Li Xiaoli's words, "Change my sister-in-law," caused everyone's expressions to change.
Especially Zhou Xiaoye.
She had been living in the Li family for some time, and although she had long since adapted to being the Li family's daughter-in-law, she was still only engaged and not married.
Therefore, she sometimes feels insecure.
She felt particularly apprehensive whenever Li Xiaoli accused Zhao Xiulian and Li Weidong of favoritism.
When Li Xiaoli directly said she would replace her sister-in-law, she panicked instantly.
“Lili, I…”
Zhou Xiaoye's face turned pale.
Before she could finish speaking, Li Weidong's face darkened: "Nonsense! Your sister-in-law is sitting right next to you, why would you want to change your sister-in-law?"
"Let me tell you, you'll only ever have Ono as your sister-in-law in this lifetime. If you dare say such nonsense again, I'll teach you a lesson!"
Zhao Xiulian nodded in agreement: "Your brother is right, don't talk nonsense anymore!"
Then he comforted Zhou Xiaoye: "Xiaoye, don't listen to this brat's nonsense. I've only ever had you as my daughter-in-law. There's no such thing as replacing you. If she says anything more, I'll teach her a lesson and get revenge for you!"
Zhou Xiaoye's worries suddenly vanished.
Looking into their concerned eyes, she couldn't help but smile: "Brother Weidong, Auntie, thank you..."
"What?!"
Li Xiaoli started shouting, "I said I'd change my sister-in-law, not that I'd kick Xiaoye out! She's my sister-in-law, and you all favor her."
"Then let Mom just take her in as her goddaughter. I want to see if you can still be biased when they're all daughters!"
Zhao Xiulian shoved a chopstick at him: "Even if Xiaoye is my daughter, I'll still favor her!"
"Why?!"
"Don't you have any self-awareness?"
Zhao Xiulian listed them off: "Not only are your grades bad, but you're also lazy and good-for-nothing. Asking you to do any work is like asking you to die. How can you compare to Xiao Ye?"
Li Weidong interjected, "You should be glad that Xiaoye is your sister-in-law and not your sister, otherwise you would need another person to discipline you."
Zhou Xiaoye couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Enraged, Li Xiaoli threw down her chopsticks and yelled, "I'm ignoring you all!"
He turned around and went back to his room.
Zhou Xiaoye was a little worried: "She hasn't finished eating yet, let me take some in."
"Ignore her."
Li Weidong scoffed, "That's just how this girl is. She'll come out on her own when she gets hungry."
Zhou Xiaoye refused to listen, took a bowl, filled it with pig's trotters and vegetables, and went into the house with the bowl.
A moment later, the sounds of the two laughing and joking could be heard from inside.
“These two girls…”
Zhao Xiulian smiled and shook her head.
Li Weidong's lips also curled up slightly.
...
As Zhou Xiaoye and Li Xiaoli bickered and teased each other, their feelings for each other deepened, and she became more and more accustomed to life in the Li family.
However, she still blushes when talking to Li Weidong, especially when they are alone together, she is so shy that she can't lift her head.
Li Weidong both loved and hated her for this.
He loved her shy and bashful appearance, but he also hated that shy nature.
He could act like a sister-in-law in front of Li Xiaoli, and sometimes he would even bully Li Xiaoli in his capacity as her sister-in-law.
But when she was in front of him, she was too shy to say even a single word, let alone call him "husband".
Li Weidong had several times caught Zhou Xiaoye and forced Li Xiaoli to call her "sister-in-law," but when it came to asking Zhou Xiaoye to call him "husband," he just couldn't bring himself to say it.
This is so frustrating.
Despite his frustration, he knew in his heart that Zhou Xiaoye was just that kind of person.
It seems impossible for me to hear the word "husband" before the wedding.
This young wife will have to wait several more years before she can officially become a wife!
That day, Li Xiaoli was complaining again early in the morning that Zhao Xiulian was being unfair.
The reason was that Zhao Xiulian asked her to sweep the yard and wipe the house down while she was at it.
Why is it only you who calls me Ono and not me?
Li Xiaoli retorted, "This favoritism is beyond what's acceptable!"
Zhou Xiaoye said sullenly from the side, "Just because I made breakfast today and washed the clothes, shouldn't it be your turn to sweep the floor and wipe the table?"
When she first moved in, she was very anxious and took on all the chores, both inside and outside the house.
But as time went on, under the constant nagging of Zhao Xiulian and Li Weidong, he also learned to occasionally 'slack off' and delegate some of the work to Li Xiaoli.
Li Xiaoli was displeased: "Since you've already done so much, can't you just do this as well?"
"cannot!"
"Hmph! I see right through you. You just think you're definitely going to be my sister-in-law, so you act all high and mighty, right?"
"That's right, that's what I was thinking, so go and sweep the floor."
"No, I want to play rock-paper-scissors with you. Whoever loses goes."
As Li Xiaoli spoke, she rubbed her hands together, ready to play the finger-guessing game.
Zhao Xiulian roared, "Li Xiaoli! Your sister-in-law has done so much work, and you complain about the little things you do? I'll beat you up, you believe me?"
Zhou Xiaoye casually picked up a broom and handed it over: "Auntie, use this to hit her, it hurts but won't hurt her."
Li Xiaoli was dumbfounded: "Zhou Xiaoye, you betrayed your comrades!"
The whole courtyard was filled with laughter and joy.
Li Weidong brushed his teeth, looked at this scene, and shook his head helplessly.
The two of them bickering all the time, which is nothing new to them.
He put the toothbrush back and was about to go to the field to check the water when the phone rang.
"Hello?"
"Wei Dong, it's me."
The call was from Shen Xiaoyan.
Li Weidong was taken aback and quickly asked, "Sister Xiaoyan, what's wrong?"
Since Shen Xiaoyan returned to the city, we haven't been in touch much. This sudden phone call must mean something's wrong.
As expected, Shen Xiaoyan said, "Are you free now? Come to the city; I have something very important to discuss with you."
Li Weidong frowned: "What is it?"
"We'll talk about it when you get here."
Shen Xiaoyan refused to say it over the phone.
Li Weidong knew her personality; she wouldn't speak unless something was really wrong. So he nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go into the city to find you later."
After hanging up the phone, he changed his clothes and said to Zhao Xiulian, "Mom, I'm going to the city. Don't cook lunch for me."
"What's up?"
Zhao Xiulian was somewhat curious.
Zhou Xiaoye, who was originally playing around with Li Xiaoli, also perked up his ears.
Li Weidong shook his head: "Xiaoyan has something to take care of. I'll come back as soon as I've dealt with it."
"Okay, then go quickly and be careful on the road."
Zhao Xiulian waved her hand.
Li Weidong pushed his motorcycle out and prepared to get on.
Just then, Zhou Xiaoye suddenly spoke up: "Brother Weidong, wait!"
"What's wrong?"
"I……"
Zhou Xiaoye clutched the hem of her clothes, glancing at him shyly and timidly: "I have something to tell you."
Li Weidong became increasingly puzzled: "What is it? Tell me!"
Zhou Xiaoye hesitated, "It's not convenient here. You...you come with me, let's find a secluded place and I'll talk to you there!"
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