Married the Tough Guy After Transmigrating

Chapter 97: Chapter 97

Mrs. Xu’s face beamed with joy as she looked at her third son, “Why didn’t you say you were coming back earlier? We could have prepared some food for you.”

At this time, they had already finished their meal.

Then, she turned her head and gave her daughter a stern look, mixed with both heartache and blame, “Why are you coming back so late again? Your father and I were so worried.”

They were almost out the door looking for her again.

It was also a blessing that their youngest son returned in time, or else the whole family would have been out searching.

It wouldn’t have been a good thing to spread around, her daughter gaining a reputation for not coming home every evening.

“Where’s your car?” Mrs. Xu asked curiously.

“Mom, I rented a place in the county today. I’ll be living there from now on. The weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter. By the time I finish work, it’s already dark.

It’s inconvenient to commute, and it gets a bit dangerous after dark. Riding my bike also chills my hands, so I decided to rent a place.”

Once Xu Ying said this, Mrs. Xu felt a sourness in her heart; she had long anticipated that her daughter would one day rent a place to live in the county.

She didn’t expect that day to come so soon. If she had known, she wouldn’t have let her daughter take that damn job. They couldn’t see their daughter every day, and now they didn’t know when they’d get to see her next.

Xu Ying guessed her mother’s worries and spoke up, “I’ll come home every two weeks.”

She had four days off a month; she would rest at home for two days and spend two days back home. It worked out perfectly.

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Mrs. Xu felt a bit better when she heard this, but she still felt reluctant. Their precious daughter had always been by their side, and now she was suddenly leaving. The thought alone was enough to bring tears to her eyes.

Mr. Xu, seeing Mrs. Xu’s return, was puzzled, “Why are you frowning because the son is back?”

Mrs. Xu said sadly, “The third son may have come back, but our daughter is moving out.”

“What?” Mr. Xu exclaimed in surprise, “Why is she moving out?”

He had been looking forward to her getting married later so she could stay at home longer. Why would she move out all of a sudden?

“Is the little sister going to rent a place to live?” Eldest Sister-in-law Xu asked curiously.

Mrs. Xu nodded, looking disheartened.

Mr. Xu also thought about how inconvenient it was for his daughter to commute to work in the winter, and as unhappy as he felt inside, he couldn’t stop his daughter from renting a place.

Both parents had been delighted when their daughter found a job, but now they couldn’t muster up any joy. Just thinking that their daughter would come home only once every half month made their faces fill with worry.

Luckily, Third Brother Xu had already eaten outside, otherwise with their mom this upset, she surely wouldn’t have cooked for him.

The next morning, Xu Shengwu drove Xu Ying and Mrs. Xu to the county, dropping Xu Ying off at the restaurant first.

Then he took Mrs. Xu to see Xu Ying’s rented place.

Mrs. Xu felt sentimental upon entering the yard—it was quite large, almost like their own.

The environment was much better than their home.

The two of them cleaned up Xu Ying’s new room, laid out the bedding, and put away all of her clothes. By the time they finished, it was already noon.

Xu Ying, hurrying along with an iron box in hand, arrived at the rental place, “Mom, Third Brother, are you hungry?”

“Ah, sister, you couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m starving,” Xu Shengwu said, too tired to care about appearances as he sat in the yard after a tough bout of cleaning.

Mrs. Xu was tired too, but not as dramatic as her son. Sweaty and smiling at her daughter’s arrival, she said, “You’re right, I’m starving. Your third brother and I got the room all ready for you. When it gets colder, I’ll have your eldest brother install a stove in your room so you can keep warm.”

Xu Ying, linking arms with Mrs. Xu, smiled and said, “Thank you, mom, let’s eat now.”

Xu Shengwu watched the scene, feeling as though he knew what had changed about his little sister.

“This is so good, sister! Your cooking skills are impressive. It’s a pity I have to go back to work soon and won’t be able to enjoy such delicious food,” Xu Shengwu sighed, truly a bit downcast.

“Next time Third Brother Xu comes back, I’ll cook for him again.”

“Sure.” Xu Shengwu ate his meal with big bites, but he wasn’t rude.

Congratulations, host, for unlocking new recipes. Thirty percent of the area has been unlocked, and you are rewarded with a third-tier recipe for Huanghe Carp. You have successfully unlocked home-cooked dishes like stir-fried noodles, hot noodles, and Snail Noodles.

Rice noodles, meatballs, and you randomly receive an air conditioner, a refrigerator, and a box of daily necessities. One thousand goodwill points are needed for the next unlock.

“System, can I use this air conditioner in the space?” Xu Ying hadn’t checked the electrical system in the space yet.

During the apocalypse, a Superpower User had helped her modify the electrical board in the space, and following the instructions, she was able to use it in the space.

But now, only thirty percent of the space was unlocked, and she didn’t know whether she could use those electronics.

If she could, then she would be able to enjoy air conditioning in the future.

You can.

With the System’s response, Xu Ying was delighted.

After the two finished their lunch, Xu Ying left with her lunchbox.

Mrs. Xu stayed at home for a while, reluctant to leave.

If the fridge and air conditioner could be used, that meant her computer and various massage devices would also work.

Xu Ying suddenly filled with enthusiasm for her future life.

She had to continue working hard and making an effort.

Xu Ying rode her bicycle toward the restaurant and nearly collided with someone just before reaching the entrance.

She barely stopped in time and couldn’t help cursing, “Don’t you want to live, looking for a collision or what?”

It was unbelievable; with such a wide road, and they had to stop right in front of her bike.

Dong Wenjie was also startled, having fought hard with his older brother for the chance to chase after Xu Ying, and almost made a terrible mistake.

“I’m so sorry, I didn’t do it on purpose.” Dong Wenjie hurriedly apologized, then his eyes brightened up, “Aren’t you my sister’s friend?

Where are you headed? Let me take you there,” Dong Wenjie thought he was disguising his intentions well.

Xu Ying’s face was cold, her gaze icy, her expression frosty, her eyes like the stars, and her pigtails rested on her chest with wisps of hair framing her face, accentuating her pale skin.

Dong Wenjie was mesmerized, staring at Xu Ying without moving his eyes.

Xu Ying felt extremely uncomfortable under his gaze and pushed her bicycle, ready to move on.

“Miss Xu Ying, let me accompany you,” Dong Wenjie pursued her and blocked her way.

“Move aside.” Xu Ying kept her face frosty, holding back her anger.

“I should come with you, you look so familiar, just like the girl next door.” Dong Wenjie, assuming he was right, casually touched his hair, feeling quite handsome.

After all, back in the village, there were plenty of girls who liked him.

Dong Wenjie and Dong Wenzhong looked a bit alike; both wore glasses, had fair skin, and just looking at them would naturally make people favor them.

Xu Ying felt like throwing up and bluntly said, “I have three brothers; I don’t need another one like you. Please step aside, or else.”

“Or else what?” Dong Wenjie suddenly leaned in closer.

“Or else I’ll beat you to death.” Xu Ying, startled by the suddenly enlarged face, threw a punch directly at Dong Wenjie’s face.

With the sound of breaking glass, Dong Wenjie’s glasses shattered, and glass shards pierced his eyelid, causing blood to seep out instantly.

“Ah! Xu Ying, you vicious woman.” Dong Wenjie clutched his eye, grimacing in pain.