The School Beauty Became My Live-in Maid to Pay Off Her Debts-Chapter 217 Future Matters

This lunch was very sumptuous, with the stone table under the fig tree almost too small to hold all the dishes.

Tong Yao’s grandma still thought there were not enough dishes, wiping her hands on her apron, she said with a kind smile.

"Yaoyao, you didn’t even give a heads-up about bringing your grandson-in-law over, or I would have prepared more meat!"

The old lady wished she could place a whole pig on the table!

"It’s plenty already, Grandma!"

Grandma patted Lin Shuang’s shoulder, "Boys need to eat more! Put on some weight! We have plenty of land outside the yard, and it’ll be great for you and Yaoyao to come back and farm it someday!"

Lin Shuang couldn’t help but think about the previous conversation with Xia Yubing about dreaming of farming back in the countryside.

Now, it seemed like a few acres had been allocated for that.

But if he brought Xia Yubing along, Grandma would surely chase them out with a broom.

Tong Ge whispered to Tong Yao on the side, "Grandma used to say that she would leave that land for me to farm..."

Tong Yao, with a smile, leaned over and bumped her gently, "Grandma must remember!"

Both sisters wore aprons; the older sister Tong Yao sported a high ponytail, while the younger sister Tong Ge had her hair styled into a bun.

Lin Shuang thought: When I get back, I should have Yaoyao try a bun, it’s pretty cute.

The advantage of the sisters’ resemblance was that by looking at Tong Ge, Lin Shuang could roughly imagine what Tong Yao would look like with a bun.

However, Tong Ge had a cooler demeanor, and indeed, she seemed to suit a high ponytail better.

Tong Ge continued whispering to Tong Yao, "Sister, brother-in-law is sneaking glances at us again."

She initially wanted to say "brother-in-law is sneaking glances at me," but feeling it wasn’t appropriate, she changed it to "us."

Tong Yao, with a tender smile, looked at Lin Shuang, almost guessing what this master was thinking.

She shaped her high ponytail into a bun and shook it at Lin Shuang, then playfully stuck out her tongue.

Lin Shuang made a motion of clutching his chest.

Tong Ge observed their interaction and pursed her lips. ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm

"Sister... is this what the sourness of love smells like?"

Tong Yao shook her younger sister’s arm, "Little Dove, when you go to the big city for university, find a boyfriend just like him."

"...Grandma told me to use brother-in-law as a standard, which seems a bit high."

Tong Ge glanced at Lin Shuang from the corner of her eye and then turned away, "Never mind, I won’t look for a boyfriend. Coming back here to farm by myself isn’t too bad."

Tong Yao looked at Lin Shuang as if gazing at her own sun.

She murmured, "Who knows what the future holds."

At the dinner table, Grandma kept serving Lin Shuang and Su Wan, piling up their bowls with various dishes.

"All these are vegetables we grew ourselves. I’ve heard such veggies are rare in the city, all pure and pollutant-free, and even sell for a higher price!"

The vegetables grown in the countryside indeed tasted more flavorful.

Tong Yao, usually the one feeding Lin Shuang, had her job taken and began feeding her younger sister Tong Ge.

"Try how well your sister can cook~"

With a mouth containing her chopsticks, Tong Ge remarked, "Sister truly deserves to be the older sibling; her cooking is better than mine too."

Grandma also praised, "Yaoyao’s cooking skills haven’t declined at all! Well done!"

Tong Yao was like a child who received a three-good students certificate, wanting to smile and yet modestly pursing her lips.

Praise from elders is always gratifying.

Lin Shuang joined in the praise, "Yaoyao’s going to spoil my taste buds."

Su Wan teased, "You’ve been pampered until you’re all plump and fair."

Tong Yao laughed even more joyfully.

The meal was harmonious and joyful, and after eating, following a strong request, Lin Shuang and Su Wan volunteered to wash the dishes.

Tong Ge was also sent to wash dishes while Grandma sat in the courtyard, holding Tong Yao’s hand, sharing a couple of private words with her granddaughter.

"Yaoyao... I won’t ask about the other stuff. Grandma can tell that you and him are happy together, and that’s enough for me to feel at ease."

Tong Yao’s hand rested in Grandma’s warm palm as she earnestly said, "Grandma... I will be happy."

Grandma pondered for a while, seeming to want to say something, but in the end, she heaved a deep sigh.

She was aware of the hardships her granddaughter had endured with her mother...

Now that she could smile so genuinely and joyfully, that was better than anything.

A thousand words could be summarized in one phrase:

"Give birth to a big, chubby boy soon for Grandma to look after!"

"Grandma! Grandma!"

With her cheeks flushed, Tong Yao opted to throw her sister under the bus, "Push Little Dove to find a boyfriend first! We’re both still studying!"

Despite being new to the role of an older sister, Tong Yao had already mastered the skill of selling out her sister!

It was indeed a required course for every older sister or brother.

Having children, well...

In fact, Tong Yao had thought countless times about children with Lin Shuang.

She had even considered many possible names.

But they were still in school!

Attending classes with a child... it was too peculiar a thought.

Grandma shook her head, "Little Dove... she seems to have some reluctance towards getting married."

Tong Yao blinked.

So... Grandma knew everything after all.

Many times, elders see more than they let on.

Tong Yao spoke, "Maybe once Little Dove goes to the big city, starts university, she might change her mind."

Grandma patted her hand, "I hope so. My only wish now is to see you two kids settle down sooner. Otherwise, I can’t even join the square dancing with peace of mind!"

Tong Yao nodded lightly, "...I’ll try my best?"

"That’s right, as the older sister, you need to work harder and set an example for your little sister!"

With her cheeks still red, Tong Yao hung her head, thinking to herself that she was already working hard at it!

In the afternoon, everyone enjoyed some cool air in the yard before heading out for a stroll in the village.

Grandma stayed in the yard to listen to the radio and rest, needing a little nap at her age.

Tong Ge was assigned by Grandma to act as everyone’s tour guide.

Su Wan laughed, "As the brother-in-law, you have to compensate your sister-in-law with a generous tour guide fee!"

Tong Ge didn’t stand on ceremony with his brother-in-law either, "Then I’ll have the ice cream from Snack Street, brother-in-law."

Lin Shuang, finding the address of "brother-in-law" quite pleasurable, waved his hand, "Today’s afternoon expenses are on your brother-in-law!"

Tong Ge held up two fingers, then added one more, making it three, "So I can have three ice creams... brother-in-law?"

Tong Yao interjected, "Isn’t it bad to eat too much cold stuff?"

She had already become an adept older sister taking care of her younger sibling!

Tong Ge looked up at Lin Shuang with her little face, "Brother-in-law, my sister won’t let me have it."

The little sister was starting to tattle to her brother-in-law!

Caught in the middle, Lin Shuang rubbed his hands, "... maybe you should listen to your sister?"

Tong Ge nodded, "Got it, brother-in-law is under the thumb."

Su Wan chuckled on the side, "You guys are like doing a comedy skit!"