The family of three had enough shopping, and it was almost noon when Mu Shicangren brought some fresh vegetables. He rolled up his sleeves and said he wanted to prepare lunch for his father-in-law and mother-in-law.
The old couple was flattered and said they didn't need it. However, Yang Shushu was afraid that Xiao Muye would poison the three of them, so she kicked him away from the kitchen counter, asked him to help wash the vegetables, and sent the old couple to the room to watch TV.
In the kitchen, Yang Shushu called Yang Li: "What time is it? Why aren't you coming over?"
Yang Li said hurriedly on the phone: "I'll be there soon, I'll be there soon."
Yang Shushu: "Hurry up, it's time to eat. You're late, I won't wait for you."
Yang Li: "Okay, okay, prepare one more person. We have guests today."
Yang Shushu frowned: "Guests? What guests? I didn't invite anyone."
Yang Li: "Oh, don't worry about it, he is an honored guest anyway."
Yang Shushu was puzzled and hung up the phone. She asked Mu Shicang to go to the stove to light the fire while she went to ask her parents.
"Dad, Mom, are you inviting any other guests today?"
The couple was stunned for a moment: "No? What's wrong?"
Yang Shushu felt even more worried. She shook her head and said, "It's okay." She was about to leave when her mother stopped her and said, "Shushu, who else is coming?"
Yang Shushu: "Brother said he brought a distinguished guest, but I can't imagine who it is."
The Yang family looked at each other, also confused. Yang Shushu waved her hand and said, "Forget it. Maybe it's my brother's friend. We'll know when we see it."
After saying this, she was about to go back, but her mother grabbed her hand and said, "Shushu, we are very happy that you are so kind, but... I just saw that there are no tourists here, could it be..."
"Ah, Master Xiao Mu has a lot of money but nowhere to spend it, so he booked this place for a day. Don't worry, it's only for one day. You can stay here tonight. If you like, you can stay a few days longer. I think it will be lively tomorrow."
Although they had thought of it, the Yang couple were still shocked: "Paid...Paid?"
Yang Shushu could understand their feelings. As an ordinary citizen, she was also shocked, but as for money, you seem to get used to it after spending it for a while.
She felt that she had fallen into depravity now. It seemed that since she realized that she liked Mu Shicang, she didn't seem to care so much about money. Was this a good thing or a bad thing?
Come to think of it, it’s not a good thing. Whether you like it or not, dependence is not a good thing.
But she still comforted her father, saying that it was okay and that this was his filial duty, and then she returned to the kitchen.
Not long after, the sound of a car shutting down was heard at the door. Yang Shushu came out of the kitchen first. Mu Shicang was still struggling with the stove. The usually bright and handsome little Mu Ye had become a black rabbit.
When Yang Shushu arrived at the door, she saw Yang Li getting out of the car. She was trying to go around to the driver's side, but he got out by himself. When she saw him, she was stunned for a moment: "Mr. Ji?"
Ji Delu was holding an exquisite gift box in his hand. When he saw her, a friendly smile appeared on his pale face. "I heard from Mr. Yang that your father's birthday is today. I happened to be free, so I came to join in the fun. Miss Yang, you won't mind, right?"
Of course they mind. This is a family gathering. Why are you, an outsider, here?
But Yang Shushu couldn't say it to his face, so she could only force a smile and say, "Of course, it's our honor to have you here."
Yang Li stretched out his hand servilely: "Come on, Mr. Ji, please come in, come in."
As he spoke, he pointed to the small courtyard as if he was the owner of the place and said, "This is where my brother-in-law spent a lot of money and spent a whole day to celebrate my father's birthday. He..."
Yang Li suddenly stopped talking mid-sentence, staring blankly at the kitchen door. After staring for a long time, he yelled as if he had seen a ghost: "Sister...brother-in-law?"
Mu Shicang was wearing a white shirt and black trousers at this time, but the shirt and trousers were almost the same color, and there were a few pieces of black stove ash on his face. If it weren't for his extremely delicate and beautiful face, he might have been unrecognizable.
Ji Delu was also a little surprised when he saw this: "Little... Master Mu?"
Mu Shicang was calm. No matter how embarrassed he looked, Little Muye's eyes were always filled with unfathomable depth. He looked at Ji Delu with a half-smile: "I didn't expect Mr. Ji to come today."
After a moment of hesitation, Ji Delu returned to normal: "No, no matter what, Madam Xiaomu and I are friends, and Mr. Yang is also an old acquaintance. It doesn't matter if I don't know. Now that I know, I must send my blessings."
Mu Shicang smiled and nodded, without comment. He looked at Yang Shushu: "Shushu, the water is boiling."
Yang Shushu looked at Ji Delu and nodded, then went into the kitchen. Once she was in, she closed the door and looked at the ground with a serious expression: "What is Ji Delu going to do?"
Mu Shicang looked at her wary expression, as if she were guarding against a thief, and his mood couldn't help but improve: "Maybe he wants to please you and is attracted to you?"
Yang Shushu glared at him: "Is he in need of women? Why does he have to find a married woman? I always feel like he's targeting my parents, but why?"
Of course I want to compete with them for the girl!
But Mu Shicang was speechless and could only keep silent.
"Forget it. Today is Dad's birthday. I won't ruin his mood. Please help me check it out some other day to see what his purpose is." Yang Shushu shook her head and started to prepare lunch.
Mu Shicang remained silent, feeling happy about her trust in him, but also worried about how she would react if she knew the truth one day.
"Mu Shicang, you'd better not stay here. Go to the living room and accompany my parents. I'm afraid Ji Delu will scare them." Yang Shushu suddenly said with a spoon in her hand.
Mu Shicang thought for a moment and stood up: "Okay, I'll get Yang Li to help you."
Mu Shicang went to the well in the yard, washed his hands and face, and returned to the living room.
As soon as he arrived in the living room, he felt that the atmosphere here was not right. Yang Li stood aside, at a loss. When he came in, the atmosphere became even more weird in an instant.
But he seemed not to notice and glanced at Yang Li: "Go to the kitchen and help Shushu."
He has always been rude to Yang Li. This was instructed by Yang Shushu. She said: Don't take him too seriously. If you are too polite to him, he will be angry and use your name to cheat people and cause trouble. In the end, my dad will have to clean up his mess. Don't be nice to him.
Yang Li didn't think much of it, and was even a little happy. The atmosphere in the room was really not right, but he was confused and thought it would be better to hide away. After all, he had a capable brother-in-law here, and his parents would not suffer any loss.
Yang Li went out. Mu Shicang took a look at the exquisite box placed in front of Yang's father. The old couple sat there with a look of panic and rejection on their faces. When they saw him coming, their faces seemed even more nervous.
He pretended not to notice, walked over, and opened a cabinet: "Dad, today is your birthday, Shushu and I prepared a gift for you. My grandfather has difficulty walking and can't come in person, but he asked me to bring you a birthday gift."
As he spoke, he placed two ancient and heavy boxes next to the exquisite box and naturally pushed the things aside: "May your misfortunes be as vast as the East Sea and your life be as long as the Southern Mountains."
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