Chapter 61 Just give up, there is no hope for your cooking skills, hell-level

Because of the sweat, a few strands of Su Yis hair were still sticking to her face. Her cheeks were red and, to get away from Chu Ying, her hands were on his chest.

The four faces were confused for a long while before Su Yi finally said carefully, Hello, Auntie.

Mother Chu finally came back to herself, inclining her head as a reply. What did you guys do, ending up with so much sweat?

Chu Ying said, Working out.

Mother Chus eyes widened. Working out? How could you work out when youre pregnant? Hurry up, go see the doctor with me. Putting down the bags she was even about to dash forward.

Su Yi hurriedly jumped off Chu Ying and waved a hand, saying, Auntie, Im not pregnant.

Youre not pregnant?

Yeah. Su Yis face reddened. Those news are fake, Im not pregnant Im just fat.

Mother Chu was silent for a while before nodding and saying, Ah, its good that youre fat, its good.

Su Yi was torn between laughing and crying. What was with all of these?*

[*t/l note: shes referring to mother chu being confused about her being pregnant, and then saying that its good that shes fat]

Chu Ying asked, Ma, why are you here?

Me, ah. Mother Chu coughed. Im here to see you, cant I do that? You tell me yourself, how long has it been since you came back?

Ive been busier with work recently. After saying that Chu Ying caught the waist of the person beside him. Shes all sweaty Ill take her to get a shower first if theres anything well talk about it later.

Su Yi basically escaped upstairs. Once she was certain that Mother Chu couldnt hear her, she anxiously said, What can I do? Im seen by your mother! And I I Im dressed too casually, I dont even have make-up on.

You have to meet them sooner or later. Chu Ying didnt mind so much, helping her adjust the temperature of the water in the bathroom first.

How could Su Yi be in the mood for a shower?

She chased him out and slammed the door, digging out her phone to send Wu Xue a message.

Goddess Su Yi: Wa-a-a what do I do, Chu Yings mother is in his house, what should I do waiting online, this is very urgent! {crying out with a wa.jpg}

Wu Xue: It cant be when youre playing with your tools you got found? That cant be salvaged, just go with the flow.

Su Yi curled up in the tub, hugging her knees, her little face all wrinkled up.

Goddess Su Yi: No such thing, the tools and equipment he had mentioned earlier was all exercise equipment, would you believe that? I was forced to exercise for an entire afternoon and was just startled, I cant be more pitiful!

Wu Xue: I see you sound rather regretful.

Goddess Su Yi: Lets not talk about this first theres a huge window in his bathroom. How about this, you drive to under the window and Ill jump in, we can talk about this after getting away first.

Wu Xue: Youre dating properly, why are you treating it like youre sneaking around? Im not going, you can do whatever you want in the bathroom.

OK.

This thin, cling wrap-like sistership has reached its end today.

**

Downstairs, Mother Chu confirmed it again.

She really isnt pregnant? This is a huge deal, dont hide it from me.

Chu Ying said, Why would I do that?

Mother Chu then relaxed. She turned around and saw Chu Xi playing a game on her phone and couldnt help saying, How old are you now why are you still playing these sort of things all day?

Chu Xi didnt expect the conversation to turn to her. When did I play these all day?

Mother Chu was just saying it to make herself happy. She turned around and asked, Why did you bring her home? Isnt she a celebrity, Ive been reading the news about her recently, its all very chaotic.

Chu Ying frowned. Youd believe those rumours?

It doesnt matter whether I believe them, the important part is that if you truly treat her as your girlfriend you shouldnt let all of these come out. Mother Chu said, A girl who gets scolded by people every day whats right about that?

She had had Chu Xi help her get a Weibo to go look around Su Yis page before. She did look pretty and she was quite tall. Most of the Weibo she posted was s, and she didnt seem to have a personality. She had also seen her own daughter in the photos Su Yi posted and thus knew that Chu Xi had seen her long ago. After interrogating her daughter she learnt quite a lot and, yesterday, shed seen the report on her pregnancy, which was why she hurried over today.

Mother Chu seemed to suddenly have remembered something. Right, Ive brought you something.

She opened the bag. It was filled with all sorts of miscellaneous items: Some huge packs of oat-based items, some bananas and strawberries, dried cherries, tamarinds, and more.

All things for people in the first stages of pregnancy.

Chu Ying didnt quite understand these things. We could buy this outside, why do we need to trouble you to especially send them here.

Its not troublesome. These fruits are still fresh, Ill put them in the fridge for you first. When Su Yi leaves, have her bring some with her. After saying this Mother Chu glanced at the clock on the wall. Its already this time, why is Qi-shen still not here?

Qi-shen was a helper Mother Chu had specially arranged for Chu Yings house. She was originally supposed to live here, but Chu Ying had rejected that proposal. Usually, shed come over to clean up and make food in the day.

Today were not eating home so Ive told her not to come.

His meaning was that hed originally planned to go out for dinner with Su Yi.

Its not sure whether Mother Chu really didnt know or shes pretending not to know. She nodded. Coincidentally, its been a long time since Ive cooked, what do you want to eat? Ill make some.

Chu Xi immediately put down her phone. Ma, dont, Im very full Ill not eat.

There were different levels of culinary skills, her mother was of the highest-level: just give up, theres no hope for your cooking skills, hell-level.

You didnt eat lunch today, youre still young and you cant be picky. Mother Chu walked over to the fridge and said to herself, At least theres plenty of food here, do you know what Su Yi likes to eat?

Chu Ying watched the little shadow hiding behind the stairs, squatting there for a long time not wanting to come down. He couldnt help laughing. Shes easy to take care off and not picky at all.

After saying that he strode up the stairs and looked at the person sitting on the steps. Whyre you sitting here?

Su Yi pursed her lips and tugged the shirt on her. Auntie and Chu Xi are both here, why did you only give me a shirt?

Chu Yings eyebrow raised. He picked up her hand. I forgot, come on.

Then Su Yi changed into a male T-shirt and casual shorts.

She was so ashamed she could die, standing at the top of the stairs and refusing to go down. This looks too ugly doesnt it?

Dont be scared, an ugly daughter-in-law must still see her in-laws.

Su Yi got angry. Youre calling me ugly!

Chu Ying very naturally said, Im talking about myself.

In the end, they still managed to make their way down.

Mother Chu saw her and said, looking very calm, Down now? Im making dinner, anything you like eating?

Im all good. Su Yi hurriedly said, Auntie, how about I help you?

No need, no need. Mother Chu didnt stop waving her hands. When there are too many people everyone gets in the way, I can handle this myself.

Su Yi could only sit down on the sofa obediently.

Chu Xi immediately snuggled closer, looking at her with worship. Sou-zi, did you expose Lin Xia?

Su Yi didnt reply. Dont you need to go to class?

I have fewer classes this semester and just happen not to have any today. After saying this, Chu Xi seemed to remember something and lowered her voice. Right, Im telling you, recently Yang Ruolin kept coming to our house very often.

Su Yi looked to the side. Chu Ying sat on the sofa looking through his documents, clearly not planning to get himself involved in these womens talk.

What for?

Suck up to my mum and dad, of course, youre not even trying arent you afraid that my mom and dad would be bought over by her?

Su Yi hnged a laugh. I dont need advice from Princess Green Hat.

Here Chu Xi wasnt angered, instead started to giggle. Deng Mingyang has been looking for me since yesterday until today, even running to my school.

Whyd he look for you?

Chu Xi sneered. What else could he be looking for me for? Now that he knows my background he wants me to help him wash off all this dirt he even said he loves me for eternity and would never have a change of heart. When we were dating I didnt know he could be so sweet, it seems like he got plenty of practice speaking to his agent.

Su Yi shrugged and watched television, clearly not very interested in this topic.

Come eat. Mother Chu put the last dish on the table.

The quartet sat at the table. Su Yi looked at all the food in front of her and felt her eyelid twitch.

Did Captain Ying usually eat so well at home? He sits at the office every day, why doesnt he appear to have grown fatter?

Mother Chu put on an unaffected front. I havent cooked in a long time, the taste might not be as good as it used to be.

Su Yi smiled. It all looks good.

Mother Chu nodded. Lets eat.

Su Yi obediently picked up a piece of broccoli and put it in her mouth.

its hard and not cooked through.

She looked around. Chu Ying was expressionless, Chu Xi was eating only the rice, while Mother Chu was looking at her with some faint glimmer of expectation.

Su Yi swallowed the vegetable and smiled very sincerely. It tastes so good.

Mother Chu then truly smiled. If it tastes good then eat more, have more meat, youre tall, so you wont appear fat very easily. Eat as much as you please.

Su YI voiced her agreement.

The TV was on, and the dining table wasnt too far from the TV everyone could see it.

Su Yi swallowed a bite of tenderloin, keeping on a smile still.

A familiar traditional-style opening song sounded.

Su Yi automatically looked up. As expected, the person whod just flashed across the screen Wasnt it her?

The TV was playing her imperial harem show!

Mother Chu hadnt stopped eating, but she was clearly starting to pay serious attention to the TV.

A mere concubine, how could you be worthy of carrying the emperors child? On the television, she had lowered her voice purposefully. Recently, the kitchens would send green bean soup to her place every day. Find an opportunity to add something good in there, understood?

Mother Chu was chasing this harem show recently and was getting too into it. Subconsciously she said, This Yu-ji is too

Halfway through she took her words back.

Su YI couldnt help continuing, I think shes too horrible, harming so many children.

Right? Mother Chu, seeing that she could continue on with what she said, couldnt hold back any longer. That doctor that likes her is really too pitiful, helping to do so many bad things.

That doctor isnt a good thing either. Have you seen episode 10? Theres a very important detail there.

A curious Mother Chu asked, What detail?

Su Yi discussed this with Mother Chu for a long time until there was only them left on the table, and they continued chatting while doing the dishes together.

Before leaving, Mother Chu exchanged WeChat contacts with Su Yi, saying that they could discuss the plot together in the future.

After sending away the mother and daughter Chus, Su Yi finally could no longer put on her smile.

She looked disbelieving, saying, nearly ready to break down, Captain Ying, the exercise I did for the entire afternoon is worthless now

edited by larkspur as always ~~~