Chapter 445 - 379: The Son-in-law’s Return Makes a Difference
Rong Yan stepped back with a smile, putting a slight distance between them.
"It wasn’t a reward for your work just now, but a reward for handing over your money voluntarily, even though that’s what you’re supposed to do."
You can’t stop a man from turning over his wages.
It’s not about the amount of money, what’s important is his attitude.
Qin Ye nodded, "All the money should be handed over to the wife."
He wasn’t earning much now, if he kept it for himself... would he still be human?
"That’s a good attitude to have, keep it up. Alright, let’s go out!"
Qin Ye: ...
Is this all we’re talking about?
Nothing else?
"What, you have something else to say to me?"
Qin Ye had a lot to say, like some recent events at home...
After all, he wanted to know every little thing about his wife... but at this moment, he couldn’t utter a single word.
Seeing him silent and showing no intention of leaving the room, still glued to his stool, Rong Yan raised an eyebrow.
Qin Ye struggled for a while, then remembered seeing a woman talking with his wife from a distance when he had just returned.
Although he didn’t hear their conversation clearly, it obviously wasn’t particularly friendly.
So he asked, "Wife, was that person here to cause trouble earlier?"
Rong Yan looked at him, "There was a bit of a grudge... It’s a long story..."
"I have time to listen," Qin Ye said, sensing the grudge... and feeling this was no ordinary matter.
Those people must have come to bully his wife.
After all, his wife never caused trouble, but excellent people always attract envy from some... who keep coming to cause disturbances.
Rong Yan looked at him, "Actually, the matter has been resolved."
Qin Ye: "Wife, tell me! I’ve been away from home for a while, and I want to know what’s happened here."
Hearing his insistence, Rong Yan dragged a chair over for herself and began to slowly recount...
Qin Ye listened with growing anger, not expecting so much to have happened during this time.
Especially on the night when three burglars had broken in, his anger peaked.
But he said nothing, just quietly listening... until his wife finished speaking, then he spoke with full apology, "Wife, it’s my fault for not being home. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have had to work so hard!"
He could hardly imagine if his wife had slept a little deeper that night... would the burglars have succeeded?
"What are you talking about, we both do it for this home. And I’m really not that weak. I can protect myself and this home."
It wasn’t bragging... the tasks women could do, she could handle, and sometimes she could even manage tasks meant for men.
"In the future, if you encounter such dangers, the most important thing is to ensure your own safety."
"Okay, I understand." Even those three cowards that night... even if there had been twenty or thirty of them, she could have knocked them down.
But she had no intention of staunchly arguing with Qin Ye over such an issue.
To avoid further discussion, she simply changed the subject, "By the way, did you see Xiaohei in the yard?"
Qin nodded, "I saw it."
Such a big dog lying there, how could he not see it.
"Having that dog around is good, but... why doesn’t it bark when it sees me?"
A dog that doesn’t bark at strangers is useless to keep.
"That dog has just been lazy recently, and besides, you were chatting so happily with its feeder... it thinks you’re family."
Qin Ye: ...
"That dog is named Xiaohei, and it was brought over by Qin Zhen. It has already become your mother-in-law’s beloved. In this household, its status is far above mine."
When Qin Ye heard what his wife had said, the corners of his mouth imperceptibly curved upwards.
"Alright, we’ve been in the room long enough. Let’s get out of here quickly!" Otherwise, people might think there’s something fiery going on between them.
Just as Qin Ye was about to agree, his mother-in-law’s voice came from outside the yard, "Qin, you can come out to eat now."
Where could Qin Ye make Madam Rong wait? This time he didn’t need Rong Yan to urge him, and he got up immediately, "Wife, Mom’s calling us. Let’s go out and eat now!"
It was a hot day, and Madam Rong was bustling alone in the kitchen while he hadn’t helped at all... He really felt somewhat guilty.
"Okay, let’s go!" Rong Yan also stood up and walked outside.
Qin Ye followed behind her.
Madam Rong saw them both with neat clothing and hairstyles not even disturbed, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
If it weren’t for the dishes being ready for a while now, leaving them down any longer would spoil the taste.
She really didn’t want to call those two.
Didn’t you see that she didn’t even approach their door to call them out... only shouting from inside the yard?
"Mom!" Qin Ye looked somewhat embarrassed.
Fortunately, he hadn’t been up to anything just now; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to face his mother-in-law with such composure.
Madam Rong was all smiles, "Dinner’s ready. Let’s eat!"
Qin Ye nodded, "Okay."
Then they all went to the main room.
The dishes were already set on the table.
Qin Mei was busy dividing up empty bowls and chopsticks.
Upon seeing her older brother and sister-in-law come in, she quickly greeted them, "Big brother, sister-in-law!"
Rong Yan and Qin Ye walked over and took their seats.
"Indeed, when the son-in-law is here, it’s different. The dishes are all specially rich," Rong Yan couldn’t help but make a teasing remark as she looked at the full table.
Madam Rong shot her a glance, "You never shut up even while eating."
"Besides, what’s wrong with making more dishes when Qin comes back? He’s working hard at his job!"
Qin Ye quickly responded, "Mom, my work isn’t hard! It’s Mom who’s having a hard time... It’s so hot, and not easy cooking the meal."
Madam Rong’s heart was especially soothed by his words, "What hardship is there in cooking... Okay, let’s eat."
Rong Yan: ... Indeed, a person’s growth is endless.
Look at this guy, even learning to brownnose.
Her mom’s smile could almost stretch to the back of her head.
Madam Rong also sat down, and she started to serve dishes for Qin Ye, "Come, Qin, eat this..."
"Mom, I can do it myself."
"Then try this one..."
...
Rong Yan watched her enthusiastic mother and somehow... the meal lost its appeal.
After dinner, Qin Ye still managed to snatch the bowls and chopsticks from Madam Rong’s hands, "Mom, let me do it this time..."
"No need..." Madam Rong hurriedly refused, trying to snatch them back, but Qin Ye didn’t give her the chance.
Rong Yan watched the two of them fighting over even washing dishes, and the corner of her mouth twitched involuntarily.
"Stop fighting, be careful the bowls can’t take it..."
Madam Rong: ...