Entertainment Era: Starting with Teaching Sister Meng to Sing

Ma Xiaoping gently stroked Meng Ziyi's head, her eyes filled with affection.

This child is so kind. Even before marrying into the family, she already knows how to protect her mother-in-law and helps out in the kitchen, unlike those other sisters-in-law who just sit in the living room waiting to eat and have no sense of propriety.

There was another series of knocks on the door, and Song Shihui arrived with Mao Xiaotong.

Unlike Meng Ziyi, whom everyone was familiar with, the group of people in the room seemed somewhat at a loss when they saw the two exquisite beauties enter the room.

Upon seeing this, Wang Xiaozhou quickly stepped forward and said politely, "You're welcome to come, no need to bring anything."

Taking the gift box from Song Shihui, Wang Xiaozhou introduced them to everyone: "This is my English teacher. She takes good care of me at school. And that's her younger sister."

Everyone greeted him with smiles, and after Song Shihui responded to each one, he asked Wang Xiaozhou, "Where's Auntie? Is she busy in the kitchen?"

Wang Xiaozhou gestured with his chin toward the kitchen: "Cooking? Probably almost done."

Song Shihui took off his coat and led Mao Xiaotong straight to the kitchen.

Then the eldest aunt and third aunt started arguing again: "Isn't that a generational gap? How come Xiaozhou's teacher calls the second son's wife 'auntie'?"

Third Aunt nodded, her face full of alarm: "Could it be that she wants to introduce her younger sister to Xiaozhou? What kind of teacher goes straight to the kitchen to help out as soon as she walks in? Both girls are quite pretty. No, I have to give Ziyi a heads-up later."

In the kitchen, Ma Xiaoping also looked completely bewildered.

Three stunning beauties suddenly walked into my little kitchen. It just didn't seem like a good match at all.

"Who are you?"

Ma Xiaoping spoke with a hint of timidity.

Meng Ziyi helped answer, "This is Xiaozhou's English teacher. Didn't you ask him to come? How come I don't recognize him?"

Ma Xiaoping clenched her thumb and forefinger; based on her understanding of her dog son, things seemed to be in trouble.

But she forgot that she was wearing slippers today. Song Shihui glanced down and noticed Ma Xiaoping's nervousness, then gave Meng Ziyi a half-smile.

This girl isn't as innocent as she seems; she's a bit petty.

That last scene was probably an attempt to assert dominance over me. The hostess doesn't even know who you are, yet you come to our house for dinner. How dare you?

Taking the large ladle from Ma Xiaoping, Song Shihui stirred it a couple of times, following Ma Xiaoping's previous movements, and asked, "Auntie, is there anything else I haven't made? Do you have scrambled eggs with tomatoes? Xiaozhou loves this dish when he comes to my house for dinner."

Coming to her senses, Ma Xiaoping quickly snatched the large ladle back from Song Shihui's hand: "Let me do it, let me do it. You're the teacher, how can I let you do this job?"

Song Shihui smiled and took out a clove of garlic from the refrigerator to peel: "We're all juniors here, there's no need to call us teachers. If we're too formal, we won't come over. Hey, Auntie, did you braid this hair accessory yourself? You can't find this style anywhere else."

While cooking, Ma Xiaoping smiled shyly and said, "I made it myself. My dad farms, and we have a lot of scrap materials that we don't need. Making one myself saves money, right?"

Song Shihui's eyes sparkled: "Wow, Auntie, you're so skillful and know how to manage a household so well."

She really knows how to manage a household; that's the highest compliment among adult women.

In Ma Xiaoping's self-perception, she has been busy for half her life, working hard for this family, all for this evaluation.

But Wang Xiaozhou and his son, one only knows how to farm, and the other is a dog who does nothing but play around. I've never heard a kind word from them.

When these words came from Song Shihui, Ma Xiaoping's eyes immediately welled up with tears, and she instantly regarded him as a kindred spirit.

"You silly child... Sigh, do you like it? If you like it, Auntie will make one for you too."

Song Shihui raised his head and glanced triumphantly at Meng Ziyi. In this under-the-table competition, Meng Ziyi was completely defeated!

Mao Xiaotong remained silent as she chopped scallions, not daring to look up or communicate with anyone. The struggle between adult women was too fierce; she couldn't afford to become cannon fodder.

Two more knocks sounded at the door, and as Huang Mao and his men entered the house carrying their things, the last dish was just finished cooking.

The brothers bowed and greeted the guests as they entered the house, then went to the kitchen to help serve the dishes. Finally, the group sat down together, and the uncle raised his glass to say a few words.

Everyone naturally had to give the uncle face and listen to him finish speaking. Only after the room was filled with enthusiastic applause could they actually start eating.

Although today is a family dinner, the seating arrangement is very particular. The eldest uncle and aunt naturally sit at the head of the table, followed by the third uncle's family and the youngest aunt's family.

As the hosts, Wang Xiaozhou and his family sat on the side closest to the door. Huang Mao and his friends naturally followed Wang Xiaozhou to sit down, as did Song Shihui and her group.

So Wang Xiaozhou sat Song Shihui on his left and Meng Ziyi and Mao Xiaotong on his right.

Ma Xiaoping sat to Song Shihui's left, and looked awkward throughout the meal, seemingly hesitant to speak.

After the meal was finally finished, Ma Xiaoping took advantage of everyone going to the kitchen to wash the dishes and called Wang Jianguo to the bedroom.

"Find a chance to ask your son what's really going on between Teacher Song and Mao Xiaotong."

Wang Jianguo was confused: "What? What's going on?"

Ma Xiaoping glanced outside the door and saw Wang Xiaozhou and Meng Ziyi laughing and joking. Unable to bear watching, she looked away and said, "I suspect that son of a bitch is having an affair with that Song Shihui!"

"No way, she's so beautiful and has a stable job, why would she be interested in your son?"

Ma Xiaoping said expressionlessly, "She kept rubbing against the table while we were eating, and for a while she rubbed against the wrong thing—my leg!"

Wang Jianguo: "..."

Ten minutes later, Wang Xiaozhou was dragged downstairs by Wang Jianguo to buy cigarettes. When he came back upstairs, he looked indignant and sat down next to Song Shihui, whispering:

"My mom said that when you were eating, your legs kept rubbing against me under the table, but for a while you rubbed against the wrong leg—you were rubbing against hers!"

Song Shihui laughed arrogantly: "How do you know I'm rubbing against the wrong person? I'm definitely rubbing against Auntie!"

He then pulled Mao Xiaotong to her feet and said goodbye to everyone, "I'm sorry to have bothered you today. I'll treat you all to a meal another day. I have something to do this afternoon, so I'll head back now."

Out of respect for the teacher, everyone got up and saw him to the door, except for Wang Xiaozhou, who remained standing there with a look of grief and indignation.

Sao Hui, are you trying to kill me?!

After Song Shihui left, Wang Xiaozhou was called into his room by his mother for questioning.

Huang Mao and his brothers found a corner in the living room to play cards. Wang Jianguo and the other adults, seeing this, were envious and set up a mahjong table next to them.

The house was filled with clanging and banging, finally creating a bit of a New Year's atmosphere.

The women went to their own bedrooms to rest, chatting about family matters and gossiping. No one mentioned going home. Everyone knew that the moving lunch that day was not the main topic at all. What Ma Xiaoping really wanted was for everyone to sit together and watch TV to appreciate her son's talent.

Anyone who leaves right after lunch today should be prepared to be resented by Ma Xiaoping. That petty woman will definitely find a chance to get revenge later!