Chapter 340: No Need to Open Tao Hua
by xennovelChapter 340: Tell Tao Hua Not to Open
A warm light filtered through the curtains.
It bathed the couple who were still lounging in bed.
Upon waking, Xiao Yu glanced at his sister beside him as he prepared to get up and cook.
But as soon as they rose, his neck was drawn into a tight embrace.
“Don’t move.”
Mu Qingwu hugged her younger brother and said, “Stay with me a little longer.”
“Alright.”
Half-asleep, Xiao Yu snuggled into Mu Qingwu’s arms and murmured, “Cuddle me.”
“Haha,”
Mu Qingwu giggled softly while returning his embrace, “Come on, cuddle time!”
Ten minutes later.
“Ugh… oof!” Mu Qingwu grimaced as she frowned.
Xiao Yu opened his eyes and asked, “What’s wrong?”
“You’re crushing my hair,” she replied exasperatedly.
“Then…”
Xiao Yu grinned mischievously, “Should I press a little more?”
“Get away, you’re so annoying.”
After playfully punching her naughty brother, Mu Qingwu teased, “Now go cook.”
“Then it should be worth at least a hundred…” Xiao Yu began bargaining.
Before he could finish, his mouth was swiftly covered.
“Hurry up.”
Mu Qingwu planted a quick kiss on her mischievous brother as she laughed lightly.
“Alright.”
After listening to the little sounds from her pregnant belly for a while, Xiao Yu happily got up to wash up.
In the bathroom.
Sporting nothing but oversized boxer shorts, Xiao Yu admired himself in the mirror—rosy lips, gleaming teeth, eyes like stars, and handsome features.
He admired his perfectly toned body, every muscle line as smooth as if chiseled by a master sculptor.
With a cheeky grin, he thought that his sister must be drooling over his looks.
Of course, he was too proud to admit it out loud…
Walking into the kitchen, Xiao Yu realized just how much he’d slacked off.
When he slept alone, he never lingered in bed until noon.
But with his beloved sister by his side, he had grown rather lazy.
Hmm, it’s definitely her fault—not mine!
…
Stepping out of the bathroom with her pregnant belly proudly displayed, Mu Qingwu noticed something.
Her brother was coming over carrying a meaty chop.
“Beautiful young lady,”
Xiao Yu said playfully as he handed the chop over, “How about a steak?”
“Steak?”
Mu Qingwu blinked in surprise and eyed the chop, “Isn’t that a rib chop?”
“You don’t understand?”
Xiao Yu explained with a smile, “These are beef ribs—so yes, it’s a steak.”
“Haha.”
Mu Qingwu mockingly chided, “I’m starving now. Does it even have enough meat for me?”
As her pregnancy advanced, the expectant mother’s appetite had doubled.
She was now eating twice as much as before.
“All this meat is yours—it’ll be more than enough.”
Grinning impishly, Xiao Yu taunted, “Even if it’s not, I’ll throw in some of my own ribs for you.”
“Impressive, little brother.”
Mu Qingwu’s wide eyes practically spelled out ‘hungry’ as she laughed, “From now on, any such requests are instantly approved—no need for paperwork. Now, off you go.”
“Hehe… I’m off then,” Xiao Yu said cheerfully before heading off to cook.
He simmered a rich bone broth, cooked sauced ribs, and even prepared two side dishes.
The couple enjoyed a cheerful breakfast… and lunch.
“Eat well and stop staring at me.”
As his sister munched on ribs and kept glancing at him, Xiao Yu boasted, “I know I’m handsome.”
“Cheeky.”
Mu Qingwu rolled her eyes while chewing with exaggerated effort, as if nibbling on someone.
“You’re not just being cheeky.”
Beaming with pride, Xiao Yu declared, “You know, I could have easily been a heartless scoundrel—but thanks to being shy, honest, sensible, and dedicated… these so-called flaws ruined me!”
“Pfft!”
Bursting into laughter, Mu Qingwu spluttered her soup all over Xiao Yu’s face, “Haha, little brother, does that mean your strengths are shameless? And you’re quite lewd too.”
“Hmph!”
Wiping his face with a napkin, Xiao Yu retorted, “Without a little lewdness, would beauties even have value?”
“That…” Mu Qingwu was momentarily at a loss for words.
She looked so convincing that Xiao Yu found himself unable to counter… Wait, did I just get led astray by my naughty sister again?
Watching his sister in a daze, Xiao Yu chuckled softly to himself.
In another life, Mu Qingwu would surely have starred as the leading lady in a scandalous romance.
The headline might read: ’27-Year-Old Maiden Deceived by Her Brother’s Affections!’
Yet, in all honesty, Mu Qingwu truly was a goddess.
Naive in love and poor at spotting scoundrels, she exuded an aura that practically invited mischief.
Scooping up a bite of food, he fed it to his sister—Xiao Yu felt fortunate that Mu Qingwu had him.
Oh dear, how irritating! All she really wants is to be a quietly handsome guy!
“Little brother, do you know what you remind me of?”
Smirking at her self-amused brother, Mu Qingwu asked, “What do you look like?”
Xiao Yu blinked curiously, “Like what?”
“A sugar tangerine.”
Mu Qingwu laughed, “It looks yellow, but sometimes it can be surprisingly sweet!”
Xiao Yu: …
Am I ruining my image? It just doesn’t make sense.
Wait, did my sister just tease me?
With a playful smirk, Xiao Yu retorted, “Just you wait—tonight, I’ll take my revenge.”
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“You scared me to death.”
Mu Qingwu laughed softly and challenged, “How dare you bully me? My mother-in-law will beat you to a pulp!”
“Sis, you’re just being stubborn.”
Getting more spirited, Xiao Yu shot back, “Then you’ll be calling me ‘Daddy’ before you know it!”
“Just being stubborn,”
Mu Qingwu lifted her chin and challenged, “If you’re so tough, give me a kiss… oops!”
One minute later.
With a triumphant smile, Xiao Yu gazed at his disoriented sister in his arms.
He’d never seen a request like that before.
“You’re killing me, Dad!”
Afternoon.
The couple visited their parents, with their mother-in-law arriving promptly.
It was another warm, joyful day.
As always, when leaving the parents’ home, the couple walked hand in hand on their way back.
They strolled, resting every few steps so that the pregnant sister wouldn’t get too tired.
“Sis,” Xiao Yu called out.
“Hmm?” replied Mu Qingwu.
“What was your first impression of me?”
Xiao Yu recalled how, back then, his sister had given off a truly icy, commanding vibe.
“A foolish kid pretending to be wise,” Mu Qingwu laughed.
Xiao Yu: “…”
Isn’t it fun when we just play around?
“And then?”
“My little brother is mine. Anyone who tries to steal me will have their leg broken!”
Grasping Mu Qingwu’s hand tightly, Xiao Yu led her home.
Tell Tao Hua not to open.
She came with Qiu Tian! How amazing.