"Got it, I'll keep trying."

I'll strive to one day earn a perfect score from your great-aunt, so I can be proud of myself.

To be honest, I've lived for over twenty years and never gotten a perfect score.

"If I could get a perfect score of 100 in this lifetime, I would be very proud." He cupped her cheeks and gently kissed her.

"Okay, if you do well, I won't be stingy when it's time to give you full marks." She adjusted her position and nestled quietly in his arms.

"By the way, I'm going to the county tomorrow."

"Then it will just be you and Yanliu at home, so you have to be careful." Gu Yanbai patted her head, his eyes filled with reluctance.

But there was no other way; he was a man who had to support his family, so even if he was reluctant, he had to leave.

"Are you planning to relieve Zhou Mingjie of his shift?" Su Nianxue looked up and asked.

"No, him... I guess he'll be busy for the next few days."

"What's wrong with him?" Su Nianxue asked.

"He's just like me now, having to take care of his aunt in the family."

Just thinking about Zhou Mingjie's utterly hopeless look today makes him want to laugh.

People who once vowed to live a carefree life seem to become no different after getting married and having children.

No, perhaps her life is even harder than his.

“You mean…” Her eyes brightened slightly, and she understood what he meant by what he hadn’t said.

Yes, just as you think.

If you ever get bored, you can go to town and visit Yang Hongxing. Then you two will have something in common to talk about!

"Okay!" To be honest, she really wanted to go to town to see her.

It turned out she didn't have a stomach problem, but was pregnant.

"But there's one thing: you have to let Yanliu stay with you, understand?" He was really worried about leaving her alone.

"knew.

You should focus on your own business; don't worry about me.

Then I'll help you pack your luggage.

"By the way, how many days are you going this time? I'd like to..." She opened the wardrobe door and turned around to ask.

Gu Yanbai felt a little uneasy. Wasn't this a bit too hasty? He didn't see a trace of reluctance on her face.

"What's wrong? I'm asking you a question. How many days are you going to be gone?" she asked again.

"I'm not going!" Gu Yanbai sat on the edge of the bed, somewhat sullen.

"What's wrong?" She walked up to him and stood in front of him, peering at him.

Now that Zhou Mingjie was no longer there to help, she knew he had no choice but to go.

I wonder what kind of temper they're throwing this time?

Gu Yanbai pulled her into his arms and slapped her on the bottom, saying, "How can you be so heartless, woman?"

Su Nianxue was a little confused, "What did I do to offend you this time?"

"Didn't you say you were going to the county for a few days? I'm helping you pack."

Why are you so eager to do this?

"I've been home with you for quite some time now, don't you have anything else to say?" He looked at her expectantly.

"What did you say? Have a safe trip?" she asked tentatively.

"Change the word." He gritted his teeth inwardly; this word was far too perfunctory.

"So, smooth sailing...?"

"I'm just going to the county town. Where do you plan to take this wind? A thousand miles away or ten thousand miles away?" Gu Yanbai suddenly felt his teeth itching again.

"Then come back soon!" She seemed to understand why he was unhappy.

"That's more like it. Okay, I'll be back as soon as I'm done." That was a more palatable response!

How many days will you be gone?

"It's really hard to say." He scratched his head in frustration; things were indeed a bit inconvenient without Zhou Mingjie.

"Then let me pack a few more things for you!"

That evening, Gu Yanbai coaxed her to stop fussing again.

When he finished, he rubbed his wrist and smiled meaningfully, "These days have really been quite long."

Su Nianxue...

"Stop talking nonsense and go to sleep!"

……………

The next day, when Su Nianxue woke up, the bed was still warm, but the person was gone, along with the bundle on the table.

"Sister-in-law, get up! Let's go to town together today!"

"Okay!" She decided to go out for a walk with her to clear her head.

After the two finished their meal, they slowly made their way to town in a donkey cart.

First, they delivered the tofu to the restaurant, and then they went to Zhou Mingjie's house together.

The two had just finished work and returned. That's right, Zhou Mingjie had also gone to sell steamed buns with Yang Hongxing.

She glanced at the two of them with a mocking look in her eyes, and thought, "Tsk tsk, they've gotten along even better in just a few days."

"What brings you two here?" Yang Hongxing felt a little uncomfortable being looked at.

"We heard you had some good news, so we came to see you," Su Nianxue said with a smile.

Yang Hongxing pursed her lips, a hint of shyness on her face. "It's all Zhou Mingjie's fault for having such a big mouth. He made such a big fuss about it and everyone knows about it."

Su Nianxue smiled and said, "Hey, isn't he happy?"

Besides, this is a good thing, why hide it? It's good to share it and make everyone happy.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Mingjie felt very comforted. "My sister-in-law really understands me."

Yang Hongxing was about to go to the kitchen to get some water when he quickly stopped her, saying, "You sit with your sister-in-law for a while, I'll go!"

After he had walked away, Su Nianxue laughed and said, "This guy has really changed his ways!"

She still remembers when they first got married, Zhou Mingjie treated her with utter contempt.

Unexpectedly, things took a complete 180-degree turn.

"I wish he wasn't home! He's always causing trouble!" Yang Hongxing's tone betrayed her undisguised disgust.

"Hongxing, don't say that in front of him in the future."

It's a good thing that he's willing to learn these things; you should encourage him more.

It's normal to not do well at first; don't keep discouraging him.

Even if you can't stand it, just bear with it and wait until he gets used to it.

Think back to when we first started learning to do housework; we went through the same thing.

"Men, you need to coax her more." She leaned close to her ear and whispered.

She only thought of giving her some pointers because she saw that the two had a good relationship.

Of course, she gradually figured out these principles through her interactions with Gu Yanbai.

Yang Hongxing was stunned for a moment, then took her words to heart.

But soon she laughed, "Is this how you coax your partner?"

"Of course!" Su Nianxue smiled as well.

Yang Hongxing glanced at Gu Yanliu and said, "Your sister-in-law is right here. Aren't you afraid she'll tell her brother on you?"

"No, no, Sister Hongxing, please don't tease me."

"I've been on my sister-in-law's side from the very beginning. You can ask her if you don't believe me." Gu Yanliu waved her hands repeatedly with a smile.

"Alright, Hongxing, stop teasing our Yanliu."

My partner often says, "Yanliu and I are like brothers!"