Maximize Interest, My Money Grows Infinitely-Chapter 167 - 157 I Just Want to Be a Good Daughter-in-Law_2

Chapter 167: Chapter 157 I Just Want to Be a Good Daughter-in-Law_2

"You’re pampering me again!" Xiao Meier chuckled, unable to close her grinning mouth.

Seeing the fully ripe little cherry, Chen Cheng leaned in closer.

"Xiao Hai is here!" Xiao Meier resisted half-heartedly, "Mmm~"

Chen Cheng felt very reassured, knowing that no matter how noisy the outside world was, as long as Xiao Meier was by his side, his heart could find peace.

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Back in Houhai, Xiao Meier eagerly grabbed Chen Cheng’s hand and headed straight for Mei Garden in the northeast corner.

As the name suggests, Mei Garden was full of plum blossoms.

However, one would have to wait until winter to see the stunning scene of red plum blossoms against the white snow.

The whole yard was a traditional two-entry courtyard, complete with covered verandas, wing-rooms, a main hall, and a living room out back - nothing was missing, all interconnected with the main courtyard.

"Husband, look at this painting, isn’t it beautiful?" Xiao Meier asked expectantly.

Chen Cheng followed Xiao Meier’s gaze and saw a Chinese ink painting hanging on the wall.

In the painting, the plum blossoms stood proud in the snow, with strong and tough branches, and the flowers blooming in an unyielding manner, as if fighting against the bitter cold, displaying a unique vitality.

"Indeed, this painting is very evocative."

Chen Cheng nodded in praise, "Plum blossom fragrance comes from the bitter cold. The plum blossoms in this painting seem to have their own story, inspiring a sense of resilience in those who see it."

He took a step closer and caught a glimpse of the inscription, "Chen Banding, huh!"

Chen Cheng turned to look at Xiao Meier, "Wife, when did your artistic cultivation leap forward by leaps and bounds?"

"Hahaha, godfather guessed that you would recognize it at a glance," Xiao Meier said with a light laugh.

Chen Cheng suddenly understood, "So when you said you chose a few paintings, you were ’treasure hunting’ at Mr. Jin’s place!"

Xiao Meier nodded sheepishly, "These past days, while you were away, I visited all these yards and felt something was missing."

"Then I went to godfather, and he said that to get the right feel, the walls of the courtyard house needed to have paintings, calligraphy. So, he let me take whatever I wanted."

With raised eyebrows, Chen Cheng joked, "Wife, next time you go to your godfather’s place, bring back more. We’d make a fortune."

"In your dreams!"

Xiao Meier tilted her head up pretending to be proud, but the laughter in her eyes gave away her playfulness.

Then, she led Chen Cheng into the main hall of Mei Garden.

After some rearrangement, the room became simple yet elegant.

Each piece of furniture and artwork was of the highest quality.

"Wow, you even managed to get Qi Gong’s calligraphy?"

Xiao Meier didn’t understand; she just wanted to show Chen Cheng the things she had spent money on around the room.

"You see, I also bought this."

Xiao Meier pulled Chen Cheng over to an antique-looking tea table where a set of delicate tea sets was placed, "I was thinking that we could enjoy tea while admiring the view of the yard on weekends."

Chen Cheng picked up a teacup and, recognizing the craftsmanship and painting, knew it was a product from Jingdezhen.

But he still commented, "Wife, you’re getting more and more tasteful. This tea set looks like it has its own story."

"Of course, I picked it out specially."

Xiao Meier said proudly, "And, I’ve also learned how to make tea from the tea master in the godfather’s western house, I’ll show you later."

Chen Cheng smiled and nodded, "Then I must taste it seriously and see if my wife has really become a tea art master."

The two of them chatted and laughed; Chen Cheng checked the time and remembered the gift he had brought back.

"Hold on a second," he said.

"What’s up?"

"I’ve got a present."

Xiao Meier smiled, "What fun thing did you bring me this time?"

Chen Cheng went out to the hall front, opened the suitcase that Chen Donghai had already placed here, and took out the beautifully packaged Daytona.

"Here, unwrap it and see for yourself."

Xiao Meier took the gift and carefully unwrapped it.

When she saw the watch inside, her eyes widened, "Eh? Another watch for me?"

She shook the Blue Balloon on her wrist, "Don’t I already have one?"

Chen Cheng smiled lightly, "Take another look."

Only then did Xiao Meier notice that the watch in the box, apart from being a different color, was the same model as the one on Chen Cheng’s wrist.

She did not recognize the Daytona and laughed: "Hahaha, how old are you, and still wanting to wear matching couple watches with me?"

Hearing this, Chen Cheng laughed even more cheerfully.

He gently scraped Xiao Meier’s nose, saying, "Yes, I do want to wear matching couple watches with you. This way, no matter where we are, we can both feel each other’s thoughts and cares."

"Alright then, I’ll accept it with reluctance," Xiao Meier’s lips curled into a blissful smile.

Chen Cheng also knew that although Xiao Meier said "with reluctance," she was actually very happy at heart.

"Here, let me put it on for you."

Xiao Meier took off the Blue Balloon from her wrist, letting Chen Cheng replace it with the Daytona.

"That’s more like it! This is the watch that Mrs. Chen should be wearing!" Chen Cheng was very satisfied.

Looking at the watches on both their wrists, Xiao Meier commented, "They do look nice! And they match well!"

"Just like us, do we match well?"

Xiao Meier gave Chen Cheng a playful look, her eyes shimmering with sweet light, "Yes, just like us. Both this watch and us, we’re a match made in heaven."

Chen Cheng gave a thumbs up, "Well said!"

"Okay, okay, I’m off to cook for you." Xiao Meier pinched Chen Cheng’s face, "You haven’t eaten well these past few days, have you? Look at how thin you’ve become!"

"The food outside, how can it be as delicious as what Sister Meier makes!"

"Is your mouth smeared with honey?"

Chen Cheng grinned mischievously: "Do you want to taste it?"

"No~"

Xiao Meier trotted towards Mei Garden’s small kitchen, with Chen Cheng watching her ample silhouette, his lips curving upwards.

Seizing the moment, he finally took out his phone and sent a message to Wen Shulin: "I have arrived."

Wen Shulin: Okay.

Chen Cheng: Waiting for your return.

Wen Shulin: Mm, be good. I’ll reward you when I come back.

Chen Cheng took a deep breath, mumbling to himself: "Hey, isn’t this flirting with me?"

He smiled helplessly, put away the phone, and went toward the kitchen.

It had been a while since Xiao Meier personally cooked, but it didn’t affect her consistently steady culinary skills.

In just a matter of moments, she had served up several home-style dishes.

She even took into consideration that Chen Cheng had just returned and didn’t make any spicy Sichuan dishes but instead prepared some light and tasty dishes.

Like shredded pork with vegetables, steamed fish, stir-fried seasonal greens, and a tomato and egg soup.

"Wow, this smells amazing! Wife, your cooking skills are getting better and better!"

Chen Cheng walked into the kitchen, exaggeratedly sniffed, and said with a look of bliss.

Xiao Meier smiled and lightly tapped the edge of the pot with the spatula, "Stop it with the flattery, go sit at the side, it’ll be ready soon."

"Sure!"

Chen Cheng obediently retreated to the side, found a stool to sit on, but his gaze never left Xiao Meier’s busy figure.

His heart was filled with warmth, this was the life he wanted, simple, tranquil, yet full of love and warmth.

As they ate, they also chatted.

Chen Cheng told Xiao Meier about attending the F1 race, and Xiao Meier shared with Chen Cheng the new things she discovered at home these past days. Their conversation was endless, laughter ensued.

The brief separation made their affection for each other grow even stronger.

"Eh? Hasn’t Sister Lin come back?" Xiao Meier inquired curiously.

Chen Cheng, holding his chopsticks, "Her? She seems to have some issues to handle there. She might be back in a few days."

"Sister Lin is incredible." Xiao Meier said enviously, "A successful and independent woman!"

Chen Cheng raised his eyebrows, "So you want to be a strong woman too?"

"I don’t want to be any strong woman, having you is enough for me."

Xiao Meier said with squinting eyes full of tenderness.

"I just want to be your good wife, take care of our little home."

Her eyes curved, "Making sure you are well fed every day, sleep well, go out with spirits high, and come home happy. That’s enough~"

Hearing this, a warm current surged in Chen Cheng’s heart.

"Wife, with your words, I am the happiest man in the world."

Xiao Meier’s small mouth slightly raised, her eyes filled with pride and love, "Of course, my husband is definitely the happiest!"