Chapter 375: Wacky Ideas from Jiang Hanhang
Xia Ling seriously suspected that Jiang Hanhang had eaten too much and was just looking for trouble. Even if she didn’t know much about dogs, she at least recognized that Huskies had a reputation for being destructive. Now, Jiang Hanhang wanted to buy a Husky? Was she out of her mind?
“I’m absolutely serious!”
Seeing that Xia Ling didn’t trust her, Jiang Hanhang rushed over to Summer Hong and Wang Wenjuan, waving her phone around. “Uncle, Auntie, can I get a dog like this?”
Summer Hong: “???” Wang Wenjuan: “???”
Looking at the picture of the Husky on the phone, both Summer Hong and Wang Wenjuan thought the same thing as Xia Ling: Jiang Hanhang was clearly stuffed full and had too much time on her hands to come up with this idea.
“Uh, Hanhang, we already have a dog at home, right? No need to buy another one, right? We can’t handle more!” After all, she was someone else’s child. Even if Summer Hong didn’t want Jiang Hanhang to buy a dog, he didn’t dare say it outright; he could only drop hints like a madman.
But who would’ve thought that this would only encourage Jiang Hanhang? “I’ve made up my mind. I’m getting a Husky for the Golden Retriever to have a buddy!” Everyone else: “…”
No time wasted, Jiang Hanhang immediately hopped online to find out which one was cuter, wanting to get a perfectly innocent pup delivered right after its shots. She was practically bursting with excitement to get her paws on a Husky.
Seeing Jiang Hanhang so determined, the adults didn’t have much to argue about. After all, they had received so many favors from the Jiang family over the years; what’s a little more trouble?
Picking a dog solo was one thing, but Jiang Haohai sneakily returned to Xia Ling’s side to persuade her: “Little Ling, give me your thoughts on which one’s cuter!”
Summer Yu had just stepped out with a change of clothes when the Golden Retriever at the door went straight for her little feet again, seemingly having become quite taken with her.
Faced with this dilemma, Summer Yu could only helplessly grab the squirmy pup by the scruff and lift him up. “Has big brother brought back the cage yet?” “Not yet. He’ll probably do that soon,” replied Xia Ling.
Without a cage, chain, or leash, things were about to get wild with the Golden Retriever!
After putting the Golden Retriever back down and giving the adorable dog a pat on its head, Summer Yu was done playing and slipped away to the bathroom to shower with her Sister Little Ning.
But lo and behold… the Golden Retriever chased after her with little stubby legs moving faster than a race car.
Uh-oh, this was tricky. Summer Yu could only seize the pup by the scruff again and deliver it to Xia Ling. “Sis, can you hold this for a bit?”
Hearing the “Sis” made Xia Ling beam with delight as she snatched up the mischievous pup. “Alright, alright. Who told me I’m your sister? I guess I’ll help you out this time!”
Summer Hong and Wang Wenjuan were glued to the TV, completely uninterested in the kids’ antics. It was just child’s play… let it unfold naturally, they thought.
Back in the bathroom…
At this point, Jiang Kekai had finished washing her hair and was sitting on a little stool, giving a side-eye to Summer Yu, who was taking her sweet time. “What took you so long? Help me out with a massage!”
“Coming, coming!”
Summer Yu had been shy at first when showering with Sister Little Ning, even too timid to open her eyes. But now… she was used to it.
Suddenly, it seemed Jiang Kekai remembered something, looking at Summer Yu who had almost touched her. “A quick hand wash first.” “Oh.”
After all, she had just handled a dog; it was essential to keep her hands clean to avoid any skin diseases.
When Jiang Kekai and Summer Yu finished their shower and dried their hair, Xia Le and Lin Jie came back. Of course, Xia Le couldn’t carry all the supplies for the Golden Retriever by himself, and Lin Jie had to help out too, along with Lin Jie’s bodyguard. Doghouses, crates, food, leashes, bowls, dog clothes, grooming supplies…
Looking at all this, Summer Hong couldn’t help but feel that the Golden Retriever was living in luxury. Obviously, anything related to pets wasn’t cheap. “Xia Jie, it’s getting dark. Why don’t you stay for dinner? Let’s see how good Summer Yu’s cooking is.”
Lin Jie wouldn’t politely refuse Wang Wenjuan’s offer. After all, his dad was super busy, and eating alone wouldn’t be much fun. “No problem, Auntie.” He was all the more excited knowing Summer Yu was cooking.
However, up to this point, he and Xia Le still thought Summer Yu was just a guy—albeit a bit girly. But, with time, they had grown accustomed to it.
Moreover, he had to befriend the Jiang family, and Jiang Kekai was so fond of Summer Yu. So, no matter how he felt, he had to get used to it.
Wang Wenjuan and Lin Jie didn’t hide their conversation, which made Summer Yu, who had been playing with her phone, suddenly snap to attention. Wait, was she on dinner duty tonight? No wonder Master Chen was running late!
At that moment, Jiang Kekai noticed a text on her phone and showed it to Summer Yu. “Look, your master said he’s busy tonight and you need to keep stepping up.” Summer Yu: “…But I just got out of the shower!”
Didn’t want to cook. Didn’t want to cook. The thought of smelling like grease afterward was disheartening.
But if she didn’t cook, it seemed no one else wanted to take up the challenge. Besides, her mom had just given her the heads up, so she probably wouldn’t step in either. Reluctantly, Summer Yu could only roll on her bed with a teddy bear as a way to vent her feelings, before sitting up and accepting her fate. “Fine, I’ll go cook.” “Yeah, good luck!”
Meanwhile, Jiang Kekai settled back at her desk, working away. Creak—
Hearing the door close, Jiang Kekai quickly lunged for the bed, snatching up the teddy bear Summer Yu had just been rolling around with. She gave its head a pat, then returned to her chair, holding the bear while working…
Outside, she spotted Lin Jie and Big Brother lazily playing with the Golden Retriever while four other munchkins waited eagerly on the sofa.
So much for not knowing what to say.
Cooking had its charm at first, but after a while, it became tiresome—especially after just showering!
If only she hadn’t rushed through her shower earlier. Summer Yu grumbled to herself as she trudged toward the kitchen. “What do you all want for dinner tonight?”
As she moved toward the fridge, she asked the couch potatoes. Time to gather some ingredients!
At the mention of dinner, Jiang Hanhang’s eyes lit up. “Can we choose the menu tonight? I want sweet and sour ribs, vinegar potatoes, and braised fish…!” Of course, Xia Ling wasn’t backing down. “I want boiled beef slices and boiled chicken…”
Listening to the list of dishes and glancing at the almost-empty fridge made Summer Yu sweat drops: “Sorry, none of that is possible. The fridge only has this much stuff.”
With that, she pulled out the single piece of meat wrapped in cling wrap—it was leftover pork from lunch. As for any leftover dishes… not on her watch; they had all been devoured. After all, Summer Yu hadn’t cooked much this noon!
Awkwardness kicked in. With Lin Jie as a rare guest, and they couldn’t even provide decent ingredients? Wang Wenjuan immediately jumped in with a suggestion. “Is it still possible to go buy some now?” Buying was possible, but looking at the dark night outside… Summer Yu was definitely not keen on that, plus it was cold!
So, she looked toward food-lover Jiang Hanhang. She knew Jiang Hanhang definitely had a way to summon up some groceries—probably just a quick call away.
Jiang Hanhang did have those skills, but… “Ugh, no ingredients? Let’s go out and buy some! It’s time for us to move around anyway.”
Gloating, Jiang Hanhang nudged Xia Ling, who was also busy on her phone, reminding her, before rushing to her room to grab her bag. “Little Yu, Little Ling, let’s go shopping!” “You just want to go have fun, right? At this hour you definitely won’t head to the market. If you’re going to the mall, just get the stuff and come back, understood?” Summer Yu’s face was all black lines.
“Okay, okay, we’ll just go buy ingredients. Be back in an hour.” With that, Jiang Hanhang grabbed Xia Ling’s hand in one and Summer Yu’s in the other, the three little cuties set off…
Of course, Wang Wenjuan had no idea when they would be back, and Lin Jie was a rare guest. “Sorry, Xia Jie. We didn’t prepare any ingredients for tonight.”
“Don’t worry, Auntie. My schedule is pretty flexible. I can head home anytime, plus I plan to play a game with Xia Le later.”
“Alright, you two can keep playing games. I’ll call you when it’s time to eat.”
If it were a regular family, the pressure wouldn’t be on. But with the Jiang and Lin families, things were different—nobody dared to rush Jiang Hanhang or upset Lin Jie. So, Wang Wenjuan could only take out her phone and text Summer Yu: “Daughter, hurry back with the groceries!”
Summer Yu: “Got it.”
Once in the car, Jiang Hanhang unleashed her overactive imagination. “Hey Little Yu, Little Ling, do you think that guy Lin Jie has any ulterior motives for coming to our house? I think he’s never been up to any good, even if he’s behaved lately; you have to stay vigilant.”
“He’s not after you; it’s either your sister or my younger sister he’s interested in, so why worry?”
Xia Ling yawned lazily while using Jiang Hanhang as a cushion. “As far as I know, he’s either interested in your sister or my little sister. What’s bothering you?”
“I’m just worried about my sister and Little Yu! Better safe than sorry, right? I think caution is wise.” “So, what’s your idea for being cautious?”
“How about we poison him? Just give him an antidote every once in a while.”
“You idiot! Do you think this is a drama?”
Xia Ling didn’t hesitate to smack Jiang Hanhang on the head, completely baffled by what was going on in that head of hers. She had just ordered a Husky earlier, and now she was thinking about poisoning someone…
