Chapter 474: Chapter 474: Getting Better at Turning the Tables

’Although it was fun and cute for Little Red Carp to become a mermaid, spirits were forbidden from gaining sentience in this day and age. If Little Red Carp wanted to live in human society, she couldn’t reveal her true nature to people.’

Feeling the cold wind, Little Red Carp tucked in her two chubby legs and burrowed into the warm part of the blankets.

Zhao Nuanyue smiled at the sight of Little Red Carp’s adorable antics.

Having already finished their morning martial arts practice, Zhao Nuan Yang and Hua Yusen saw Zhao Nuanyue was up and hurriedly asked, "Is Little Red Carp all better now?"

"She’s all better, but the little rascal thinks it’s too cold and wants to sleep in," Zhao Nuanyue explained with a smile. "So I didn’t wake her. Neither Nuanyang nor I have work, so we’ll be home to watch her. We can just let her be."

Far from being annoyed by Little Red Carp’s love for food and sleep, everyone felt that a person like that truly knew how to enjoy life.

After Zhao Nuanyue finished making breakfast, she went to Little Red Carp’s room to check on her and found that she was already dressed.

Seeing her big sister come in, Little Red Carp’s face lit up. "Big Sister, good morning!"

In her big sister’s arms last night, Little Red Carp had a whole night of sweet dreams, sleeping in exceptional warmth and comfort.

"Good morning, Little Red Carp!" Zhao Nuanyue’s face was filled with joy. She was especially happy that Little Red Carp was back to normal. ’At least now I don’t have to worry about someone discovering her true nature and taking her away for research!’

After Little Red Carp washed up, Zhao Nuanyue styled her hair into cute double buns, with two little knots on top of her head that were especially adorable.

Zhao Nuanyue took out a gift Madam Sun had previously given to Little Red Carp: two hair ties made of many tiny silver bells. She tied them into Little Red Carp’s hair. As she walked and shook her head, the bells made a crisp, JINGLING sound.

Little Red Carp loved them. She kept turning her head, whether intentionally or not.

"Big Sister, why didn’t you give me something so nice to wear sooner?" Little Red Carp asked her sister. "I could have been pretty-pretty earlier!"

"That’s because you had too little hair to tie up!" Zhao Nuanyue replied. She was already used to Little Red Carp’s growing talent for turning the tables with her questions.

"Oh... that’s true. Good thing I didn’t get a haircut, or I wouldn’t be able to wear these pretty bells," Little Red Carp giggled. "Big Sister, don’t just stand there. Let’s go eat!"

Hearing that, Zhao Nuanyue rolled her eyes and muttered, "You were the one who just spent ages staring in the mirror, refusing to leave, and now you’re rushing me!"

"Hee hee..." Little Red Carp giggled, not at all aware of how vexing she sounded. "I wasn’t just looking at myself; I was admiring my big sister’s handiwork! You’re so skilled, I was singing your praises in my heart!"

"Alright, you and your sweet talk. All you do all day is try to trick me!" Zhao Nuanyue said with mock anger, leading Little Red Carp out. "My whole heart is wrapped around your little finger because of it!"

"Oh, please, I don’t believe that!" Little Red Carp retorted. "I’m not being mean, I’m just telling the truth. You still dote on Big Brother and me just like before, but you dote on Big Brother-in-law even more!"

"Er..." Zhao Nuanyue was left speechless. ’I can’t continue this conversation with Little Red Carp,’ she thought, ’or it’ll just create more family drama.’

Zhao Nuanyue suddenly recalled Little Red Carp from the previous night, drunk, so innocently cute and well-behaved. She felt a sudden urge to give her another drop of wine.

When a spirited Little Red Carp appeared at the dining table, Hua Yusen and Zhao Nuan Yang were both delighted and placed plenty of her favorite foods onto her plate.

"Yusen, when do you have days off?" Zhao Nuanyue asked. "If you have any confirmed dates, let me know in advance so I can make a schedule for visiting relatives and friends."

"We don’t have fixed holidays; we work in shifts, just like before," Hua Yusen replied. "After all, Elder Gu’s safety is the top priority. For holidays, our teams also take turns."

"Oh!" Zhao Nuanyue nodded and did a quick mental calculation. "In that case, you should have tomorrow off! We can personally deliver the holiday gifts to Master’s house then! As for the Hua family’s old residence, we’ll go there in the evening."

"Sounds good. You handle the arrangements," Hua Yusen nodded. ’Ever since we got married, I haven’t had to worry about these things. Zhao Nuanyue always organizes everything perfectly.’

Then, Zhao Nuanyue turned to her brother, Zhao Nuan Yang. "Nuanyang, I can get all the holiday gifts ready today! When are you planning to deliver them to Master Hu and your senior apprentice-brother?"

"I’ll deliver the gifts to Master and Senior Brother the day after tomorrow, then. Tomorrow, I’ll go with you and Little Red Carp to Immortal Grass Hall!" Zhao Nuan Yang said. "Today, I have to go to the university library to borrow the *Earth Book* for Little Red Carp."

Zhao Nuan Yang had lived at Immortal Grass Hall for a long time and was very fond of the people and the atmosphere there.

He was more than happy to go deliver the holiday gifts, as it was a chance to personally thank those who had treated him so well.

"Alright!" Now that everyone had made their plans, Zhao Nuanyue could consolidate them and coordinate everything.

Hearing her big brother say he was going to borrow her favorite *Earth Book*, Little Red Carp was overjoyed. "Big Brother, can I go with you after we eat?" she asked.

Little Red Carp looked at Zhao Nuan Yang hopefully. ’Maybe there are other fun books in the Jincheng University library!’

"It’s overcast and very windy today, so you shouldn’t come with me." Although Zhao Nuan Yang loved taking Little Red Carp out, the weather today was terrible. "How about I take you out to play when the weather is better, okay?"

"Okay..." Little Red Carp was a bit disappointed. ’This baby is not happy, this baby is sad.’

"There, there, Little Red Carp, don’t be disappointed," Zhao Nuanyue comforted her softly. "Big Sister is making yummy treats for you at home. How about you help me with the fire? The only reason my pastries are so delicious is because you’re so good at tending the stove!"

"Mhm! That’s right." Little Red Carp accepted the praise with a clear conscience, feeling it was indeed all thanks to her.

But everyone was used to Little Red Carp’s ways, so Zhao Nuanyue paid it no mind. "Besides, your big brother-in-law brought home a lot of pork last night, along with two bags of sunflower seeds and peanuts. Today, we’re not only making pastries, but we’re also roasting sunflower seeds and peanuts!"

"Mhm, mhm! Making food is my favorite!" Little Red Carp nodded repeatedly. Yes, roasting peanuts and sunflower seeds today sounded very interesting. It would be fun at home, too, so she wouldn’t go out with her brother after all.

The pastries wouldn’t keep for very long, and the dough for them hadn’t finished rising in the cold weather anyway. Therefore, Zhao Nuanyue decided to roast the peanuts and sunflower seeds during the day and make the pastries in the evening.

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