Marrying My Bestie's Ferocious Brother - He Calls Me His Baby!-Chapter 12: Setting the Rules! Completely Under His Wife’s Thumb!
Sister in law Wang was completely frozen, with an unprecedented sweetness in her mouth, her eyes filled with disbelief and an intense jealousy.
That sweetness that reached the depths of her heart was like a little hand, scratching at the hearts of the other two military wives, itching with desire.
"Xiao Lin... sister, this apple..." One of the women rubbed her hands together, her eyes fixed intently on Lin Wan Yi.
Lin Wan Yi’s smile was sweet and innocent. She didn’t even glance at Sister in law Wang but instead took out an identical one from the luggage bag, full and red like a garnet.
Under the expectant gaze of the two women, she turned around, stood on tiptoe, and handed the apple personally to Gu Yanshen.
"Husband," her voice was soft and delicate, filled with a teasing pride, "you’ve been driving all the way, you must be exhausted, have an apple to replenish your energy."
Gu Yanshen lowered his gaze, looking at the apple in front of him, then at his wife’s sparkling eyes, and did not reach out his hand.
This scene was like a loud slap on Sister in law Wang’s face.
It turns out it wasn’t that she was reluctant, it was that these good things were never meant for them!
The other military wife reacted quickly, immediately smiling to mediate the situation: "Look at Mr. Gu and Xiao Lin, their relationship is so good, it’s enviable. Xiao Lin, you’ve just arrived, if you need any help, just let me know, sister will help you!"
"Yes, yes, we’re not like Sister in law Wang, who just loves to say unpleasant things."
Sister in law Wang’s face turned red and white, the apple in her hand seemed like a hot potato. She glared fiercely at Lin Wan Yi, threw the half-eaten apple on the ground, and turned to leave.
"Hmph, what’s the big deal! It’s just an apple!"
The voice was loud but carried a sense of empty bravado.
Lin Wan Yi smiled warmly as she saw them to the door, "Ladies, take care, come over often to play."
With a "bang", the shabby wooden door was closed, blocking all views from outside.
The room instantly became quiet.
The smile on Lin Wan Yi’s face faded as she turned around to meet Gu Yanshen’s probing gaze. He was still holding the apple, heavy as if weighing something.
"This apple, was it given by the old lady on the road?" His voice was low, with a hint of subtle pressure.
Lin Wan Yi walked up to him without answering.
She tilted her head up, looking at his well-defined jawline, suddenly stood on tiptoe, leaned in, and took a big bite from the apple in his hand.
The fresh, sweet juice splashed around.
Gu Yanshen’s arm tensed, and he seemed to freeze, like the pause button had been pressed.
She chewed on the fruit in her mouth, her lips glistening with juice, eyes curving into crescents, and mumbled, "Not given by the old lady, it’s the taste from our home."
"Want to try?"
She leaned in closer, the scent mixed with her fragrance and the apple’s sweetness invaded his breath aggressively.
Gu Yanshen’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he almost fled in retreat, placing the apple heavily on the table, then turned to the water tank in the corner to scoop water to wash his hands, his movements embarrassingly clumsy.
"Dinner." He turned his back to her, his voice muffled and firm.
Dinner was white rice cooked with spiritual spring water, along with a plate of freshly picked, vibrant green stir-fried vegetables from the space. There was no meat, but the pure aroma of rice and vegetables was more enticing than any gourmet meal.
Gu Yanshen took out a tin lunchbox, opened it, revealing a few slices of glossy cured meat, distributed by the army.
Without a word, he used chopsticks to place all the cured meat into Lin Wan Yi’s bowl.
Lin Wan Yi poked the slices of meat with the tips of her chopsticks, glanced up at him, "You gave all of it to me, what will you eat?"
"That’s an order." Gu Yanshen didn’t lift his head, speaking concisely.
Lin Wan Yi burst into laughter.
She didn’t refuse, picked up a slice of cured meat, put it in her mouth, and then rested her chin on her hand, openly staring at him.
Watching his straight back, his clean, efficient movements when eating, his well-defined hand holding the chopsticks.
Gu Yanshen ate quickly but felt uncomfortable with her gaze. He finally stopped, looked up.
"What are you looking at?"
"Looking at how handsome you are," Lin Wan Yi replied confidently, and winked at him, "My husband is so good-looking, it helps my appetite."
"Cough..."
Gu Yanshen choked on his food, coughing violently, his handsome face suddenly flushed bright red.
This woman!
The meal was finished in such an unusually charged atmosphere.
Lin Wan Yi quickly cleared the dishes, then from the luggage bag took out the cloth bag Gu Yanshen had given her in the afternoon, and poured all the money and various tickets onto the table with a "whoosh."
"Meeting time." She patted the table.
Gu Yanshen, having just composed himself, looked at her.
Under the light, her expression was serious and solemn, completely different from her earlier teasing demeanor.
"Comrade Gu Yanshen," she cleared her throat, using a very formal address, "Starting today, I call the shots in this house. This is our first family meeting, discussing three issues."
She raised one finger, "First, financial issues. I will manage and plan all of this money and tickets. Do you have any objections?"
Gu Yanshen looked into her eyes which seemed to say "dare to object and see what happens," remained silent for a moment, then shook his head.
"Very good." Lin Wan Yi raised her second finger, "Second, living standards. We can’t continue to get by like this. This house, this bed, all must be remodeled. When I need you, you must cooperate unconditionally. Any problems?"
This request was somewhat unexpected to Gu Yanshen, but he still nodded.
"Very good." Lin Wan Yi smiled satisfactorily, then raised the third finger, "The last issue, and the most important. Regarding my plan, before I achieve any results, you mustn’t ask, mustn’t question, and must believe in me one hundred percent."
After she finished speaking, she leaned forward, her watery eyes staring directly at him with a compelling force.
Gu Yanshen watched her for a long time without speaking.
He thought he had married a delicate bindweed flower needing his protection, but unexpectedly, she was a thorn-bearing, fiercely alive wild rose.
"Alright." He uttered one word, firm as a rock.
Upon receiving his promise, the seriousness on Lin Wan Yi’s face crumbled instantly, replaced by a sly, fox-like smile.
She stood upright, hands on the table, looking down at him, and announced word by word:
"Mr. Gu, happy cooperation. Now, I am giving you the first military order—"
"Give me three days."
"In three days, I want our most dilapidated home in the entire compound to become the place everyone is vying to visit!"
