Chapter 78 Unexpectedly Exhilarating
After that day, Xie Yuduo tried his best to handle things in the front study and returned home early every day.
One day, he unexpectedly had some free time and went to the backyard to have dinner with his family.
Xie Yuduo hadn't eaten at home for a long time. When dinner started, he discovered that Chen Qi was the busiest person at the dinner table.
Compared to two years ago, the Xie family's dining table was obviously much more sumptuous, and there were many maids and servants serving them. However, as the daughter-in-law and granddaughter-in-law of the family, Chen Qi and Sun still had to be busy at the table serving rice, soup, and dishes to the elders.
At the Xie family's dinner table, everyone was present except the old lady. This was a rare time when Second Aunt felt like an elder.
Sun never ate dinner much, and today she said she was not feeling well and did not come, so Chen Qi was the only one who took care of everyone's meal.
From the moment they sat down, Xie Yuduo's eyes never left her. Just when she was about to stand up to fill the empty bowl of soup that her second uncle had just put down, he held her shoulder.
"Sit down and eat your meal."
During the meal, she was busy running around but didn't eat much.
No wonder I've lost some weight recently.
Xie Yuduo picked up a piece of silver fish meat for her with chopsticks.
"Eat your favorite food."
Seeing this, the second uncle hurriedly picked up the empty bowl at hand and filled himself with soup.
Second Aunt couldn't help wanting to say something, but the eldest brother gave her a warning look, making her swallow her words back.
Recently, the Xie family has become extremely wealthy, so wealthy that everyone knows about it.
This is the family business that Xie Yuduo earned single-handedly.
Without him, there would be no Xie family on Silver Lion Street today.
Although there were elders above them and a big brother below them, the Xie family did not say it explicitly, but everyone knew it in their hearts -
Now, he is the real head of the family.
Chen Qi really had a poor appetite and couldn't even finish the white rice left in her bowl. Seeing him picking up some food for her again, she quickly covered her bowl and turned sideways to speak to him in a low voice.
"It's hot, and I have no appetite... I can't even finish what's in the bowl."
Xie Yuduo checked her expression and saw that she really didn't want to eat anymore, so he put the food he had picked up with his chopsticks into his own bowl.
Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to continue working hard to finish the rice in her bowl.
Then, Xie Yuduo reached out and took her bowl, and put the half bowl of food she had left into his own bowl.
"I'll help you eat."
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Chen Qi: !!!! (Isn’t there food all over the table? Why are you eating mine? Is there a rule in your family that you can’t leave any rice grains after eating?)
Xie family: ... (Buried in eating)
Yu Jing: Hey, second brother, I don’t want to eat either!
Xie Yuduo didn't even raise his eyes.
"Children need to eat more so they can grow taller... and look better."
Yujing: ...Okay then. (He buries his head in his food)
Shen Qi wanted to hit him, but she couldn't step on his foot secretly in front of everyone.
I didn't step on it, but he lifted my leg and held it down, holding me so that I couldn't move.
Chen Qi couldn't walk, couldn't eat, and didn't need to get up to serve rice and soup to everyone. She had to use chopsticks to pick up food for Yu Jing who was sitting on the other side.
"Second brother is right, you should eat more."
…
After dinner, Xie Yuduo did not leave immediately. Instead, he called the maid who was in charge of the kitchen in front of everyone in the Xie family.
"Second Madam is not feeling well. For the past few months, her meals will be prepared individually. Use more fresh fish and shrimp, less spicy food, no leeks, and only the sweetest seasonal fruits. Once they are ready, you can send them directly to the east wing of the east courtyard."
After saying that, he added another sentence.
"And my share. Remember?"
The steward nodded repeatedly in agreement.
Xie Yuduo was very happy that he could finally have dinner alone with his wife.
Chen Qi also smiled and nodded.
She had noticed the various expressions on the faces of the people in the family.
But she knew that no matter how much the couple quarreled and fought each other in the room, it was okay.
But when you are in public, especially when Xie Yuduo speaks up to defend yourself, it is best not to offend him.
What's more, I am happy and free.
In addition to preparing special meals for Chen Qi, he learned that Wanxianglou would supply a small amount of iced food from June to August, so he ordered someone to order it for two months and have different dishes delivered every day.
He also called over the two stewards who often went to banquets to discuss business on his behalf, and told them to keep an eye out for the new dishes at the various restaurants while they were discussing business, and to have them bring over any good dishes to try.
As soon as the second master of the Xie family retired from the business world, he used all his powerful methods to support his wife.
After half a month, Chen Qi really gained some weight back.
Xie Yuduo rubbed the little flesh on her belly, feeling very satisfied.
Chen Qi was so tired while eating that she didn't even want to hit him.
Anyway, his reputation was out there, both good and bad, and she didn't want to care too much about it, so she let him arrange it as he pleased.
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In early June, the sun was setting in the west. Chen Qi was looking at the account book in the jade mirror in the west wing. Halfway through, she saw through the window that Xie Yuduo had returned to the yard, lifted the curtain and entered the house.
He rarely comes back at this time, so something must be going on.
Chen Qi hurried back to the east wing.
"What happened today? Why are you back so early?"
"I'm going to the provincial capital and will come back to pack my luggage."
Chen Qi nodded, this was a common occurrence.
He was a very courageous and careful person, something most people in the world couldn't match. Besides, he was used to traveling long distances, so she didn't need to worry about such a short itinerary.
"How many days will you be away this time?"
"About half a month."
Chen Qi was slightly surprised when she heard this.
"So long? In the past, it would take at most seven or eight days to return."
"I helped an old friend check some goods, then went to a few stores to ask about the latest wind direction, and also had to find time to go to my eldest sister's house. Add in the two days of travel time, and half a month is considered fast."
As he spoke, Chen Qi went inside, opened the wardrobe, and prepared the things he wanted to take.
If you are going to be away for more than ten days, you need to prepare clothes, shoes and socks.
Xie Yuduo closed the door and followed her in. He reached out from behind her and closed the wardrobe door she had just opened.
"Um?"
"not busy."
The man held her in his arms, kissed her and unbuttoned her clothes.
"Take care of this first."
Chen Qi quickly blocked it with her hand.
"It's broad daylight. If someone sees us again, we'll talk about it at night."
Xie Yuduo pulled away the hand that was in the way and exerted a little force to control it behind her.
"I can't wait until evening. I have to leave after dinner."
"Anyway... wait until I've packed my things... let go first..."
Boom, boom, boom.
Someone is knocking on the window outside.
Chen Qi was being kissed so hard that she was reluctant but willing. She was startled and quickly pushed him away. She fastened her clothes and walked over to open the window. It turned out to be a jade mirror.
"Sister-in-law, we haven't finished looking through the account book yet!"
Chen Qi felt her face getting hot and her heart pounding.
"Just watch first, I'll be there soon."
Xie Yuduo held her back and spoke to his sister through the window.
"Let's not look at the account book today. I want to see how your handwriting is doing. Take a pen and paper and go to the back to find Grandma, Dad, Second Uncle, Second Aunt, Eldest Sister-in-law, and Second Sister. Tell them I'm going to the provincial capital. Ask them carefully what they need to bring back. Write down the item and quantity one by one, writing every word neatly. Then write down what you want to eat and what you want to play with. After dinner, give it all to me."
Yujing was overjoyed to hear this. She thought, "Every time my brother went out, he would bring back lots of delicious food." She immediately obeyed the order and, as expected, took the paper and pen and went to the back.
Xie Yuduo slammed the window shut.
"Don't worry, this will keep her busy for a while."
"And there's a door..."
"It was closed when I came in."
Xie Yuduo unbuttoned her clothes again and kissed her again...
After all, it was broad daylight, and both of them took their time, doing whatever they wanted and enjoying themselves to the fullest. It was surprisingly enjoyable.
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