Free Web NovelChapter 639: Chapter 637: A Contest Between Sisters-in-law
Su Shuochi loved drying his wife’s hair. He would always take his time, patiently blow-drying it until it was completely dry.
Gu Jiaojiao, for her part, enjoyed being pampered. She sat in the chair with her eyes closed, letting him do as he pleased.
When Su Shuochi saw his wife wasn’t talking to him, he deliberately tickled her scalp with the air from the dryer, teasing her until she couldn’t help but giggle.
"Stop it... I’m so tired, I just want to close my eyes and rest for a bit," Gu Jiaojiao said, pushing him away bashfully.
Su Shuochi listened and stopped teasing her. When her hair was almost dry, he pulled her into a tight, eager hug.
"Honey, we haven’t been intimate for two days. Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, so we can sleep in. Tonight..."
He coaxed her, lovingly caressing her delicate face. Her skin was so flawless it made him lose all self-control.
Upon hearing this, Gu Jiaojiao’s face flushed and her heart began to race. She nodded coyly and nuzzled against his chest like a little kitten.
Her movements made it even harder for him to control himself. "My love, I love you..." Su Shuochi murmured, full of emotion.
In this world, there was no one who could capture his attention more than his wife.
Gu Jiaojiao could also deeply feel his love for her. She reached out, wrapped her arms around his neck, and offered him her lips...
「New Year’s Eve morning.」
The sky had yet to brighten, and the entire city was shrouded in a hazy mist. Despite the early hour, pedestrians were already hurrying through the streets.
At the Sheng Family’s home, two new daughters-in-law would be celebrating the New Year with them, so Mrs. Sheng’s New Year’s Eve dinner was especially lavish.
After Sheng Shiwen proposed to Dong Lili, he had his fiancée move into the Sheng family home. When Sheng Shijing saw the two of them sharing a room...
Not to be outdone, he pulled Fu Guoguo into his room to live with him. Even after their engagement, they had only ever kissed.
Whenever things got heated, he would leave the room to cool down. But now that they were sharing a room, it wasn’t as easy for him to leave.
But he was a normal adult man, after all. Fu Guoguo already liked him a lot, so seeing him in distress naturally made her heart ache for him...
So, the two of them had gotten a little wild last night. It was the sound of firecrackers outside that finally woke them up.
It turned out some families were having their New Year’s meal early. Before the meal, they had to set off firecrackers to make offerings to the gods, pay respects to heaven and earth, and worship their ancestors.
Fu Guoguo opened her drowsy eyes and saw no one beside her. It turned out she had slept in late.
She quickly got out of bed, washed up, and left her room. Downstairs, she saw three bowls of offerings already placed on the table.
"Sister-in-law, do all you people from the Imperial City sleep straight through until the New Year’s dinner on New Year’s Eve?" Dong Lili asked sarcastically.
"Guoguo, you’re up? Come and sit down, we can start eating now," Sheng Shijing said, quickly walking over to take his fiancée’s hand as he saw her come downstairs.
"No wonder Eldest Brother was taking so long with the offerings. Turns out he was waiting for Sister-in-law!" Sheng Shiwen added sourly.
"Uncle, you all sit down first. I’ll go to the kitchen and see if they need any help," Fu Guoguo said, politely greeting Mr. Sheng.
Seeing Eldest Brother Sheng gaze at Fu Guoguo with such tender affection, Dong Lili’s heart soured. "We’re about to eat, Sister-in-law. Don’t go in there and cause trouble."
’She used to think Sheng Shiwen actually liked her, but who knew he only lusted after her body.’
’It was bad enough that he never stood up for her, but in bed, he was rough and showed no tenderness at all.’
"Sister-in-law, how have I offended you? Why are you so passive-aggressive the moment you see me?" Fu Guoguo’s expression was thunderous.
"I just wanted to help in the kitchen, but Aunt Sheng told me to go have fun and not get in the way. How am I being passive-aggressive?"
Dong Lili said in an aggrieved tone, her fists clenched so tightly her knuckles turned white.
Sheng Shijing only had eyes for Fu Guoguo, so he naturally didn’t notice Dong Lili’s resentful expression.
He even looked at Dong Lili coldly and said, "You might be causing trouble if you go to the kitchen, but Guoguo, on the other hand, would not. She’s an excellent cook, and Mom would be happy for a break."
He looked at Sheng Shiwen and Dong Lili, his voice filled with unquestionable authority.
Dong Lili was stunned by Sheng Shijing’s words. She looked at Sheng Shiwen with teary eyes, hoping he would also stand up for her with the same authority.
But at that moment, Sheng Shiwen was preoccupied with the thought of his sister spending New Year’s alone in a psychiatric hospital, and he felt awful.
He was in no mood to pay attention to Dong Lili’s aggrieved expression. His indifference made Dong Lili, for the first time, have the thought of not marrying him.
Sorrowfully, Dong Lili said, "Eldest Brother Sheng, how can you be so blatantly biased toward her?"
"My fiancé is biased toward me, should he be biased toward you instead? Sister-in-law, your request is really putting Second Brother in a tough spot."
"You... WAH... Xiao Wen, Eldest Brother Sheng and Sister-in-law are ganging up on me..."
"Lili, why are you crying on New Year’s? Is it because you want to go visit Yueyue?" Sheng Shiwen asked, pleasantly surprised.
"..."
Dong Lili was so furious she didn’t even feel like crying anymore!
’She deeply regretted getting engaged to Sheng Shiwen. He had clearly agreed to give Fu Guoguo a hard time with her.’
’But he only had eyes for his sister, Sheng Yueyue. He even muttered her name in his sleep.’
"Why are you bringing up that wretched creature on New Year’s? Everyone, quiet down. It’s time for the New Year’s meal."
Mr. Sheng suppressed his boiling rage and spoke softly. He didn’t want to shout on New Year’s either.
"Children, come sit down and eat." Mrs. Sheng and Sheng Shiwu each came out carrying a large platter of food.
"Dad, Eldest Brother, Sister-in-law, Second Brother, Sister-in-law Lili, come and sit down," Sheng Shiwu called out cheerfully to everyone.
Mr. Sheng looked at his bright, handsome youngest son and nodded in satisfaction. "Guoguo, Lili, come and sit over here."
’His gaze was full of smiles as it landed on Fu Guoguo. This is the daughter-in-law I approve of.’
’Then he looked at his second son’s fiancée. He had initially thought that since their families were neighbors and he’d watched Lili grow up, he knew her inside and out.’
’Dong Lili’s conduct had always seemed proper. Who knew that up close, she would be so unbearable!’
"Xiao Wen, let me tell you, Lili is a good girl. The two of you make a perfect match..."
Mrs. Sheng chattered on, pulling Dong Lili aside to list all of her second son’s good qualities. As she spoke, even she started to sound a bit unconvinced.
She could only awkwardly turn to praise Fu Guoguo. "Guoguo, come sit down. Our Guoguo makes excellent dumplings. After dinner, we’ll all make some together."
Dong Lili’s brow furrowed as she listened. She didn’t want to hear Mrs. Sheng praise another woman, but she knew she couldn’t afford another outburst.
’All three Sheng sons cared deeply for their mother. She had just had a fight with Fu Guoguo. If she offended Aunt Sheng as well, then she...’
The more she thought about it, the angrier Dong Lili became. She turned her head, only to see Sheng Shijing peeling shrimp for Fu Guoguo.
Meanwhile, Sheng Shiwen was staring at them with a frown, and she had no idea what was going through his mind!
’She wished she could smash the bowl in her hands right into Sheng Shiwen’s face...’
「At the Su family’s home.」
Su Shuochi and Gu Jiaojiao really did sleep in until they woke up naturally, also roused by the sound of firecrackers.
At the Su family home, Mr. Su and Su’s mother had handled all the arrangements perfectly.
