hearted; I donated a teaching building and a laboratory to my alma mater. Do you know the names of that building and laboratory?"

"The third floor?" Mu Jingshu burst into laughter after saying that.

"The teaching building is called Ze Rui Building, and the laboratory is called Dongfanghong."