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She was probably the most submissive she had ever been ever since they got married. She so obediently sat next to him that Lu Xingzhi looked shocked and surprised.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âMom is cutting the fruits in the kitchen. Drink some water to moisten your throat.â Lu Xingzhi reached over to pour a glass of water for Jiang Yao, only to find that the water was cold. He got up and went to the kitchen to reheat the tea.
When Mrs. Lu came out from the kitchen with a plate of cut-up watermelon and grapes, she witnessed their interaction and her sonâs response. No mother in the world would be happy to see their sons, whom they pampered and coddled, bowing down to other women with tameness like a dog pleasing its owner.
Therefore, Mrs. Lu snorted before walking over to the living room. She glared at Jiang Yao and felt rather anguished and agitated. As a mother, she knew how much her son adored his wife, but Jiang Yao didnât seem to warm up to her son at all. Mrs. Lu was very upset and dismayed whenever she thought about this.
âItâs so hot and humid, why do you want to drink hot water?â Mrs. Lu chided gently. After placing the plate of fruits on the table, Mrs. Lu turned back to the kitchen, snatched the glass from Lu Xingzhiâs hand, and huffed.
âAnd you! Jiang Yao is a grown-up, why are you treating her like a three-year-old kid? Do you need to handle everything for her? Do you need to feed her or dress her too? You havenât drunk a sip of water since you came home, have you? Look at you, sweating like a dog. Others donât feel bad for you but your mother does! Go and wait outside, Iâll serve your wife for you!â
âMom, sheâs sick,â Lu Xingzhi explained in a resigned tone. He patted his momâs shoulder to express gratitude before leaving the kitchen, knowing that his mom would not let him do anything if he stayed here.
Mrs. Luâs underlying argument was obvious. She was blaming Jiang Yao for her sonâs own efforts. Thankfully, she did not say it too harshly. She peeked at the jumbo clock in the living room, mumbling about her daughter and son-in-lawâs late arrival.
Truth be told, nagging flowed in all mothersâ blood. After her rambling, she heard some noises outside the door. She looked towards the living room and shouted at Lu Xingzhi, âYour sister and brother-in-law are home, go and welcome them!â
Lu Xingzhi didnât move at her order. Instead, Mr. Lu uttered, âTheyâre not outsiders, itâs our daughter and son-in-law. Do you think this is a hotel? They know their way in.â
Jiang Yao, on the other hand, felt a little awkward to continue sitting. However, just when she was about to get up, Lu Xingzhi stretched his arm and pulled her back onto the sofa. âYouâre unwell. Sit down and donât move around.â
After he finished speaking, Lu Yuqing and her husband Zhao Zhuangzong opened the door and entered the house.
Lu Yuqing had a downcast expression on her face when she entered, though.
Mrs. Luâs motherly instinct kicked in as she rushed toward her daughter after seeing her expression and asked in a concerned tone, âYuqing, whatâs the matter? Why are you upset?â
âMom, donât ask me. Ask your precious daughter-in-law!â Getting around her mother, Lu Yuqing walked straight into the house. She scanned the living room and saw the three people sitting on the sofa. She strode toward Jiang Yao, raised her hand, and threw an item mercilessly at Jiang Yaoâs face.
Her motion was so sudden that Lu Xingzhi was taken by surprise and could not stop it in time. He saw a letter flying toward Jiang Yaoâs face and then falling onto her knee, the sharp edges of the letter leaving a blood-red mark across Jiang Yaoâs tender and fair skin. He berated, âLu Yuqing, what are you doing!â
He called her out by her full name, indicating his burning rage of fury.
âYou idiot!â Lu Yuqing was so angry when she saw that Lu Xingzhi was about to tear her apart. âWhy donât you ask your dear wife what has she done?â