Chapter 388: Willing Surrender
by xennovelChapter 388: The Kind That You Accept Willingly
“Jiang Huiying, self-taught beast tamer…”
“Out of four grassland wolves, she initially took two, while the other two were trained by Fang Hongding…”
“Throughout it all, it was the grassland wolf in Jiang Huiying’s hands that was doing the killing…”
“The only regret is that Fang Hongding died, and the Du Pen thread was severed…”
“Take a few days off. The team is quiet for now. Lao Zhou and I can hold things down. We’ll call you when there’s work!”
…
After hearing Zhao Changshan’s words, Xiao Yu smiled and said, “Thanks, boss!”
He hung up the phone and peered out from the kitchen.
He watched as his parents and his mother-in-law gathered around his sister, chatting and laughing.
Xiao Yu silently grinned, his mouth split in a smile…
Isn’t this a happy home?
There are a pair of chatty, loving parents.
A doting mother-in-law who adores you.
And a wise sister who knows when to play dumb.
Home—a word filled with warmth.
Its sheltering eaves keep out the bitter wind and cold rain.
A single stroke and three dashes represent the longing of its people.
The two strokes outward symbolize those afar gazing homeward.
And a final hook binds the whole family together.
In this new life, I’m so glad to have you… truly, it means everything!
“Dinner’s ready!”
Xiao Yu emerged carrying tray after tray of dishes.
Of course, on the fifteenth of August, the family reunites.
It wouldn’t be complete without his handmade mooncakes.
Even though they’re few, everyone gets a piece.
Fragrant, crispy, sweet, and delicious.
Sweetness in the heart, smiles on the face…
…
“Little brother.”
At the doorway, the young couple bid farewell to their elders. Mu Qingwu nestled in her little brother’s arms and said, “I really hope we can have days like this every day.”
“That’s easy enough,” he replied.
Xiao Yu hugged his sister and laughed, “Whenever we have free time, we’ll bring our parents over. Honestly, you don’t even need to wait for the baby to be born— they’ll be here every day.”
“Mm-hmm.”
Mu Qingwu nodded with a smile, “I think… I want ice cream!”
Being pregnant, she shouldn’t really be eating ice cream, but she teased her brother.
“Alright, today you’re lucky,”
Xiao Yu nodded enthusiastically, “What flavor do you want? I’ll run to the supermarket.”
After asking, he felt like slapping himself.
Isn’t he just asking for trouble?
Don’t you remember what flavor your wife likes ice cream in?
Have you chosen the urn yet? Slide cover or flip lid?
Sure enough.
Mu Qingwu squinted, half-smiling, “You know exactly which one I like.”
Xiao Yu: …
He had never been this scared in his life.
His sister could easily hit him.
Yet she still gave him a chance.
What to do… Xiao Yu’s quick wit took over his mind. “Sis, it’s getting dark. I don’t trust you going home alone. Let me drop you off first, and then I’ll go buy it.”
After saying that, he sycophantically grabbed Mu Qingwu’s arm.
“Ha ha!”
Mu Qingwu laughed at her brother’s ‘wits’, pinching his cheek, “See, you got scared. I’m just teasing.”
“Phew!”
Xiao Yu let out a long sigh, “I really want to punch you!”
“You dare?”
Mu Qingwu puffed out her pregnant belly.
“Not a chance!”
Xiao Yu immediately chickened out as he patted his sister on the way home, “Why so fierce? Chill out! Otherwise, I’m happy to be bossed around by you. Do you really think you’re so formidable?”
“Alright, you’re the best, little brother.”
Mu Qingwu smiled tenderly as the young couple returned home.
“So, why are you just standing there, sis?”
Xiao Yu pouted, “Will you comfort me?”
“If you act cute again, I’ll spoil you.”
Mu Qingwu sat on the sofa, reaching out her arm.
“Cuteness? That’s just not my style.”
Despite saying so, Xiao Yu leaned into his sister’s embrace as she held him, “Sis, what am I to you?”
“Naturally, you’re mine…”
Mu Qingwu kissed Xiao Yu’s forehead, “My hero!”
“Really?”
Xiao Yu smiled, “That’s fantastic.”
“My hero, is there anyone in this life you wouldn’t dare mess with?”
Mu Qingwu asked softly.
“Sister, baby, parents.”
Xiao Yu laughed, “Plenty.”
“Tell me, why do you think people envy the leads in movies and TV shows?”
In her watery eyes, Mu Qingwu exuded a tenderness that was hard to put into words.
“I think…”
Xiao Yu closed his eyes, burying his face in his sister’s embrace, “Maybe it’s because no matter how fierce their arguments get, how deep their conflicts run, or how long they spend apart, we all know deep down that they’ll always end up together.”
“It does seem that way,” Mu Qingwu nodded.
“Absolutely.”
Xiao Yu smiled, “Where else can you find that ironclad sense of destiny in this unreliable world? Sadly, movies are one thing, real life another. Take us, for instance—you’re running a company while I’m a policeman. Sometimes even we can’t be sweet together every day.”
“Then what do you say…”
Mu Qingwu nibbled on her brother’s ear, “Do you think one day we’ll have a fight, and then…”
“Stop fooling around. We’re different.”
Xiao Yu grinned, “Both our mothers know each other, we’re inseparable, and with our own baby, we’ll never be apart. I guess I’ll just have to put up with it and stick by my amazing sister.”
“A lifetime?”
Mu Qingwu hugged her brother tightly.
“I believe that having the same people by your side is something to be proud of, whether in love or friendship.”
Xiao Yu looked up at his sister and said, “After autumn comes winter, but next year, we’ll be as happy as ever (Li Qianhao), won’t we?”
“Of course,” Mu Qingwu agreed.
“Then let’s play a game.”
Xiao Yu said with a smile, “Sis, mimic me, and if you lose, you have to grant me one favor. Deal?”
“Deal,” Mu Qingwu said, eyes twinkling.
“Ready?” asked Xiao Yu.
“Ready?” Mu Qingwu chuckled.
“That one doesn’t count,” Xiao Yu grinned.
“That one doesn’t count,” Mu Qingwu winked.
“Again,” Xiao Yu said, locking eyes with his sister.
“Again,” Mu Qingwu echoed, gazing at her brother.
“Sis…”
Xiao Yu said softly, “I love you!”
“I love you too.”
Mu Qingwu smiled tenderly, “I lost!”
Xiao Yu lowered his head and kissed his sister.
He lost—completely and utterly.
And he’ll be at her mercy for life—willingly!