"I know, Mom even felt bad and bought him a few new outfits."
Yao Le'er laughed heartily, "Sister-in-law bought Mom jewelry worth seventy or eighty thousand, and then Mom bought him clothes for a few hundred and got scolded for wasting money."
"That's a bit too double-standard, isn't it?"
Even Yao Yan's eyes widened in surprise.
Yao Le'er, now more confident, said, "Sister-in-law can walk miles to eat a five-yuan vegetarian noodle, but our family doesn't skimp on spending."
Yao Nan sighed, "Big Sister, I know you have biases against him, but Bin is just that kind of person. He's extremely frugal with himself, but when it comes to us, to the family, to Mom, he spends without hesitation."
"Just like with Le'er!"
Yao Nan continued, "Your sister-in-law instructed me to let you choose without telling me or Big Sister."
"I asked him how much it would cost, and he said not to worry about it, that it's his money for his sister. I know he must have spent a lot."
"Second Sister, I didn't overspend."
"I know, but with your sister-in-law's personality, he must have bought you good things, unlike the cheap stuff Mom used to buy."
The video ended there. Yao Le'er focused on shopping and didn't send any more messages, probably because she was too moved to speak.
Having a little spy is indeed satisfying. Yao Le'er sending this video must have made her happy. Even without additional content, the message was clear.
That night wasn't particularly romantic because installing the new air conditioners wasn't easy. First, the old second-hand air conditioners had to be removed, which was a hassle.
This meant Xu Bin didn't get a chance to make a night move on his beautiful mother-in-law because by midnight, the air conditioners in the two upstairs rooms and the master bedroom were changed, and the living room was already installed.
However, the upstairs was too empty to sleep in, as the furniture would only be delivered the next day, and some new items still needed to be bought.
"It's fine, I'll sleep in the living room."
The living room had an air conditioner, and Xu Bin was genuinely tired and wanted to sleep. With all four women in the house, there was no opportunity for any late-night visits.
They chatted excitedly, and if Xu Bin joined, it would be awkward. Currently, the four of them together felt like a family, and his presence as the son-in-law created an awkward dynamic due to the gender imbalance.
However, the benefit of having a little spy became apparent:
"What's going on with Zhang Xinda? Doesn't his only son want to have grandchildren? Why haven't you gotten pregnant yet?"
"Mom, I... I have some health issues, and Zhang Xinda does too. We haven't figured it out yet."
Yao Yan, ever the tactician, quickly changed the subject, "By the way, Nan, you two should start thinking about having kids."
Yao Nan blushed, "We've talked about it before, but Bin said we should wait until we have more money."
This comment upset Shen Ruyu, "What's there to plan? Have the baby and raise it. What's he being so meticulous about?"
Yao Nan smiled coyly, "Bin doesn't mean anything by it. He told me he wasn't confident he could give his child a better future, so he's hesitating."
"Wait, he's not confident?"
Yao Yan frowned.
"Bin's family is worse off than you think."
Yao Nan paused, "Maybe he's always worried about being a son-in-law, about the child taking the Yao surname, and about not having help with childcare."
"Nonsense, what era are we living in? Who cares about that stuff?"
Usually sharp-tongued, Shen Ruyu was surprisingly open-minded, insisting, "The child's surname is your decision. Your father has sons from his mistresses, so he doesn't get a say in this."
"Mom has spoken; it's settled!"
Yao Yan laughed, "Mom's wise, Nan. You just focus on getting pregnant. By the way, is your sex life harmonious with Bin?"
Yao Nan blushed, "Big Sister, Little Sister is right here. What are you talking about?"
"Alright, alright, I won't say anything more!"
The four women spread out on the floor to sleep since the bed wasn't big enough. Xu Bin was happy to have the living room to himself and slept soundly after hanging up with his little spy.
The next morning, the four women woke up chattering loudly. Despite their individual beauties, together they were quite noisy.
In the past, Shen Ruyu's fiery temperament would have made her daughters reluctant to talk to her, fearing unwanted lectures. Now, the family atmosphere was harmonious, but it was also noisy.
**Mother-in-Law Shen Ruyu: Affection 88%, Mood: Conflicted, Hesitant.**
"Son-in-law, how is today's schedule?"
Shen Ruyu asked, smiling sweetly, apparently assuming Xu Bin had accepted her previous messages and was ignoring her.
Conflicted and hesitant? Definitely not because she wanted to talk to him. Why else would she feel this way?
Xu Bin thought for a moment and understood. He smiled, "Mom, you go play your mahjong. We don't need so many people here."
"You kids, don't you dare tear the house apart. Do you think I'm in the way now?"
Shen Ruyu pouted, and Xu Bin knew his guess was right.
His mother-in-law wasn't lazy; she loved mahjong, but she wasn't addicted. She probably had a prior engagement with Xu Yuyan and was eager to show off.
Yao Le'er stuck out her tongue and made a cute face at Xu Bin, quickly running off, fearing she might get scolded for being nearby.
"Mom, your daughters are grown up, and your son-in-law is here to help. It's not like we're idle."
Seeing no one around, the three sisters had gone upstairs, Xu Bin boldly stepped forward and hugged his mother-in-law from behind.
Shen Ruyu jumped in surprise, struggling and looking nervously toward the staircase, whispering, "Xu Bin, have you gone mad? The girls are all home."
"You said it yourself, Mom. What we did was wrong, and we shouldn't repeat it."
Holding the mature and plump body in his arms, even through the clothes, the temptation of her flesh was full of charm. Xu Bin's hands went directly to her chest and grabbed her breasts through her bra before Shen Ruyu was prepared.