Chapter 108: Fang Xiaonuan’s Words

Old Master Ji waved his hand anxiously and said, “Xiaonuan, I know that you’re a filial child. I understand your good intentions. You don’t have to stay here. The two of you can head home first.”

Fang Xiaonuan said resolutely, “No, intentions are illusory. I want you to feel true filial piety!”

“Besides, you have two sons. You can’t let brother-in-law and sister-in-law do everything. People who don’t understand your bond with them will think you’re biased and that you take advantage of them. How does that make Lingchen and I look?”

“No matter what, I am your daughter-in-law who just joined the family. My reputation matters a lot, you know? I also want everyone to know that we have a good relationship!”

Hearing Fang Xiaonuan’s words, everyone in the ward laughed. Although these words sounded simple, they made everyone feel at ease. They also understood that the second son would also want to take care of his father when he was sick. They were both willing to take care of him.

Feng Qi felt warm when she heard this. Fang Xiaonuan had said that her father-in-law had a good bond with them and that it was invisibly improving their relationship.

Ji Lingchen’s lips curled into a smile. His wife’s words were exactly what he wanted to say.

Old Master Ji was the happiest. These words made everyone’s hearts feel at ease. Not only did they avoid the impending fight between sister-in-law and brother-in-law, but it also mitigated any blame. If he still refused, it would indeed be a little unreasonable.

Old Master Ji hedged, “But, Lingchen is too busy.”

Fang Xiaonuan quickly said, “He’s not too busy to take care of his father. No matter how important work is, it’s not as important as you!”

“Okay, okay, okay. I can’t beat you. Since you insist on staying, then stay. Your older brother and sister-in-law should rest well. They were too tired last night,” said Old Master Ji.

Fang Xiaonuan’s plan succeeded. She proudly blinked at her husband.

Ji Lingchen helplessly smiled, but his eyes were full of affection. He was liking his wife more and more.

Mayor Ji and Feng Qi sat in the ward for a while. Old Master Ji took the initiative and said, “There has never been a person like Xiaonuan in our family. Once she opens her mouth to argue, no one can beat her. Even Lin Rou could not hold a candle to her.”

Hearing this, Feng Qi’s interest was immediately piqued. She looked at Fang Xiaonuan and asked, “Xiaonuan, tell me, what did you do to Lin Rou today?”

Fang Xiaonuan casually replied, “Nothing much. I just slapped her twice.”

Feng Qi worriedly asked, “What about you? Are you okay?”

Fang Xiaonuan shook her head and said, “Don’t worry, sister-in-law. I’m fine. With my husband and Dad by my side, she won’t dare to do anything to me.”

Feng Qi still felt that her sister-in-law had acted too rashly.

Fang Xiaonuan smiled and comforted her, “Sister-in-law, I’m usually very gentle.”

“Really?” Feng Qi expressed her disbelief.

“Sister-in-law, don’t you believe that? My husband often says that I’m a kitten,” Fang Xiaonuan replied.

Ji Lingchen smiled and said, “Yes, a wild cat who scratches can cause a lot of pain!”

Fang Xiaonuan said coquettishly, “Hubby, how can you say that about me…”

Ji Lingchen said, “We’re not strangers. What’s there to be afraid of?”

Fang Xiaonuan pretended to be angry and pushed her husband’s shoulder, saying, “You’re such a bad guy!”

The ward was filled with laughter and joy.

It was getting late. Feng Qi and her husband had now left for the house. In the end, only the three of them were left in the ward.

Fang Xiaonuan looked at her father-in-law’s reluctant gaze and said, “Dad, stop looking. No matter how hard you look, big brother and sister-in-law won’t be able to come back.”

“I didn’t say I wanted them to come back,” Old Master Ji replied helplessly. This was the first time he had been in the same room with his second son for such a long time, and now it was suddenly a little awkward.

Fang Xiaonuan’s mind was very sharp. She noticed the subtle atmosphere between her father-in-law and her husband. She rolled her eyes, then she thought of a good idea. She said, “Dad, hubby, I thought of something. Wait for me.”

“Where are you going?” Ji Lingchen had just gotten the words out when his little wife disappeared.

When Fang Xiaonuan came back, she had a deck of cards in her hand, some snacks, and beer.

Ji Lingchen frowned and asked, “Who did you buy the beer for?”

Fang Xiaonuan stuck out her tongue and said coquettishly, “Hubby, I bought it for you.” Of course, she also bought two cans for herself.

Hearing this, Ji Lingchen immediately lost his temper. He saw something else and asked, “What is this?”

“Poker cards! It’s so hard being here at night, can we not play for a while?” Fang Xiaonuan replied. After saying that, she threw all the snacks on the bed and pulled out the chair beside it. She shouted to her hubby, “Hubby, come and sit!”