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Chapter 92: Chapter 92: What is Si Chen Raising His Hand For?
With such a high salary, Si Xiaohui is thrilled just to hear about it, let alone have any suggestions to voice. However, since Tong Yao suggested it, she felt obligated to contribute. Yet she didn’t know what to say.
After thinking for a while and still not coming up with anything, she looked to Si Chen. Si Xiaohui felt restrained living in the city, it wasn’t really her home.
Upon noticing Si Xiaohui’s glance, Si Chen raised an eyebrow and said, "No use looking at me. Look at your sister-in-law. She’s the one running the business, what she says goes."
Si Xiaohui finally understood. Her oldest brother was completely siding with Tong Yao.
Even though Si Xiaohui felt disheartened, news about getting work in the city brightened her spirit. "I have no objections, but also, you can’t intentionally pick on me."
Previously, she had a poor attitude towards Tong Yao, so Si Xiaohui was unsure if Tong Yao would retaliate and intentionally mistreat her.
Tong Yoa snorted, "I am too busy making money to bother about petty squabbles with you. Like I’ve said before, as long as you don’t cause any problem there won’t be any issues. Now go to sleep! We still need to wake up early tomorrow to find a place for you."
"I’ll sleep with my colleagues. You and Yaoyao can share a bed for the night." Si Chen stood up and walked to the door, reminding Si Xiaohui to double lock it after he left.
After Si Chen left, Si Xiaohui turned around to see Tong Yao already in bed. She looked around the room, her eyes gleaming like a firefly in the dark. Only now did she fully take in the room, noticing the large fan blowing strong like a hurricane. The room was so refreshingly cool.
She observed the fully furnished room, even the bed was made of real wood. Hot water flowed right from the tap, there was no need to heat it. Even noble maidens from ancient times didn’t have such luxuries, no wonder everyone wanted to move to the city.
Si Xiaohui excitedly touched the walls, nearly jumping for joy. This was the first time she had lived in a brick house; there was no earthy smell nor the smell of dampness, only a faint fragrance. This must be how the immortals live, right?
After delighting in the newness for a while, she finally turned off the lights and got into bed. Tong Yao had a faint, clean, refreshing and delicate fragrance. In comparison, Si Xiaohui felt like a piece of black coal that no matter how much washing couldn’t be clean, no fragrance and even a smell of sweat. Worried Tong Yao might be annoyed, Si Xiaohui slept on the edge of the bed, careful not to move around excessively or breathe too loudly. She was afraid any contact would get her kicked off the bed.
The quiet city night had no frog croaks or dog barks, however, Si Xiaohui stayed up sleepless. Earlier today she thought she was sold off, yet now she was in the large city, turned out to a blessing in disguise.
Lijuan said, with a tailor’s skill, you could start your own shop in the town, or work in the city’s clothing factories. Si Xiaohui, who couldn’t get the knack of it, thought she wouldn’t be as good as anyone else. Suddenly, a pie fell from the sky and Si Xiaohui was so happy she nearly burst into laughter.
Only around one in the morning, did Si Xiaohui fall asleep in a drowse, she woke up to the sound of knocking on the door. Startled, she nearly rolled off the bed. She opened her eyes to find Tong Yao was already dressed up.
Dressed in a sapphire blue dress Tong Yao looked as beautiful as a rich lady. Si Xiaohui was stunned and realized why her big brother defended Tong Yao at all times. Even she as a woman was unable to avert her eyes, what more a man?
If she was at home Si Xiaohui would constantly tease her, but since Si Xiaohui would need to rely on Tong Yao in the city, she refrained from making sarcastic remarks.
Tong Yao opened the door and Si Chen came in carrying breakfast, "You both can freshen up, then we have breakfast before heading out."
Seeing the breakfast Si Chen placed on the table, Si Xiaohui’s stomach started rumbling. She shyly said, "Brother, sister-in-law, good morning."
She had thought through it last night, to stay and work under Tong Yao she needed to have a good relationship with her. It didn’t cost her anything to call Tong Yao sister-in-law. Technically, Tong Yao was indeed her sister-in-law.
Tong Yao nearly choked on her saliva due to the surprise, she felt Si Xiaohui’s forehead, "Do you have a fever?"
She actually called her sister-in-law? Must be the end of the world.
"You’re my sister-in-law in the first place, there’s no mistake if I call you that. Why are you surprised?" Si Xiaohui’s cheeks reddened, and she rushed out to wash up as if she were being chased by a tiger.
Seeing Tong Yao’s surprised face, Si Chen chuckled softly, "She’s accepted you."
Tong Yao blinked, "She accepted me after one night of sharing a bed?"
She has been sharing a bed with Si Chen for nearly a month and hasn’t had any other thoughts.
Out of nowhere, Tong Yao glanced at Si Chen’s waist. Before she could fully comprehend what she had seen, Si Chen abruptly turned around.
"Are you hungry? Let’s have some food." 𝓷ℴ𝓿𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
Tong Yao: Did he notice something?
That’s it, her reputation is ruined.
Her cheeks flushed. Control yourself, Tong Yao told herself as she patted her face.
Forget about it, her image is ruined anyway. She couldn’t go on being starving. Unless he could prove that she was being indiscreet, Si Chen had no evidence about her wandering eyes. Tong Yao picked up a steamed bun and took a bite. She nodded approvingly, "It’s delicious."
Having a good meal after a good night of sleep is the best way to start the day.
"Don’t choke yourself, have some soy milk."
Si Chen passed a cup of soy milk to her. Seeing her fluffy little head nibbling at the food, she looked like a docile and cute little squirrel. It made him want to reach out and pat her. As he was thinking, his hand moved subconsciously.
Tong Yao took a sip of the soy milk, when she raised her head, she saw Si Chen’s hand raised in mid-air. She looked weirdly between Si Chen’s face and his hand, "What are you doing?"
Si Chen’s hand, poised in mid-air, moved slightly. Just as he was about to bring it down, Si Xiaohui rushed in from outside.
"Brother what are you trying to do?" She stepped in front of Tong Yao, eyeing Si Chen warily, "If you have something to say, say it. You can’t resort to violence!"
From Si Xiaohui’s angle by the door, Si Chen’s movements seemed like he was about to slap Tong Yao. Although she didn’t really like Tong Yao, even having sorted out most of her thoughts, she still felt a degree of unease around her. Still, she’d never imagine Si Chen would hit Tong Yao.
In fact, thinking about it, Tong Yao was quite pitiful, having left her hometown to marry so far away.
"Hit someone?" Tong Yao peeked at Si Chen from behind Si Xiaohui, "You want to hit me?"
She was only eating a dumpling, even though she didn’t wait for Si Xiaohui to join her, it wouldn’t warrant a slap, would it?
Then again, Si Chen wasn’t the type to resort to violence. It seems she was swayed by Si Xiaohui’s presumptions. So, what was Si Chen raising his hand for?
