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by MarineTLChapter 192: The Successor Wife – 14
In the end, everyone polished off every last bit of food. They all offered their critiques of these novel snacks, and everyone had their own personal “Number One” in their hearts. The items that received the most praise, however, were the spicy gluten strips and the crispy instant noodles.
These two were truly the eternal “White Moonlight” of every child’s heart!
When father and son returned that evening, they showered Ren Xin with praise, subtly hinting: could she perhaps send more in the future?
Ren Xin refused. “Don’t get too attached. Yesterday was a moment of impulse, but I’ve already reflected on my actions. It won’t happen again, so you can rest easy!”
Father and son, unwilling to give up, pressed on. “Then what would it take for you to keep sending them?”
Ren Xin was incredibly arrogant. “Not for life or limb!”
Qiao Ce said slowly, “What if I give you the keys to the family treasury to use as you please?”
Ren Xin was tempted, but it wasn’t quite enough!
“During the autumn hunt, I’ll roast a whole lamb for you?”
Ren Xin’s temptation was now obvious!
Qiao Ce pulled out his trump card. “Nanny Zhang returns to the palace tomorrow. You’ll be free. How about it?”
Ren Xin immediately changed her tune. She said happily, “I suppose I can send it one more time.”
Qiao Wuenci asked sadly, “Just once?”
Ren Xin hummed. “I married your father for the sole purpose of eating, drinking, and waiting to die. It is impossible for me to be that motivated.”
Qiao Ce: “…” She certainly had a lot of goals. Hadn’t she previously claimed she was in it for the glory and wealth?
Ren Xin expressed that the past was the past; now, she wanted it all!
The next day, Ren Xin sent a “Family Bucket” along with a homemade, extra-large cup of cola. It nearly made Qiao Wuenci faint with joy.
When he returned, he bragged to Ren Xin, “My classmates were so envious that I have a mother like you. They loved the burgers. They said the burgers and fried chicken were the best things they’ve ever eaten.”
Ren Xin wasn’t falling for it. “Tomorrow is my day off!”
Qiao Wuenci desperately wanted to push further, but seeing Ren Xin’s “death before dishonor” expression, he had no choice but to give up.
After Qiao Ce returned, he also offered endless praise for Ren Xin’s whimsical ideas!
Book Spirit Number One: “Shen Shen, you’re being exceptionally virtuous lately.”
Ren Xin was smug. Her persona for this plane was that of a virtuous wife and loving mother.
Book Spirit Number One: “Hmph. If I believed you, I’d have to be your own flesh and blood!”
Ren Xin was horrified. “Why are you cursing me like that!”
Book Spirit Number One: “…” Let’s just break up!
The calm, uneventful days always passed quickly. These days, Book Spirit Number One didn’t stay home at all during the daylight hours. It wandered everywhere, commonly known as “eavesdropping at the base of walls.”
“Shen Shen, the matter between Feng Qingyue and the Zhang Family is still fermenting. It seems a flower-thief1 has been implicated; that young lady named Rui’er was actually killed by him. However, the negative rumors surrounding the Zhang Family haven’t lessened one bit. Everyone says the Zhang Family ruined a perfectly good girl and caused her early death. They say it’s a sin! Zhang Bojian was also advised to withdraw from the academy by his teacher, who feared he would tarnish the school’s reputation. His future looks quite bleak.”
She loved this kind of “good and evil rewarded in the end” face-slapping2 story, so she actively encouraged Book Spirit Number One to keep wandering and come back to tell her more.
Mainly, life was too boring right now. Every day was spent either thinking about what to eat or taking inventory of the treasury to see what treasures were inside.
Seeing that the priceless antiques were about to be rubbed smooth by her constant handling, Ren Xin decided to find something to do.
She had previously seen an ancient book on incense making and thought it looked fun. She would give it a try. Anyway, it wasn’t her own silver she was wasting!
“Jiaojiao, let’s do it together.”
Jiaojiao was now inseparable from Ren Xin. She was like a little shadow; whatever her mother said went, as long as she was allowed to follow.
“Okay! Let’s make incense together!”
Translator’s Notes
- flower-thief: A literal translation of ‘cǎihuā zéí,’ a traditional Chinese term for a serial rapist or a criminal who preys on women, often appearing in wuxia or historical fiction. ↩
- face-slapping: A popular web novel trope (dǎ liǎn) where a character proves their detractors wrong in a dramatic or humiliating fashion, effectively ‘slapping’ their faces with the truth or superior skill. ↩
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