Chapter 731: As If She’s the Unreasonable One

Fu Mingxue was the most idle person in the entire family.

In Mrs. Fu’s eyes, she was a priceless treasure, so she wasn’t needed to do any chores.

Even when Fu Mingxue offered to help tend the fire, Mrs. Fu stopped her.

The reason was simple: "These hands are for drawing blueprints. What if they get injured?"

"You earn such a high salary and so many bonuses from your unit. You need to create more value to justify it. That way, you won’t feel guilty, no matter how much you’re paid."

And so, she shooed Fu Mingxue right out of the kitchen.

Fu Mingxue: ...?

’This is a bit much. It’s really not that serious.’

She glanced around and saw the two children in the living room, so she walked over to them.

"Sweethearts, how about Mommy helps you practice reading? We haven’t done it in a while."

Qin Hao immediately refused. "Mommy, it’s the New Year. My sister and I are busy. Let’s practice reading another day!"

Qin Keke agreed with her brother. "Mommy, you can go play by yourself! We’re busy!"

Fu Mingxue saw the two little ones peeling scallions, and they were doing it with intense concentration.

The corner of her mouth twitched. "Then I’ll peel the scallions—"

Qin Hao grew alarmed at her words. "No way, Mommy! Your hands are golden hands, you can’t do this kind of work. You should go read a book. This is my and my sister’s job."

Qin Keke nodded quickly, shielding the pile of scallions with her small hands.

"This is my brother’s and my job. Mommy can’t take it."

Even though they were only a little over three years old, they were exceptionally good at peeling scallions.

They hadn’t ruined a single one.

Fu Mingxue: ...?

Just then, Qin Hao added, "Mommy, you should go. We’re very busy today and can’t play with you."

Qin Keke nodded. "That’s right. This afternoon, we have to help Grandma make dumplings and steamed buns. We’re very busy, so you should just go play by yourself for now, Mommy!"

Fu Mingxue: ...?

She could have sworn she saw a look on their little faces that said she was the one being clueless.

’I’m speechless. I’m really, truly speechless.’

’Looks like I really was disturbing them.’

With a sigh, she had no choice but to go back to her room to read—and draw blueprints if inspiration struck.

A thought suddenly struck her. ’Couldn’t I come up with some small inventions to bring in some extra income for the family?’

’After all, their household expenses were bound to get higher.’

’Qin Wenhao basically just gets a stipend based on his rank, and his mission bonuses are limited, too.’

’If I don’t have any other sources of income, then all we’ll have is my salary.’

’By next year, we’ll definitely have another child, and all sorts of expenses will increase.’

After a moment of thought, she decided she would design a new car model for the auto factory. As for the engine—she could upgrade that, too.

The ideas quickly began to flow, and inspiration struck.

She was instantly lost in her work, right up until Qin Wenhao came in to call for her.

"Honey, stop drawing. It’s time to eat."

Hearing this, Fu Mingxue glanced at her watch and was surprised to see it was already eleven-thirty.

"What’s for lunch?"

"Mom made rice and a few simple stir-fries for lunch. Dinner will be more elaborate."

The real feast was for dinner.

Fu Mingxue got up and walked out of the room.

When she saw the five dishes and a soup spread across the table, her lip twitched. ’This is what he calls "a few simple stir-fries"?’

’In the past, even our New Year’s Eve dinners weren’t this lavish.’

She sat down, and the two children clambered onto their stools at the same time.

"Mommy, you worked so hard. This chicken leg is for you."

At some point, it had become an unwritten rule in the twins’ minds: as long as their mother was home, the chicken leg was to be saved for her.