Chapter 477: Chapter 477: Our Sister’s Job is to Enjoy Life

The reason Little Red Carp was willing to help today was that she saw how tired her sister was. If she helped out a bit, her sister wouldn’t have to work so hard.

They had initially thought Little Red Carp was just joking, but after dinner, when Zhao Nuanyue started making the pastries, Little Red Carp obediently washed her hands, trotted over, and stood by the table.

Little Red Carp wasn’t very tall; her head just barely peeked over the tabletop.

Zhao Nuan Yang was rolling out the dough wrappers. Beside him, Zhao Nuanyue wrapped the filling inside the dough, pinching the edges shut in a circular motion so perfectly that the seam was almost invisible. Then, she pressed it into a mold. A round, red bean pastry was now ready, just waiting to be baked in the oven.

Because a few sesame seeds had been placed in the mold beforehand, the tops of the pastries were speckled with them—some white, some black.

Little Red Carp copied her sister’s movements. Her chubby, fleshy little fingers moved quickly, pinching the dough with nimble dexterity.

Although she wasn’t as fast as Zhao Nuanyue, the pastries she made were nearly identical to her sister’s.

"Wow, Little Red Carp, you’re really good at this!" Zhao Nuan Yang praised. "They look just as good as the ones Sis makes."

Hua Yusen was also amazed. Little Red Carp was truly incredible.

"Little Red Carp is going to be a skillful young lady when she grows up," Hua Yusen complimented. "It feels a bit awkward just sitting here doing nothing while all of you are so busy!"

Zhao Nuanyue looked at her embarrassed husband and decided to find a job for him. "We still have a lot of sweet potatoes. Why don’t you pick a few to roast for us? Just keep an eye on them in the pot."

"If you all want to eat them, I’ll make them!" Hua Yusen had often watched Zhao Nuan Yang roast sweet potatoes; it couldn’t be that hard.

As Hua Yusen went out to pick out and roast the sweet potatoes, Little Red Carp shook her head and sighed. "Brother-in-law is such a sharp guy when he’s out and about, but when it comes to housework or cooking, his skills are just awful. I don’t think we’re getting any roasted sweet potatoes tonight. And even if we do, they’ll probably taste burnt."

Hearing Little Red Carp’s words, Zhao Nuanyue and Zhao Nuan Yang exchanged a smile. Although they didn’t say anything, their expressions showed they agreed with her.

But Hua Yusen hadn’t gone far and had overheard Little Red Carp’s remark.

"Little Red Carp, don’t underestimate your brother-in-law. If I get serious about roasting sweet potatoes, I can make some delicious ones," Hua Yusen said with a defiant laugh. He didn’t mind being looked down on by Little Red Carp, but having it happen in front of his beloved Little Nuanyue was unacceptable.

He couldn’t let his heroic image crumble. It was a matter of pride now; he had to roast some delicious sweet potatoes.

"Hehe, well then, Brother-in-law, show us what you’ve got. Prove how amazing you are." Little Red Carp wasn’t so easily placated. Without concrete action—and actual food—she wouldn’t give Hua Yusen any credit.

Seeing Little Red Carp’s smug expression, Zhao Nuanyue gently poked her on the nose and chided softly, "You little rascal, you’re always picking on your brother-in-law."

"Hmph!" Little Red Carp was very unhappy with her sister’s gesture. "My silly sister, you’re so dense. Aren’t I doing this for your own good? I’m training him to be a little expert at housework. In the future, he’ll be an imposing man of dignity out in the world, and a good man who can cook when he comes home. Don’t you think you’d be happy then?"

Zhao Nuanyue pictured what Little Red Carp had described. ’Hua Yusen, serious, cold, and domineering at work, coming home to be a gentle little husband who loves doing chores.’

While Zhao Nuanyue was lost in her imagination, Zhao Nuan Yang, still rolling out the dough, furrowed his brow and asked curiously, "If Brother-in-law does everything both inside and outside the house, what will Sis do?"

"HAHAHA..." Little Red Carp instantly burst into even louder laughter.

Little Red Carp’s infectious laughter left Zhao Nuanyue and Zhao Nuan Yang a bit bewildered. They couldn’t figure out why his simple question would provoke such a devilish cackle.

"Little Red Carp, what are you laughing at?" Zhao Nuan Yang asked, his handsome eyes filled with confusion.

Zhao Nuanyue was just as confused. Her brother’s question seemed perfectly reasonable; she had no idea why Little Red Carp was laughing so hard.

"Alright, Little Red Carp, stop laughing and tell us what’s so funny," Zhao Nuanyue demanded. "If you don’t tell us right now, I’m going to spank you!"

Seeing their blank faces, Little Red Carp decided it wasn’t fun anymore. Her brother and sister were just no fun at all.

"I used to think my sister was silly, but after hearing my brother’s question, I think he’s even sillier!" Little Red Carp declared smugly, wearing a mock-regretful expression as if to say ’the whole world is drunk, and I alone am sober.’ "If Brother-in-law takes care of everything inside and outside the house, then our sister is in charge of enjoying life!"

Little Red Carp said this as if it were the most obvious thing in the world, looking adorably at her brother and sister, waiting for their praise.

"Haha..." After hearing Little Red Carp’s explanation, Zhao Nuanyue and Zhao Nuan Yang couldn’t help but laugh out loud. "That’s not a bad suggestion. It sounds pretty good."

"What suggestion?" Hua Yusen had already picked out the sweet potatoes. "You all sound so happy. Let me in on the joke so I can be happy too!"

When Hua Yusen came over, Zhao Nuanyue repeated what Little Red Carp had just said.

After listening, Hua Yusen actually thought about it very seriously. "Little Red Carp is right. You two shouldn’t laugh at her. From now on, I’ll work hard to learn how to do chores, how to cook, and how to run our home. Outside, I’ll strive to get ahead and make our family even more prosperous. You can just do whatever you like and enjoy a happy life."

"Little Red Carp was just joking. You’re actually taking her seriously!" Zhao Nuanyue was taken aback by how earnest Hua Yusen was.

"I am serious! I might not be able to do all the housework every single day, and I probably can’t cook gourmet meals, but I’ll do my best to learn and to help whenever I have the time. If I’m too busy, I’ll hire someone to take care of you in the future. Your only job will be to enjoy life," Hua Yusen said earnestly. "Actually, my position already qualifies me for a housekeeper. I mentioned it before, but you weren’t willing. You said it would be awkward having a stranger in the house."

"Brother-in-law is the best!" Hearing his words, Little Red Carp was overjoyed for her sister. This was a man who truly loved her sister and was willing to work hard for her happiness.

Although Zhao Nuan Yang didn’t say anything, his expression showed that he, too, deeply approved of Hua Yusen and agreed with what he had said.

At that moment, Zhao Nuanyue’s heart was deeply moved.

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