My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

"I... I don't think it's too late or anything like that." Wang Yuting's eyes welled up with tears, and her words became somewhat incoherent, but she still tried her best to convey her thoughts, "I just want to be like you and Dad, I just don't want to be denied, or have people disbelieve that I'm your child..."

Wang Yuting isn't powerful enough to overcome the shadows of the past in one fell swoop.

Faced with the enormous wound in her heart, she no longer has the courage to confront it.

However... just as time heals all wounds, hopefully it will heal someday.

Lin Jiu gently patted Wang Yuting's hand, then turned to his mother-in-law, whose eyes were brimming with tears, and smiled, "Auntie, you haven't had lunch yet, have you? Let's eat here today, and I'll show you what I can do."

"That's great, so sensible, unlike my daughter." Mo Xiao glanced at Wang Yuting, ruthlessly betraying his teammate, "Look at you, you just told me to go home, can't you learn from Xiao Jiu?"

"mom--"

Wang Yuting voiced her dissatisfaction.

"Xiao Jiu, come here, I want to whisper something to you." Mo Xiao beckoned to Lin Jiu.

"No, you're not allowed to go. It's definitely not something nice to say." Wang Yuting grabbed Lin Jiu's skirt, preventing him from going.

Lin Jiu gave an awkward laugh.

It's here, it's finally here, the annual challenge.

If it's between your mother-in-law and your wife, you have to choose one.

There is only one answer!

That is to swear allegiance to you!

Lin Jiu stood silently behind Wang Yuting.

After all, Wang Yuting was the one who paid his salary, and those who act as henchmen despise traitors the most!

Mo Xiao glanced at the two of them, and without mincing words, she laid it all out: "Then I'll be frank, Xiao Jiu. It might sound like I'm just praising my own daughter, but while Yu Ting is really bad at housework and a complete mess at cooking, she's an all-rounder when it comes to everything else! She can always master something she's never done before in the shortest amount of time, and she's won quite a few awards. I'll show them to you when you come to my house."

"it is good!"

Lin Jiu nodded heavily.

He stepped forward immediately, very quickly.

"Mom! That's a dark history!"

"How could it be a dark history? I framed them all and hung them on the wall." Those certificates were just pieces of paper, and they had been there for so many years. Mo Xiao had put a lot of effort into preserving them properly.

"Have some decency!!"

Wang Yuting covered her head and let out a wail.

When I was in elementary school, I felt a great sense of accomplishment looking at my award certificates displayed on the wall.

When I was in junior high school, I brought some classmates over to my house. As soon as I walked in, they burst into laughter and rolled around on the floor.

When I was in high school, I didn't dare to step out of my room when relatives and friends came to visit, because I could hear their chatter even through the door.

What a shame!

I didn't even win the first prize.

How could you show this to others!

Just then, Mo Xiao quietly beckoned to Lin Jiu again.

Lin Jiu glanced at Wang Yuting, but still went over.

There must be something very important going on, right?

“My daughter learns everything very quickly, but she has no experience dating boys yet, so you need to manage that aspect carefully. You're still a student, so your studies should be your priority. Be mindful of moderation, and remember to nourish your kidneys… understand?” Mo Xiao recalled her past with her child's father, and said solemnly, “Remember to nourish your kidneys! Remember to nourish your kidneys!!”

Lin Jiu was speechless for a moment.

This is indeed a very important matter!

I'll say it three times because it's important! Three times!

Chapter Sixty-Five: The Capable Lin Jiu

"You can do anything!"

Mo Xiao stared at the table full of dishes, his mouth agape in astonishment.

Kung Pao Chicken, Scrambled Eggs with Beef, Tofu in Tomato Sauce, Baby Bok Choy, Tomato, Egg and Tofu Soup.

Lin Jiu spent nearly an hour in the kitchen preparing the dishes. He was already drenched in sweat from doing housework and had to take a shower, but now his back was soaked with sweat again shortly after the shower. It was a pity about his cosplay outfit... no, what's there to pity! He was only going to wear it once anyway, and the skirt was so short, how could he possibly wear it a second time! Not even a second thought!

Wang Yuting glanced at Lin Jiu and poked his waist in dissatisfaction, "Why don't you usually cook so many delicious meals for me? You only start to take care of things when my mom comes, right?"

"I only cooked this much because I saw you were in a bad mood earlier. I thought you'd feel better if you ate your fill." Lin Jiu raised her hand and tapped her shoulder, whispering, "If you want to eat, I'll make this much every day from now on."

Judging from the living expenses Wang Yuting provides, it's more than enough to cook four dishes and a soup every day.

"That won't do, just once in a while is fine."

Wang Yuting could tell that Lin Jiu had worked particularly hard this time. If it was like this every day, he would be too tired.

Besides, Wang Yuting is never picky about the food Lin Jiu cooks. Whether it's eggplant, green beans, or green peppers, she eats them all with relish. If she did that every day, she would definitely gain weight!

"Let's eat."

Lin Jiu sat down next to Wang Yuting with a smile, his movements quite natural, as if declaring that only he could sit there.

Wang Yuting even thoughtfully served him a bowl of soup, a treatment that even Mo Xiao didn't receive.

A married daughter is like water spilled from a cup; you can't take her back.

Besides, she's not even married yet!

Mo Xiao's eyes were filled with resentment. He picked up his chopsticks, casually grabbed a piece of beef, and put it in his mouth. After chewing it a couple of times, his expression changed.

So tender, so flavorful, so juicy, the taste is just right!

"That's great!"

Mo Xiao tasted Lin Jiu's cooking and praised it highly.

Lin Jiu smiled and nodded in acknowledgment; he didn't like to talk much while eating.

If Lin Jiu has any hobbies, it's eating, so he's never picky about food.

Lin Jiu used to have few choices, but now when he cooks, he considers nutritional balance and the combination of meat and vegetables, and strives for perfect taste. It's not just about making Wang Yuting happy, but more importantly, about gaining satisfaction for himself.

There is no job in this world that brings happiness; the only thing that truly brings happiness is adjusting your own state of mind.

Mo Xiao sighed, "You really found a good man."

Wang Yuting said calmly, "I need to tell Dad."

"No, your dad will get jealous if he hears that."

Mo Xiao thought for a moment and then withdrew Er Kang's hand.

"Forget it, you should just tell your dad. This past year without you has been less exciting for both of us at home." Mo Xiao sighed softly as he ate his Kung Pao Chicken. It gave the impression of insatiable desire, a constant yearning for more.

Wang Yuting raised an eyebrow, her eyes showing some unfriendly intent, and said irritably, "Is this why you were planning to give me a younger brother or sister while I was sleeping at home?"

Mo Xiao shook his head: "Not entirely."

Wang Yuting raised her eyebrows slightly, somewhat puzzled, and asked, "What do you mean, 'not'?"

Mo Xiao reminded him, "The last point is not."

"I understand, stop talking, I was just an accident."

Wang Yuting raised her hand to interrupt the other person, then buried her head in her food, no longer wanting to suffer for herself.

Lin Jiu also silently lowered his head and ate his food. He didn't hear what the two were saying at all, and he ate with great relish.

If someone isn't proactive in their work, there's something wrong with their thinking.

Lin Jiu carefully chewed and swallowed the rice in the bowl, not wasting a single grain of rice.

After finishing her meal, Lin Jiu took the initiative to clear away the dishes and chopsticks, preparing to wash them.

Wang Yuting wanted to help him, but Lin Jiu shook his head and said no.

"Why don't you and your mother have a proper talk again?"

Lin Jiu noticed that Mo Xiao would glance at the clock on the wall every now and then, perhaps something was on her mind? In that case, Lin Jiu didn't want to be a third wheel. It wasn't easy for the mother and daughter to meet, so she let them chat for a while.

Although they hadn't spent much time together, Lin Jiu could still sense Wang Yuting's emotional changes.

Although Wang Yuting's tone when speaking to her mother was very impolite, it was more of a coquettish manner.

This kind of communication feels more like family than a polite, formal conversation.

so good.

Lin Jiu felt a pang of envy.

He smiled slightly, took the plate, and went to the kitchen to wash the dishes.

As Wang Yuting watched his retreating figure, she sensed that for a fleeting moment, Lin Jiu wore a lonely smile.

Is it just my imagination?

"Yuting, why don't you take Xiaojiu back to your hometown sometime this year?"

Mo Xiao sat on the sofa, his hands boldly resting on the back of the sofa, giving off a powerful aura.

"Let your dad see that his daughter is capable of getting married. He always says it doesn't matter if you can't find a boyfriend, since he's made so much money in his life, one more pair of chopsticks won't hurt the family."

"...If Dad knew I had a boyfriend, wouldn't he cry?"

"That's not necessarily true."

Mo Xiao imagined what her husband's expression would be upon hearing the news, and suddenly became expectant.

Wang Yuting also wanted to see different sides of the person she liked, except that she wanted to see more of Lin Jiu's expressions.

This clearly shows that Wang Yuting is definitely her biological daughter.

“That child is younger than you,” Mo Xiao suddenly said.

"Hmm..." Wang Yuting nodded, knowing that this was an unavoidable issue.

“A younger age is fine. I’m six years younger than your dad. When I was pursuing him, didn’t a lot of people object? They said this wasn’t right, that wasn’t right, our zodiac signs didn’t match, our birth dates and times weren’t compatible, all sorts of ridiculous reasons. Six months later, I went to his parents’ house to propose with a big belly, who dared to stop me? Listen to me, it’s okay if a man is younger, the most important thing is that he can’t be younger down there. By the way, have you confirmed it?” Mo Xiao said very seriously, grabbing Wang Yuting’s arm to prevent her from escaping.