Rebirth Counterattack with Space
Chapter 460 - 442 Eel and Tofu Soup

Chapter 460: Chapter 442 Eel and Tofu Soup

Xiu Juan’s and her husband’s fight, worthy of a Wudang martial arts showcase, could be hidden from their family, but by the next day, everybody outside was secretly spreading the word. There were all sorts of stories; Ye’s mother couldn’t stay out of the loop when she was out and about.

In the evening, when she returned home, Ye’s father was wearing an apron and stir-frying dishes, while Ye’s mother helped by picking vegetables on the side. It was inevitable that she brought up the incident as a joke to tell Ye’s father, "That Xiu Juan is no longer young, but she still has such a temper. I heard she beat her man until his head was bleeding, they even called an ambulance, and the police showed up too."

"Seriously? An ambulance and the police, that’s quite the commotion. We’re just next door, how come we didn’t hear anything?" Ye’s father was skeptical.

"Have you forgotten? We weren’t home yesterday afternoon, we went out shopping for clothes with your son-in-law, remember?"

Just thinking about how Gu Feng insisted on buying a whole bunch of clothes for them despite their objections, and even gave her a set of jade jewelry, made Ye’s mother incredibly happy, feeling extremely warm and affectionate towards him.

For her, a son-in-law’s filial piety was a hundred times more comforting than her daughter’s, "Right, Xiaoman mentioned last night that our son-in-law also loves the loach tofu soup, which is your specialty. Our daughter loves it too. Have you got it ready?"

"Of course, it’s ready. Look, it’s still keeping warm there. Something both our daughter and son-in-law like, how could I forget."

Even the loaches had been personally selected by Ye’s father who went to the market early in the morning, fearing Ye’s mother wouldn’t pick the good ones, and then he had raised them in sesame oil for a whole day. So Ye’s father was quite disdainful when Ye’s mother asked such a question.

Ye’s mother rolled her eyes, "You only have your daughter and now your son-in-law in your heart. I can only hope they come back to eat every day. That’s the only way you’ll be willing to cook, and I can get a break."

"What are you saying? It’s as if I’ve never cooked your favorite dishes," Ye’s father retorted with an exaggerated eye roll, wisely deciding not to linger on that topic. He changed the subject, "Do you know why those two got into a fight?"

"Seems like her man complained that she got home late and didn’t cook dinner?"

Ye’s mother hesitated, then suddenly remembered that Xiu Juan’s delay yesterday had been due to their chat. She became a little worried, "Ah, Old Ye, do you think Xiu Juan will blame the fight with her husband on me?"

"Did you hold her up yesterday and not let her go?" Ye’s father asked in return.

"Of course not. If she didn’t leave, what could I do?" Ye’s mother certainly didn’t want to take the blame.

"Then that’s settled."

Ye’s father turned his attention back to the dish he was cooking. Now that his daughter had moved back home, which was a bit far from her workplace, his son-in-law mentioned yesterday while staying for dinner that he would be coming over to pick up and drop off Xiaoman for work.

They were naturally pleased that their son-in-law took such good care of their daughter, and naturally, they eagerly invited him to conveniently come up for breakfast and dinner. The son-in-law didn’t hesitate and agreed immediately.

And today, thanks to Gu Feng’s high praise of Ye’s father’s cooking, he was up and about with unprecedented diligence early in the morning. Not only did he prepare a lavish breakfast, but he also started actively preparing for dinner right on time.

"Gu Feng, don’t be polite, eat more. This is the loach tofu soup that Xiaoman said you particularly like. You like loaches too? Just like Xiaoman," she laughed, the smile on her face unmistakable.

Ye’s mother served Gu Feng a bowl full of loaches, all while smiling brightly, "Xiaoman mentioned it yesterday, and your dad went out early this morning to buy the loaches, worrying that I might pick the wrong ones.

We still have plenty of loaches left. Tomorrow I’ll have your dad fry some salt and pepper loaches for you to try. Our neighborhood used to be all fields, and we had so many loaches in them. Xiaoman used to be so fond of them as a child, always nagging her dad to catch some for her to eat."

"Mom, I can do it myself; why should I be polite at my own home? You and dad are the ones who’ve gone through the trouble. I can get it myself, I can get it myself." Gu Feng also took the bowl with a full-faced smile, lowered his head to eat, and while eating, he didn’t forget to continuously praise how delicious it was. Seeing his appetite, both Ye’s father and mother couldn’t help but smile contentedly, and Ye’s father felt that his efforts had not been in vain.

On one hand, as Ye Man saw how naturally Gu Feng ate, her mood also greatly improved, feeling completely at ease, which made her appetite soar.

After dinner, Gu Feng stayed to share a pot of tea with Ye’s father and chatted for a while. When he left and cast a glance at Ye Man, who had seemed to be in a good mood all evening, smiling and waving goodbye to him, he couldn’t help but give a rueful smile in his heart—he knew he could not be easily forgiven this time.

"That’s more like it. How could you keep being mad at Gu Feng forever?" After seeing Gu Feng off, Ye’s mother entered Ye Man’s room, expressing satisfaction with her daughter’s behavior and praised her.

"Mom, don’t worry. I know my limits. Do you really think I’m that unreasonable?" Ye Man wrapped her arms around her mother’s neck and playfully nuzzled her.

"It’s all because your dad and I have spoiled you rotten. Don’t throw your little tantrums when you’re married. Being in your husband’s family is not the same as being in your parents’ home. Even if Gu Feng is very fond of you, if you don’t behave yourself, he will eventually tire of you one day."

Ye’s mother sighed and patted Ye Man’s hand. Although she had boasted in front of others, deep down she still worried.

The status of the two families was not equal, and no matter how well her daughter married into the family, she could not avoid being aggrieved. And truly, men are unpredictable; today, he might treat you like a treasure, tomorrow, he might kick you off the clouds and dote on another woman.

"Mom, just relax. Even if somehow he gets tired of me, I won’t lose out. The dowry they sent included real estate, a shop, and cash and checks, all in my name. Even if we divorced, I wouldn’t lose out," said Ye Man nonchalantly.

"Tsk tsk tsk, speaking of bad fortune won’t make it come true."

Ye’s mother quickly spat on the ground several times, then, annoyed, she hit Ye Man several times, signaling her to do the same.

"Tsk tsk tsk, speaking of bad fortune won’t make it come true."

Under her mother’s glare, Ye Man had no choice but to follow suit. After spitting, she complained, "Mom, don’t be so biased. How many times have you hit me for his sake these past few days? Look, it’s all red."

Ye Man extended her hand in front of her mother, who saw that it indeed was red and swollen. Although her daughter was not the most beautiful, she had delicate skin, just like a child’s. After inspecting and seeing no broken skin, she carelessly rubbed it a few times: "It’s okay, it’ll fade soon. That’s what you get for not behaving."