My heart was pounding. If it was the excitement of sneaking around in sister-in-law's room, then it was the pleasure of doing it openly. In the eyes of my cousins, it was a matter of course.
"Hey, Xiaoyun, I'm in the car. I didn't check WeChat. Hmm, you eat lunch alone. I'm with Feng Feng." Liu Jie also started to act, and the way she addressed me changed.
Because I was close, I could hear Lin Xiaoyun's disdainful voice. "Hmph, I thought that brat was so cold, but he still fell for you. You're the one who's unreasonable, prioritizing a lover over a friend!"
"Hehe, maybe next time," Liu Jie replied and hung up the phone.
Liu Jie pinched my thigh when my uncles weren't paying attention. It was obvious that she was warning me. Actually, it wasn't my fault. At least I didn't take advantage of her. Her pinch made me feel even more uncomfortable. Liu Jie's face was red, and she looked like she could squeeze water out of her face.
Time passed quickly in the car. Before I could enjoy it, sister-in-law told me that we were here.
After sister-in-law parked the car, Liu Jie rushed out and accidentally hit the roof of the car. It hurt so much that tears came out of her eyes. I felt sorry for her, so I reached out and rubbed her eyes. "I didn't rush you. Why are you in such a hurry?"
"Hmph, you're such a pervert." Liu Jie rolled her eyes. She was so nervous that she didn't dare to look me in the eye.
Damn, it was a physiological reaction. How did it become perverted in Liu Jie's mouth?
Which man could stand the situation just now?
"You two, what are you muttering about? Come here quickly," sister-in-law shouted, and we hurried over.
This restaurant's business was good. The hall on the first floor was almost full. Fortunately, sister-in-law had reserved seats in advance.
Other than the set meal, she also added two signature dishes. She specifically asked Liu Jie what she wanted to eat. She wasn't picky and said it was fine. My uncle also kept saying, "Why do you need to make it so grand? There's enough food and don't waste it."
Although he was the village chief, he was a thrifty person. Otherwise, he wouldn't have brought so many bags here.
"Dad, isn't it only right to welcome you back?"
I realized that he had changed a little. In my impression, my cousin had never been a filial child. When he was young, he would bring the village girls to roll around in the rape fields. He didn't even allow me to watch. At that time, I didn't understand what was so fun about the rape fields. Later on, after the number of rolls increased, the girl's family found out. They ran to my uncle's house to cause trouble. Coincidentally, it was time to divide the fields. Because of this, my uncle compensated the family with a few more mu of land.
When he was a teenager, he often peeked at other couples sleeping on the kang bed. Then, he would try to figure out the rhythm, and he would ask me to stand guard by his side and hold the stool. Once I was discovered, he would blame it on me, and I would get beaten up many times.
Although his cousin always stirred up trouble, his uncle still doted on him. After all, having a son at such an old age was like finding a treasure.
"This dish costs 180 RMB. It's very expensive. It's different to cook a meal at home. Living in the city, you have to spend money everywhere. It's better to be thrifty." The uncle shook his head.
"Dad, didn't I tell you?
Recently, I accepted a small project and earned some money. It's not wrong to have a meal to celebrate, right? "his cousin said with a straight face.
I kind of admired his acting skills. He owed a lot of money, but he insisted on saying that he had earned money. Of course, my cousin had specifically told me not to expose him. Uncle was a little surprised. "Sis, is it true?"
She smiled and nodded. "Dongliang, you only earned a few tens of thousands. What's there to be proud of?"
Sigh, I can see that sister-in-law cares a lot about cousin. Even if cousin doesn't care about her and even hits her when they quarrel, it doesn't change her tenderness. Perhaps, this is what a wife is like.
To be honest, I was quite envious of my cousin. If I had such a good wife, how could I bear to hit her or scold her? I would hold her in my arms every day and love her dearly.
"Hey, good boy. You've grown up." His uncle smiled happily.
She said goodbye and went to the washroom. It was obvious that she wasn't feeling well.
The waiter came to serve the dishes and reminded us that we didn't have anything to drink. My cousin ordered white wine and iced watermelon juice. Just as the waiter was about to leave, I shouted, "Wait, pretty lady. Do you have hot drinks here?"
"We do have longan and red date tea. Do you want it?" the waiter asked.
"Give me a pot of hot tea."
His cousin asked me, "Xiao Feng, do you like drinking tea?
I brought some Tie Guanyin back last time. "
"No, she has a fever. She can't drink cold tea," I blurted out.
After I said it, I felt that something was wrong. It seemed that my cousin didn't know about this. Because I loved my sister-in-law, I couldn't help but think from her point of view. At this time, it seemed like I was overly concerned.
After a while, she came back and sat down. My cousin said indifferently, "How are you? Are you feeling better? If Xiao Feng didn't mention it, I wouldn't have known that you were sick."
"Ah?" She was stunned and changed the topic. "It's not a big deal. Eat it while it's hot."
While eating, she saw that I was absent-minded and kicked me. "Give Xiao Jie some food."
"Oh, okay."
I picked a piece of braised pork and wanted to put it in Liu Jie's bowl, but she moved it away. "I can get it myself. No need."
She revealed a hint of jealousy. Damn, isn't this just making things difficult for me? I was afraid that my cousins would misunderstand. They say that women are sensitive. My inadvertent concern just happened to show how important my sister-in-law was in my heart.
Liu Jie more or less felt it. I hope my cousin doesn't misunderstand. Otherwise, I'll be in trouble.
Luckily, my cousins only cared about eating and drinking, so they didn't care about these small details.
After drinking, the topic started. My cousin said that his business had started recently and he needed a sum of money to invest, which could be considered as a shareholder. In the future, he would be able to earn a lot of money. My uncle praised him repeatedly. He lamented that he had worried so much for the past few years. Now that he saw his son was successful, he was happy from the bottom of his heart. He told me to study hard and follow my cousin's example.
Although I didn't think much of it, I didn't show it. My cousin beat around the bush for a long time and simply asked my uncle if he had any money on hand. It wouldn't be long before he returned it to him.
I finally understood why my cousin suddenly became obedient and filial. It was because he wanted money. Indeed, my cousin owed a lot of debt. If he relied on his meager salary, he wouldn't be able to pay it all off. Asking my uncle was undoubtedly the fastest and safest way.
My uncle was sensitive to money. When he was the Village Head, he had indeed gotten some benefits. However, the young widows in the village often came to his house. His aunt had passed away early, so how could he bear the loneliness? Of course, he fell in love with those young widows. They coveted his money, so every time they came, they would give him some money. In the past ten years, my uncle had been complaining incessantly.
"Sigh, Dongliang, you know my situation. A few years ago, when you bought a house, I gave you three hundred thousand renminbi as a down payment, and I took a hundred thousand renminbi for the renovation. I'll be honest with you. I only have four hundred thousand renminbi, which is the final capital for my coffin. Now, even if those women in the village whisper to me, they won't be able to take a single cent. I want to keep it for my old age. In the future, I won't be sick or in pain. When I'm in the coffin, all the money will be yours," my uncle politely refused. Perhaps he was still suspicious of my cousin.
After all, my cousin hadn't done anything good in the past few years. The only thing he could brag about was marrying a beautiful wife.
"Dad, of course, I understand. However, this business has a high return on investment. If you miss this opportunity, you won't get another one. I'll give you the money as soon as it's open!" My cousin didn't want to give up.
I knew my cousin was a cunning man. If he wanted to use the money to fill the gap, it would be like throwing a meat bun at a dog. It would be a one-way trip. However, as a junior, I couldn't interfere with their family business.
"No, to tell you the truth, this money doesn't belong to me. It's your mother's savings. Before she left, she specifically told me that I wouldn't give you the money unless you have a baby and your financial burden is heavy," my uncle said solemnly.
"Cough, cough." My cousin's wife had just taken a sip of tea, but she choked. I wanted to laugh, but I tried my best to hold it in.