Chapter 65: Fighting Old Big Together

  It wasn't until their eyes met Hu Xiaoyan's sincere smile that Shen Shi and Fang couldn't find the right words to describe their feelings at this moment. The daughter-in-law had become more pleasant, which was something every mother-in-law wanted to see, but when Hu Xiaoyan's relationship with Shen Han started to improve, they suddenly felt a sense of discomfort and unreality.

  "Sister-in-law, you're in the early stages of pregnancy now, so be careful what you eat. Don't indulge in random cravings, it's not good for the fetus."

  Shen Han originally wanted to say that the early stages of pregnancy were very dangerous, with a risk of miscarriage at any time. However, saying so would be somewhat inauspicious. Moreover, although the tension between them had begun to ease, they hadn't yet reached the point where they could speak freely. She simply said it wasn't good for the child, and apart from showing her concern, no one could find fault with that.

  "You've gone to a lot of trouble."

  Shen Huan's response was met with a silly smile from Shen Yifeng, who couldn't help but tease: "Big brother, you're about to become a dad soon, how does it feel?"

  Shen Yifeng's mood was originally good, and with Shen Huan's return, the tense atmosphere between him and his wife suddenly disappeared. As the grinding stone stuck in the middle, he naturally felt much more relaxed. At this moment, Shen Huan's greetings and jokes, he also responded lightly: "Finally understand, it's not easy being parents. The child is still in the belly, hasn't taken shape yet, but already starting to worry about this and that, even at night when sleeping, afraid of accidentally bumping into Xiao Yan's belly..."

  He suddenly realized that he had misspoken, and had actually mentioned sleeping, when it was time to stop talking, Hu Xiaoyan had already lightly nudged him with her elbow, while Shen Yifeng continued to smile foolishly, scratched his head and then lowered his head to eat.

  "Look at big brother, he's as happy as a fool."

  "It's just that, to be honest, I'm going to become an uncle soon and I'm also very excited."

  Shen Huan felt a sense of relief, compared to the pressure she faced when dealing with Zhao Xiuzhu at her husband's home. Her own family was much more relaxed, and whether Hu Xiaoyan had changed her attitude or not made no difference to Shen Huan. She wouldn't feel any distress because of someone who didn't respect her.

  "Hmm, actually..."

  The corner of his eye swept over his parents, Shen Shi Yi was still that serious and unsmiling face, while Li Shi couldn't help but hold back, Shen Han wanted to try if she was the same as what he thought, so he continued to finish speaking: "You're not young anymore, you can start looking for a suitable girl too..."

  Second sister

  Upon hearing this, Shen Zian immediately tensed up, his cheeks slightly flushed. Although he rebuked Shen Han and told her not to continue speaking, the somewhat helpless tone in his voice revealed the weakness of his gentle nature. Meanwhile, their mother's face didn't show any displeasure, but instead broke into a happy smile. Shen Han then knew that she had been overthinking things, as all her mother wanted was for her three children to get married and settle down.

  "Little sister said, Zian you're also getting older, it's time for you to find a wife to take care of you."

  "Big..."

  "Do you think Zian is like you?"

  Shen Shi Yi couldn't help but scowl and shout at Shen Yi Feng, he was really fed up with him. As the eldest son, Shen Shi Yi had placed some expectations on him, who would have thought that not only was he useless, but his second son, who had talent, also had a strange illness that made him afraid of blood, how could he become a doctor?

  "Dad, actually big brother is just doing what he likes, if he's willing to come and help out at the pharmacy, this doesn't conflict with his fondness for messing around with flowers and plants, does it?"

  Seeing the two father and son, one of them might start arguing again. Shen Huan immediately spoke up, actually both of them were too stubborn, but precisely because of this, they looked even more like a father and son. At this moment, Shen Huan's words would have been met with Shen Shi Yu's displeasure in the past, but he now had some change of heart towards his daughter. Moreover, since he had forced her to marry into the Zhao family and experience days without a husband, he couldn't help but feel some guilt and reluctance, so he didn't continue to express his dissatisfaction.

  "What's the big deal, can't father and son have a good talk? If Wing-feng likes flowers and plants, just let him play with them. Besides, don't you know your own son? He may be stubborn on the surface, but he often goes to the back mountain to pick herbs according to medical descriptions."

  The Fang family followed suit, moving with emotion and reasoning, Shen Shi-yi's face softened a bit, while Shen Yi-feng's face was somewhat embarrassed. Of course, Li wouldn't let her old man always have the upper hand, he was just an old stubborn child, no matter what you said, he wouldn't listen, and she couldn't let this opportunity pass without giving him a good scolding.

  "You're the same, clearly knowing your son is just like you, stubborn as a dead duck. One of you pretends to be innocent, and you're still sulking with him, pretending not to know anything."

  Shen Shi Yi couldn't help but turn his head and glare at Li, who was still smiling and ignoring him as she had for decades. Shen Shi Yi felt a bit embarrassed on the surface, so he snuck a peek at Shen Yi Feng with the corner of his eye, only to find that he was staring straight at him, and immediately turned away.

  "Dad, otherwise I'll start by getting familiar with medicinal herbs, you won't put pressure on me, will you?"

  Shen Yifeng lowered his head first, making Shen Shiyu also have nothing to say. The father and son were at odds with each other because of this matter, and after all these years, he was also tired of it.

  He just gave a low response: "It's good if you can put your mind at ease."

  As the conflict between father and son gradually dissipated, Shen Huan's mood improved greatly. After dinner, he didn't return to his room, but instead sat on a stone bench outside, placing his hands on a stone table, propping up his cheek to gaze at the moonless and starless night sky.

  "Little sister..."

  "Hmm? Sister-in-law."

  As soon as she heard the voice, Shen Han turned her head to look over and saw that Hu Xiaoyan was walking towards her with a somewhat awkward expression. She immediately nodded in response and stood up to make room for her: "Stone bench is cool, I'm sitting in a hot spot."

  Seeing her being so considerate, Hu Xiaoyan wasn't really a bad person after all. She felt some emotions in her heart and nodded immediately, sitting down and placing the tray on the table: "I saw you didn't eat anything earlier, is it because you got used to eating at Zhao's house and can't get used to food at home?"

  "No... nothing much, just ate some pancakes made by grandma on the way, and I'm still full."

  "Wing told me you love sweets, want to try some?"

  She brought out a small plate of pastries and pushed it towards Shen Han, her smile also becoming more natural. It seemed that due to their previous relationship, she was making an effort to be friendly, but in her heart, there were still some awkward feelings.

  But Shen Han was somewhat surprised, with an uncontrollable joy in her eyes: "Did you make this, sister-in-law?"

  "Uh, actually Wing-feng was right. The past is the past, and now is now. You see, last time you came back home, I still treated you like that... And when I went with your older brother to visit Yu-xuan, you didn't hold it against me at all. It was just me being too sensitive before."

  "Sister-in-law, what are you talking about? If you say the past is the past, then let's not mention it anymore. Let's just erase those old, moldy things like chalk marks."

  "What powder?"

  "Uh... what I mean is that as a person, you can't keep looking back at the past, but instead look forward to the future. You already have a baby and I'm going to be an aunt too, shouldn't we all grow up a bit?"

  "Hehe, try it and see, if you like it I'll do it again next time."

  "Thank you, sister-in-law."

  Shen Huan picked up a piece of white sugar cake and put it in her mouth. Although it couldn't compare to the exquisite pastries she had eaten with Mu Siyao last time, it still warmed Shen Huan's heart. After all, she had come to this unfamiliar environment, no matter what her body was like before, she sincerely wanted to get along well with everyone. After all... in a person's living environment, who would want someone to target them, not like them?

  "Is it delicious?"

  "Mmm, just right."

  "I'm still afraid it's not sweet enough, your elder brother said you especially like eating sweets."

  "Uh... actually, I'm afraid of getting fat, eating too sweet things isn't good for the body either, this is just right."

  "Really?"

  "Yes, but sister-in-law, you can't stop eating now just because of this worry. After giving birth to the baby, I'll teach you how to regain your current good figure."

  As soon as she heard that eating sweets would make her fat, Hu Xiaoyan's face scrunched up in distaste. Not to mention that since becoming pregnant, her family had been lavishing her with all sorts of treats they normally wouldn't indulge in, and now she was starting to worry that after the baby was born, she'd end up like the chubby wife of the Huangs from down the street, who got winded just walking.

  But now hearing Shen Huan's words, she couldn't help but feel happy in her heart, yet still somewhat dared not believe: "Really? You have a way?"

  "More precious than pearls."

  "How would you know how to lose weight? Otherwise, you wouldn't have been so chubby before..."

  It wasn't until then that Hu Xiaoyan realized that the Shen Han in front of her was no longer the chubby little girl she used to be, and Shen Han was also wondering if this body had originally belonged to a fat girl.

  "But you're actually quite thin now."

  "Haha, then I'm the best proof, you should believe it now?"

  "Uh-huh"

  "When the time comes, I'll help you match a nutritious and low-fat diet, ensuring that you won't go hungry while becoming more and more beautiful."

  "Thanks little sister first."

  "You're welcome"

  The two of them talked to this point, and again fell into an awkward silence, but then simultaneously looked at each other and burst out laughing. Just as Shen Wingfeng arrived, he saw this scene and couldn't help but ask: "What are you guys talking about? You seem so happy."

  "What's wrong, brother? Are you eager to see me and sister-in-law fight? If that's the case... Sister-in-law, from now on, whenever we meet brother, let's go at him together!"

  Good

  Hu Xiaoyan happily responded, having married into the Shen family for so long, when has she ever been as carefree and happy as today?

  Seeing his wife and little sister joining forces, Shen Wing-feng couldn't help but look worried. He rubbed his temples and sighed: "I can barely handle either of you alone, let alone both of you together? I'd better hide for now."

  After finishing speaking, she really turned around and left, which made Shen Huan and Hu Xiaoyan look at each other and burst out laughing again. They were already young and beautiful, and now they were laughing loudly under the sunlight, adding a bright scenery to the small courtyard...