Chapter 1212 - 922: Little Star Side Story (13)_2

Chapter 1212: Chapter 922: Little Star Side Story (13)_2

Hanhan saw his lecherous look and got angry, performing her "deadly" moves on Shang Ou a few times. Although Shang Ou grimaced in pain, he wasn’t upset, and seemed to really enjoy it.

Over here, when Mom saw their little antics, she talked to Han Yidao. Now, not only did he find the son-in-law unsatisfactory, even the neighbor Lu Zixun was probably going crazy. They have only one daughter, and she’s very precious.

During the three-day exhibition, many people liked her paintings, buying them directly after a glance. Little Star became the most promising young artist at the exhibition. Over half of her paintings were sold in a single day, and Little Star wondered if You Jingyi had secretly arranged for someone to buy them, but You Jingyi said it wasn’t him.

With no other choice, she brought out some of her previous older works. Though they were immature, many people liked them, and soon, quite a few people remembered this young and beautiful novice artist.

After the exhibition, she became the youngest member of the Z City Art Association, winning several awards throughout the summer. Gradually, her name started attracting the attention of more and more collectors and audiences.

Of course, these achievements were inseparable from Little Star’s efforts. Her family was happy for her, as she was gradually taking root in the art world. Lin Wan believed her daughter would get better and better.

Almost all of Little Star’s relatives came to support her, wanting to buy her paintings, but Little Star refused. She wanted more people to appreciate her art, not just be supported by family.

But during these three days, You Jingyi was also present, so in meeting like this, the family relatives knew Little Star was in love.

When the Chen Haichang family far away at the harbor learned Little Star was in love, they were surprised, especially Xiao Wu, who had been so close to Little Star and didn’t notice at all that she secretly started dating that neighbor behind his back.

If Xiao Wu wasn’t caught up with work, he would almost have run over to sternly question Little Star, daring to keep it from even him.

After the exhibition ended, Little Star brought You Jingyi to formally meet her parents. The kids specifically called Dingding, asking him to come back specially today, to examine their potential future brother-in-law.

Dingding returned last night, and today Dad, unusually, didn’t go out for a run but assessed the situation at home. He didn’t waver while helping Mom prepare meals for the guests. Alone in the room, it was unclear what he was tinkering with.

When Little Star arrived with You Jingyi, the car they drove was packed full, prepared by Mr. and Mrs. You themselves.

A new son-in-law visiting, everyone in the building watched. Seeing the Han family’s daughter bringing this decent son-in-law back, and hauling all those packages upstairs, they could tell the family was well off.

Rightfully so, the Han family is wealthy, with a beautiful daughter and a handsome son, both outstanding, making those seeking them work hard.

You Jingyi knew how to cater to interests and learned a lot on Little Star’s side. Uncle Han liked fishing, which he discovered himself, but he also found that Uncle Han’s fishing skills were poor. So You Jingyi got a friend to gather a lot of fish bait mixes, the kind that even the dullest person could catch one or two fish with. Aunt Lin liked collecting small things, which was told to him by Little Star.

As for Dingding, he’s most intrigued by various martial gear, so You Jingyi specially had a few good short knives brought in from abroad by friends.

You Jingyi originally thought these would win Uncle Han’s favor, but upon arriving home, aside from Aunt Lin, whose expression wasn’t too bad, Uncle Han and the future brother-in-law basically didn’t even look at the gifts he brought.

You Jingyi sat there rather awkwardly.

Little Star also knew her dad was hard to deal with, not expecting her little brother to start trouble too.

Little Star sat there, frequently signaling Dingding not to add chaos, but he didn’t even look at her. Helpless, she had to try to foster a cheerful atmosphere in the middle.

Han Yijian, seeing his daughter so siding with him, had mixed feelings. Watching his wife busy alone in the kitchen, he turned and asked, "Can you cook?"

"...Uh..." The first sentence You Jingyi heard was this, and he didn’t react immediately.

Over here, Dingding hurriedly repeated, "What Dad means is, do you know how to cook?"

You Jingyi felt bitter inside. He had known this father-in-law was difficult to deal with, but he smiled on the surface and said, "Still... learning, Uncle."

"Mm, this is something you have to learn quickly. The men in our family must know how to cook. The wife has her job too. She’s been working all day, and you still expect her to do laundry and cook for you? Both spouses are mutual; you can’t rely on one side only. Dingding, your mom isn’t feeling well today. Take your Brother You to the kitchen to help your mom. Let your Brother You learn along."

"Ah..."

"Dad..."

This time, not only did Little Star feel it was inappropriate, Dingding also felt pathetic, as it was always him.

"Uncle... what do you want to eat?" You Jingyi was more desperate; he could mostly just boil water.

"Anything." Han Yi had already estimated that You Jingyi wouldn’t know how to cook, and he did it deliberately, purposely making it hard for this unsatisfactory young man.

After Dingding led You Jingyi to the kitchen, Dingding let Lin Wan leave.

Lin Wan dared not leave; her son could cook, but this You boy was worrisome. Seeing his stance, she knew he hadn’t cooked before. Not being able to eat would be fine, but she worried they might set her kitchen on fire.

But Dingding insisted on pushing her out, saying he’d teach well.

Lin Wan helplessly returned to the living room to sit. "What play are you acting out this time? It’s their first visit; you make them cook. How will his family view this back home?"

"If he mentions such a thing when he goes back, then I guess the affair between the kids is over."

"Dad, where do you find him lacking? I’ll talk to him privately, let him change slowly, that’s all." Little Star felt it was a bit unfair to You Jingyi. In all their time together, she’d really never seen him cook.

"Such matters must be taught before marriage. I don’t want you marrying him only to act as a servant every day; I’d feel heartache seeing that. We haven’t let you do chores at home, but that doesn’t mean you have to do them after marriage."

"...Oh, Dad, I understand." Little Star didn’t argue; her father was right. She couldn’t form the habit of assuming chores are naturally hers. At home, her dad did more than her mom.

Whenever they asked, Dad would always say mom worked hard, balancing them two kids and a job. If she still had to do laundry, cook, clean every day upon coming home, she’d be exhausted.

They didn’t want Mom to be too tired, so since understanding, Dad began teaching them to cook and do chores. Even Dingding didn’t escape.

By Dad’s family rule, Han family sons should treat their wives well, and the most direct way to show caring is learning to cherish them. So cooking and cleaning are basics. Dingding had to learn this.

Dingding had quite the opinion about this, so much so that, long after, when someone asked why he could cook such delicious meals, Dingding would say eyes and ears gradually picked it up at home but never admitted it was learned for a future wife.

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