Chapter 149: 145 Father-in-law and Son-in-law Conversation

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Chapter 149: Chapter 145 Father-in-law and Son-in-law Conversation Madam Rong, who was just in the kitchen, heard Qin Yu say that his elder brother had found a rabbit, so she came out to have a look. “This rabbit is quite plump!” It had been a long time since Rong Yan had eaten rabbit meat, and she suddenly felt a little craving for it. “Mom, let’s make stir-fried rabbit meat tonight!” Madam Rong glanced at her, “All you think about is eating.” “Isn’t that what living in this world is all about, thinking about the next meal? I just like to take it easy now, it’s so good!” Life is just that simple; if one could lie back and enjoy like a salted fish, that would be truly great! In the past, she ate her own dad’s food, and now... still her own dad’s, after all, the goods in the “supermarket” space were left to her by her dad. “It’s good to be able to eat!” Qin Ye immediately sided with his wife. “The rabbit is better eaten fresh than just left sitting around, Mother, I’ll clean it up later, and I’ll cook tonight.” Madam Rong: ... Well! She was quite happy that her son-in-law was supportive of her daughter. Which mother wouldn’t hope for her daughter to marry a loving and caring husband? “You don’t need to cook, I can do it. For tonight, we’ll also steam some rice and stir-fry some cabbage.” She had a little money in her hands, and she would subsidize the family a bit when the time came. The whole family had suffered, especially Qin Mei, that fragile-looking girl... It was truly heartbreaking to see her frail appearance. During her time here, she thought she had to properly nourish these children. Qin Ye wanted to say something more, but Rong Yan didn’t give him a chance to talk, “You can handle the cleaning! For cooking, let my mom do it, she cooks better than you.” Although she hadn’t tasted Qin Ye’s cooking to date, she felt it was better to honestly eat what her mom cooked; after all, her mom’s culinary skills were quite good, and the taste was pretty decent. To gain her approval meant the skill level was high. “...Alright.” Qin Ye now did whatever Rong Yan said. Madam Rong could tell that this son-in-law... his affection for her daughter was a bit hard to watch. “I’m going to check if the water is ready.” And with that, she turned and returned to the kitchen. Although it was only her first day in this house, she had already taken complete control of the kitchen. Moreover, knowing that Qin Mei wasn’t in good health, she had forbidden her from doing any chores. She had to be well taken care of! Her daughter was about the same age back in the day, and they never let her do much work. Because they used a heated brick bed, they already had hot water available. However, a lot had been used during the earlier bath, so she had heated some more. As soon as she entered, she saw Qin Yu scooping hot water into a wooden tub and immediately stopped him, “Yu, don’t move, I’ll do it.” In her eyes, Qin Yu who had just turned thirteen after the New Year, was just a child. Qin Yu: ... Before he could say anything, Madam Rong had already taken over the task from him. When she carried the bucket of hot water outside, Qin Ye was already skinning the rabbit. The rabbit fur didn’t need to be scalded; the whole skin could be peeled off... If accumulated in large amounts, it could be sold, or used to make the lining of shoes and such. “Your skills are not bad.” Madam Rong praised him upon seeing the entire rabbit skin removed so intact. Qin Ye replied with a shy smile, “Back in the day, my dad taught me.” Madam Rong: “...Your father-in-law was quite amazing.” She didn’t say more, as bringing up the in-law who had passed away so many years ago could cause pain for her son-in-law and his siblings. Rong Yan was also quite curious about Qin Ye’s father, as from the few times he was mentioned... her father-in-law seemed to be quite formidable. However, she didn’t ask further; if Qin Ye brought it up himself in the future, she would listen, but she wouldn’t pry otherwise. Qin Ye thought of his own father, and a fleeting softness flashed across his face, vanishing as quickly as it had appeared. Then he began to clean the rabbit... Madam Rong didn’t leave either. She took the rabbit that was cleaned, her face brimming with joy, “This rabbit must weigh at least three pounds,” That could fetch a good few dollars if sold. “Mom, I’ll leave this to you, I’m going to take a walk outside.” Rong Yan initially planned to prepare some medicine for Qin Meixi, but the medicinal herbs in the space were not yet mature. Besides, preparing them also required time, so it was not possible. Madam Rong didn’t pay her any attention. She hadn’t expected her to be of any help anyway. Rong Yan walked out. Qin Ye had wanted to follow her, but considering that he still had to make a walking cane for his father-in-law, he could only watch his wife walk away. He picked up the wood knife and began to whittle the stick... Mr. Rong took a two-hour rest before he slowly came out, looking refreshed. Qin Ye had just finished the walking cane, and upon seeing his father-in-law come out, he immediately approached, “Dad, this is the cane I made for you. Try it and see if it suits you.” Rong Wenming gave him a glance, then his gaze fell on the newly made wooden cane, and truth be told... even if he wanted to find fault, he couldn’t. “... Not bad.” Upon hearing these words, Qin Ye sighed in relief in his heart. He found his father-in-law to be much more difficult to deal with than his mother-in-law. “Dad, it’s cold outside, let me help you back into the house. Your health is important.” Rong Wenming gave him a sidelong glance, “No need, I just came out for some fresh air. By the way, shall we talk?” When Qin Ye heard this, he immediately tensed up again... What about? “Dad, let me get you a stool.” Rong Wenming didn’t refuse. Even with the support of the cane, his body didn’t allow him to stand for long because his legs were very weak. Just as Qin Ye had picked up the stool, Madam Rong emerged from the kitchen and saw the old man standing in the courtyard, rolling her eyes in exasperation. “What’s wrong with you? It’s freezing, and you’re sitting out in the yard to talk. Can’t you sit in the living room and talk? Qin, don’t listen to him, take him to the living room.” When Qin Ye heard his mother-in-law’s words, he subconsciously glanced at his father-in-law. He saw that the normally expressionless old man now had a face that... probably showed submission? Ah! He instantly felt his father-in-law wasn’t so scary after all. “Dad, let me help you inside.” “I have a cane, no need to help,” Rong Wenming declined the offer. He leaned on the cane and slowly made his way into the living room. Madam Rong encouraged her son-in-law, “Don’t be afraid of him.” Qin Ye: ... What he wanted to say was that he wasn’t afraid, rather, it was just respect—because this was his wife’s father. After a slight nod, he followed behind his father-in-law into the house. And then sat down in the seat opposite. Mr. Rong sized him up, a gaze that made Qin Ye straighten his back involuntarily. Ready to hear a rebuke. To him, as long as they didn’t take his wife away, as long as they didn’t split up the married couple... nothing else mattered. “Qin Ye, I want to ask you, what are your plans for the future?” Rong Wenming wasn’t about to beat around the bush.

Chapter 149: 145 Father-in-law and Son-in-law Conversation

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