Li Fugui and Chu Lian were preparing food in the kitchen. Chu Lian had intended to help, but realized he couldn’t really be of much assistance.
Li Fugui handled everything in an orderly manner, and the only thing Chu Lian could help with was washing the vegetables.
Since it was just the two of them, Li Fugui felt the opportunity had come, so he stopped what he was doing and said, "I’m sorry."
"Hmm?" Chu Lian was genuinely surprised. Why was he suddenly apologizing?
Li Fugui continued, "If it weren’t for my connection, Li Fuyou would not have laid a hand on her."
When Li Fugui had learned of the news, he was deeply distressed. He had never expected his brother to be so heartless, to harm Miss Wang just because she had helped him. Fortunately, nothing serious had happened. If something had gone wrong because of that incident, he would never have forgiven himself in this lifetime.
"Hey, I thought it was something else." Chu Lian patted Li Fugui on the shoulder and continued, "Don’t take it to heart, it was all Li Fuyou’s fault."
Li Fugui shook his head, "It’s all because my brother resented me that this happened. If it weren’t for me, she wouldn’t have suffered so much."
Seeing Li Fugui still blaming himself, Chu Lian said, "Li Fugui, you can’t blame yourself for this. It must be fate. Moreover, that incident wasn’t completely bad. Because of that, we ended up having a child by some twist of fate. In that case, I should even thank you."
Hearing this, Li Fugui widened his eyes. No one had told him this news; he awkwardly smiled, realizing he really knew how to give him a way out, "Well, congratulations to you two then."
Chu Lian smiled, "Alright, let’s get back to preparing. They’ll be back soon. Mother is waiting for your cooking skills, my son-in-law here is absolutely a dead weight."
Hearing Chu Lian repeatedly calling him son-in-law, Li Fugui felt somewhat embarrassed. He pursed his lips and resumed his task.
While working, he added, "Actually, you’re also good. The dish you made last time was quite nice."
Chu Lian laughed, "Ha, you shouldn’t bring that up. I went home and learned from the kitchen maid, practiced many times just to compete with you, but in the end..."
"You made it especially for her, didn’t you?"
"You caught me there."
"Ha-ha, next time I’ll teach you."
"Sure, I’d like to learn a few dishes. She’s always having cravings now, and is quite picky. I need to learn a few."
The two continued preparing the food while chatting in the kitchen, creating a pleasant atmosphere.
Shortly after, they heard children shouting from the courtyard, "Grandma, we’re back!"
Upon hearing this, Li Fugui’s eyes lit up. He immediately put down what he was doing, stepped out of the kitchen, and called out to them, "You guys are back!"
Hearing the voice, the little ones immediately stopped in their tracks, turned their heads with surprise, and while running toward Li Fugui, they said, "Teacher, you’re back!"
"Yes, I’m back. I heard you guys started school. Have you been studying well?" Li Fugui asked, touching the children’s heads.
"Yes, teacher, we’re doing the best, learning a lot that is now taught at home too," Yang Shushu proudly said.
"Is that so? But remember not to be complacent, keep studying hard, understand?"
"Understand," the three little ones nodded.
"Alright, go play, and I’ll make you something tasty to eat later."