novelraw Chapter 274 - 252: Men Are Meant to Be Troublesome
Chapter 274 - 252: Men Are Meant to Be Troublesome
Ever since she arrived here, Liang Zixuan’s gaze at her had been strange, carrying a hint of provocation.Gu Qimiao hadn’t spoken to her at all, and Shen Yanchen had reminded her while leaving, saying that everyone else in the family was fine, but Liang Zixuan definitely needed to be guarded against.
Having been harmed by her before, Gu Qimiao was already wary of her.
Luckily, it seemed like Grandma didn’t like her either. She sat alone on a sofa peeling an apple.
Gu Qimiao glanced at Grandma, who didn’t seem to want to talk to her, and sitting there awkwardly, she noticed Shen’s mother busy in the kitchen. As the daughter-in-law, she naturally had to be considerate. Politely, she said to Grandma, "Grandma, I’ll go help in the kitchen."
Grandma gave her a look and coldly said, "Go ahead."
Gu Qimiao felt as if she had received some kind of favor and promptly headed to the kitchen.
The kitchen was very large, bigger than the place she used to live. There were many servants helping Shen’s mother, so it seemed she couldn’t be of much help.
Walking up behind Shen’s mother, feeling a bit uncomfortable, she still called out, "Mom."
Shen’s mother looked very pretty and had a great temperament. They say a woman’s beauty comes from her husband’s love, and seeing how happy she was, it was evident Shen’s father adored her.
"Miaomiao, why are you here? Go back outside and sit. Dinner won’t be ready for a while."
Gu Qimiao felt much more relaxed interacting with Shen’s mother. She smiled and said, "I’m here to learn some cooking skills so that I can cook a couple of decent dishes for Yanchen when we go back."
Shen’s mother was happy and said, "That’s good. Actually, I didn’t know how to cook before either. I learned from your father. Even now, he still criticizes my cooking skills."
"Yanchen also dislikes my cooking, always saying I make it to torture him."
"That boy is indeed good at cooking. You don’t need to learn. Let the capable ones do more work. From now on, let him cook for you."
Gu Qimiao smiled and said, "Isn’t there a saying that to capture a man’s heart, you must first capture his stomach? He’s tired enough from work, and I want him to rest when he’s home." Though she said that, it was mostly him who cooked. When she went into the kitchen, he would chase her out, saying she was in the way.
Shen’s mother, cutting vegetables deftly, said, "Finally, I understand why Big Chen likes you so much. You’re so considerate."
Gu Qimiao was embarrassed by the compliment, "Not at all... I’m just causing him trouble."
"Men are meant to be troubled by, aren’t they? If you can’t trouble your own man, who else could you trouble?"
Hearing this, Gu Qimiao smiled, feeling it made sense. It was evident Shen’s father pampered Shen’s mother a lot; otherwise, she wouldn’t have come to such conclusions.
"By the way, why haven’t I seen Dad today?" The two were usually inseparable.
"Isn’t Big Chen on a business trip? Dad went to the company."
Chatting with Shen’s mother about household matters and helping wash vegetables made her feel less restrained than before.
Shen’s father only returned at lunchtime. Watching his and Shen’s mother’s natural interactions over the mundane meals, she felt very happy.
Shen Yanchen looked a lot like his father. When she first saw their wedding photo, she thought it was Shen Yanchen. Looking at the bride in the photo who resembled An’an, it was clear how well-matched the couple was.
Even now, though they were older, their love remained as strong as ever. This was the kind of love she yearned for. Would her and Shen Yanchen’s future be like this too?
Thinking about this made her heart feel warm. Looking back, she never imagined her dreams would come true — marrying the man she longed to marry and walking down the red carpet with him. She truly felt like the happiest woman in the world.
"What on earth is Xiaoxiao doing at school? She hasn’t come back in so long."
A single "Xiaoxiao" interrupted Gu Qimiao’s sweet thoughts. She buried her head in her meal, not daring to speak. Her parents and grandmother probably didn’t know about Xiaoxiao’s pregnancy. She wasn’t sure whether to mention it. It seemed better to wait for Shen Yanchen to handle it when he was present.
Shen’s mother said, "Didn’t Big Chen mention that Xiaoxiao was in a relationship? She’s probably busy with her boyfriend."
Grandma grumbled, "Doesn’t she know to bring him back for us to see? That girl is so naive. What if she gets deceived?"
Hearing Grandma’s words, Gu Qimiao became even more silent. If they knew what Mo Ming had done to Xiaoxiao, the Shen family would probably tear Mo Ming apart.
The cherished one was treated like that by someone else; no one could ignore it.
"Kids grow up and won’t listen to adults. Let her be. She has to live her own life. As long as she’s happy, when she gets married, she’ll bring him home."
Grandma sighed, then gave Gu Qimiao a glance, "You’re eating like a cat. Being so skinny, if you get pregnant, the baby won’t be healthy."
The topic suddenly turned to her, and Gu Qimiao was startled. Shen’s mother asked, "Miaomiao, is it not to your taste?"
Gu Qimiao quickly waved her hand, "No, it’s great!"
The food tasted really good; she just felt strange today. The oily dishes made her feel nauseous. Since Shen’s mother rarely cooked for her, she couldn’t show her discomfort and tried to endure it.
Afraid of being scolded by Grandma again, Gu Qimiao quickly picked up some food and began eating in big bites.
Liang Zixuan had been silent all along, and no one at the table mentioned her. She just ate quietly, occasionally glancing at Gu Qimiao, which made Gu Qimiao uneasy.
Living like this in the Shen family, it was clear Shen’s second brother also didn’t like her. There seemed to be no affection between them. Why did Liang Zixuan stay here? Was it because of Shen Yanchen?
But during the years she wasn’t around, why hadn’t Liang Zixuan made a move? As she remained inactive, Gu Qimiao felt a bit worried, thinking something was about to happen.
Seeing Liang Zixuan’s odd behavior, she feared she might take some desperate measures.
After all, the last attempt on her life was proof that this woman wasn’t easy to deal with.
Staying in the Shen family for so long without getting Shen Yanchen, now that Gu Qimiao had the upper hand, Liang Zixuan wasn’t likely to give up easily...
After lunch, Shen’s father took Shen’s mother to the company. Gu Qimiao stayed with Grandma in the courtyard to soak up the sun. Grandma strictly told her some family rules; although her tone wasn’t pleasant, Gu Qimiao was happy to hear her talk so much.
Finally, Grandma urged her to have a great-grandchild soon. Grandma had a napping habit. After sitting in the courtyard for a while, she asked Gu Qimiao to help her back to her room to rest.
Not wanting to wander around alone, Gu Qimiao decided to rest in Shen Yanchen’s room. Not far from the door, she saw Liang Zixuan standing there, smiling eerily at her.
Ignoring her, Gu Qimiao walked into the room and locked the door, feeling a bit on edge.