"Slap!" Su Xiao didn't like him and slapped his annoying hand away.
"Okay, okay, I'm not joking anymore. Don't be angry. Your puffed-up cheeks don't look good." Actually, he thought she was the best no matter what, and she always captivated his heart. Smiling, angry, shy... he loved every side of her.
Su Xiao ignored him, turned around and walked towards the door, calling out, "Go back now, I'm home."
Shang Ziming, shameless as ever, strode after her, grabbed her hand, and said with a hint of grievance, "I've spent the whole afternoon with you, and it's already this late. Aren't you going to invite me in for a hot meal?"
Eating? Oh right, they haven't had dinner yet.
Su Xiao's own stomach rumbled at an inopportune moment, and she reached out and rubbed it, feeling rather embarrassed.
Su Xiao didn't say anything, which was taken as tacit agreement to invite him to dinner.
As soon as the two entered, they saw Su Qiang and Huang Feiyan standing under the eaves, waiting for them.
"Xiaoxiao, you're finally back. Wash your hands first, then we'll have dinner." Huang Feiyan said and went into the kitchen. The food was all warm; she just needed to put it out.
Su Qiang looked at the two holding hands and said rather unhappily, "Why are you so late? A young lady should go home earlier. There are plenty of bad people out there."
That sounds like a very targeted remark.
Su Xiao glanced at Shang Ziming beside her, shook off his large hand, and walked straight to the well, answering Su Qiang's question as she spoke, "I understand."
Su Qiang was showing concern for her and giving Shang Ziming a warning, so she naturally wouldn't be ungrateful.
Su Qiang was very satisfied and smiled at Shang Ziming.
After a brief moment of surprise, Shang Ziming regained his composure and chose to ignore Su Qiang's harmless provocation.
After washing their hands with Su Xiao, they arrived at the dining room, where Huang Feiyan had already set out the food. Seeing them come in, she quickly greeted them, "Come and sit down to eat."
Su Xiao frowned slightly when she saw the four sets of bowls and chopsticks on the table, and said seriously, "Why don't you two eat first? Next time, you should eat first when it's time, you don't need to wait for me."
"It's nothing, I only waited a little while. I couldn't rest easy until you came back, and I couldn't eat anything." Su Qiang picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and put it into Su Xiao's bowl, saying with concern, "Eat more, you've been away for so long this time, you haven't been eating or sleeping well, you've had a hard time."
"Brother." Su Xiao said helplessly, somewhat amused and exasperated, "How have I worked hard? You see me every day, I just spend time with you guys."
“Your brother is right,” Shang Ziming rarely agreed with Su Qiang. “The hospital isn’t a place where you can stay comfortably.”
Shang Ziming also picked up a piece of food for her, saying, "I think you've lost weight; you should eat more."
Su Xiao was speechless. She got up and put some meat and vegetables on Shang Ziming, Su Qiang, and Huang Feiyan's plates, saying, "You two are injured and need to eat something nourishing. Yanzi has been working hard all by herself at home..."
Picking up food is something everyone can do; let's all do it together.
After picking up the rice, she immediately picked up her own bowl, lightly covering it with one hand, and watched them warily.
Everyone couldn't help but laugh at her antics.
"What are you doing? Alright, no more picking up food! Pick up whatever you like and eat!" Huang Feiyan spoke up, and the group exchanged smiles without objection, and then quieted down.
After dinner, Huang Feiyan made tea for him again. Su Xiao gave Su Qiang the property certificate and keys for the second courtyard house. "Brother, the house needs some renovations before it's habitable. What are your plans?"
Su Qiang looked through the property certificate, a little excited, "Brother, you own property in Beijing now?"
“Yes.” Su Xiao was happy to see him happy.
Su Qiang looked at Huang Feiyan with shining eyes, "Yanzi, come with me to see the house tomorrow, and we'll discuss how to decorate it."
Huang Feiyan blushed slightly and said somewhat shyly, "It's your own house, you can make your own decisions. Why are you asking me?"
"Of course I should ask you that," Su Qiang said seriously. "That will be our marital home in the future. As the lady of the house, it's your duty to decorate your own home."
"Oh dear, what are you saying?" Upon hearing the words "bridal chamber" and "mistress," Huang Feiyan's face flushed red as if erupting from a volcano, burning hot and almost steaming.
He hurriedly stood up and ran away.
“Hey…” Su Qiang stared blankly at her retreating figure.
Su Xiao looked at the two of them and laughed unkindly, "Haha... Brother, you still haven't won over your sister-in-law? Was all the teaching I gave you before for nothing?"
Su Qiang touched his nose in annoyance and forced a smile, "Nonsense, you've already taken care of it. It's just that Yanzi is shy. She was just blushing. Yes, she was just blushing."
"Okay, if you're shy, then be shy." Su Xiao smiled and knew when to stop. She wanted them to handle their own affairs; she didn't want to get too involved. After all, it would be the two of them living together in the future, and there would always be situations that needed to be worked out gradually.
"Brother, you can't overexert your leg. Find someone to do the renovations, don't try to save money by doing it yourself. These three months are for you to rest and recuperate, your leg isn't fully healed yet." Su Xiao warned him upfront, not wanting him to develop a chronic condition due to her negligence.
"I know that," Su Qiang replied cautiously, but he really didn't have any connections in Kyoto.
Su Qiang frowned as he thought about this.
Shang Ziming suddenly spoke up, "I'll be resting for the next few days. I'll take you to see the house tomorrow. Tell me how you want it done, and I'll help you find people. You just need to keep an eye on the construction progress."
Shang Ziming intended to help, after all, this was a big deal for his brother-in-law.
Hearing him say that, Su Xiao's eyes lit up instantly, and she said with delight, "Okay, then I'll have to trouble you with my brother's situation. Thank you."
"What are you thanking me for? Your brother is my brother too. I'm just doing something for family. There's no need for you to thank me." Seeing her happy made Shang Ziming extremely pleased. Some things were just a small favor for him, and to see her smile was truly worth it.
Looking at her adorable, smiling face, he couldn't help but reach out and tap her nose with his finger. "Silly girl."
"Oh dear, don't touch me like that." Su Xiao blushed, feeling a little overwhelmed by his doting gestures.
Su Qiang was so angry watching the two of them interact that he almost ground his teeth to powder. Were they flirting so openly in front of him?
His expression was complicated. Logically speaking, given Shang Ziming's qualifications, he was truly a perfect match for his sister.
But he just felt uneasy. His younger sister, whom he had watched grow up, was still so young, and now...
Sigh, I feel so heartbroken.
Now, he has to accept help from the other party, and he feels utterly useless and extremely frustrated.
"Brother, what are you thinking about? If you have any ideas these days, just tell him to do them. It's a rare opportunity." Su Xiao winked at him mischievously.
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