Li Cheng'an waited for his father to come back downstairs and casually mentioned what happened at noon.
Li Hanting thought Su Jingjing was abusing the two children again, but who knew she would kindly give him such expensive snacks as fruit and walnut cakes. It seems she wasn't just putting on a show.
After dinner, the father and his two sons returned to the house, where a sumptuous meal was laid out on the table. For the sake of the delicious food, Li Cheng'an temporarily put aside his prejudice against the old hag, after all, no one can resist the temptation of good food.
The two children were engrossed in their food, but Li Hanting's doubts continued to grow. It was hard not to wonder why someone who never cooked would suddenly become so skilled.
When did you start learning to cook?
The man's sharp gaze fixed on her, and Su Jingjing paused in her hand, which was holding a cucumber. Her mind raced, trying to find a better excuse.
She tried to remain calm as she replied, "I learned it from my mom."
He couldn't possibly investigate whether the matter was true or false, could he? As far as I can remember, this man had never been to the original owner's house since they got married.
Su Jingjing was afraid that if she continued talking, she wouldn't be able to hold back, so she only ate half a bowl of rice and left the table, lying that she was on a diet.
However, this is not an excuse; she doesn't want to live with so much fat on her body.
As soon as she sat down at the table, the two children began to feast, picking up pig intestines one bite after another, eating with great relish.
After dinner, she asked the man to clear the dishes. Although she wanted to make changes, she didn't want to take on all the housework and let the man act like a king when he came home. One thing that pleased her about Li Hanting was that he wasn't chauvinistic and was willing to humble himself and go into the kitchen.
Since he has this strength, let's continue to develop it.
Li Hanting quietly cleared away the dishes. Housework was always his job, and as long as Su Jingjing didn't cause any trouble, doing some housework wasn't a big problem.
Seeing his father doing housework again, Li Cheng'an immediately felt dissatisfied, and sure enough, he reverted to his old ways after only one day.
Su Jingjing wasn't unaware of her son's glare, but she ignored it and went straight to the bathroom. Soon, she could hear the faint sound of running water; the flow was rather weak, so she had to fill the tub beforehand.
Despite this, she didn't mind; the room had a bathroom, which was a hundred times better than a public toilet.
In the sweltering summer heat, this overweight woman was sweating profusely even while walking, let alone after a busy day.
The two mud-covered monkeys were jumping around under the scorching sun all day long and hadn't taken a bath for several days. The original owner was indifferent to it, and Li Hanting, a grown man, didn't take good care of them.
Thinking that her two children would be going to school tomorrow, she knew they had to be thoroughly cleaned, and she couldn't stand the smell of sweat in the house.
After finally filling the tub with water, just as she was about to take the two children in for a bath, the little rascal struggled fiercely and wouldn't let her touch him at all.
You brat, I'm your mother now, and I refuse to believe I can't control you.
"Dad, save me."
Su Jingjing gave the man a heads-up beforehand, saying firmly, "The two children haven't had a bath for several days. If they don't get one soon, they'll start to stink tomorrow."
Li Hanting looked down at the newspaper, pretending not to see anything, which was actually an admission of her behavior.
"What business is it of yours if I stink?"
Ignoring the brat's shouts, she resolutely took off his dirty shirt, and just as she was about to take off his pants, the brat finally gave in.
"I'll do it myself."
Li Cheng'an covered his pants, the blush spreading from his face to the back of his ears and neck. He really didn't expect the old hag to be so shameless. If this got out, how would he ever face anyone again?
A smile bloomed on Su Jingjing's lips. It seemed that this kid was only responsive to force.
She gave him a few instructions and then gently closed the door. The brat usually took a bath by himself, so she wasn't worried at all.
Boys take showers quickly too; in just a few minutes, he came out with his hair all wet. And you know what? The rascal was actually quite handsome. If this were in later years, he'd be a total heartthrob!
Otherwise, he wouldn't have become a heartthrob for countless girls when he grew up.
There were no hair dryers in those days, and there was no night breeze in the room. If you had wet hair, you might catch a cold, so I had to let him wipe it with a dry towel.
Li Cheng'an obediently accepted her towel, and felt much more refreshed after taking a shower.
Next, they continued to fill the tub with water to bathe Yuanyuan. The little girl's face was covered in pudding. For some reason, Yuanyuan was always a step behind the brat. She couldn't bathe on her own at all. The original owner of this body didn't take care of her, so she rarely took a bath throughout the year.
Looking at the trembling little girl in front of her, Su Jingjing held the little girl's hand, and a gentle smile slowly appeared on her lips.
"Yuanyuan, shall Mommy wash you?"
Li Yuanyuan trembled, her eyes filled with terror and helplessness. She remembered how her mother had pinched her hard when she bathed her.
The man took a long stride, pulled Yuanyuan into his arms, and gently comforted her, saying that the weather was hot and a bath would make her feel better.
"Dad is outside. If you need anything, just shout."
What does it mean to have something to do?
After saying that, he gave Su Jingjing a warning look.
Su Jingjing suddenly realized that the book mentioned that when the original owner was bathing Yuanyuan, she would pinch her arms and legs all the time, places that could be hidden by clothes, so Li Hanting would not notice at all.
Because she knew that Yuanyuan wouldn't tattle, Li Cheng'an did notice the scars on his sister's body and tried to tattle several times, but the original owner of the body threatened him from behind.
Although she knew that Yuanyuan had been abused by the original owner, Su Jingjing almost burst into tears when she saw so many bruises on the child's body.
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