The two arrived at the small courtyard where Mu Yun'er lived. Jiang Nannan opened the door and entered.
"Oh, Xiao Bai, you're finally here~"
Mu Yun'er had been waiting in the courtyard since early. Seeing Bai Zhou arrive, she rushed over as if seeing her own treasure, warmly took Bai Zhou's hand, and pulled him into the house, as if afraid Bai Zhou would run away.
"Auntie, how have you been recently? Are you getting used to living here~" Bai Zhou also asked with a cheerful smile.
"Getting used to it, getting used to it. I'm doing great here, I just worry you might not be used to it..."
Mu Yun'er said somewhat bashfully.
After all, Bai Zhou's skin was so fair and tender, it was obvious he hadn't experienced much hardship. She was afraid Bai Zhou would dislike her place and wouldn't come again in the future.
Because of this, she had gotten up before dawn today to clean.
"I think it's quite nice here, I really like it~" Bai Zhou's smile remained gentle.
The two chatted and laughed, exchanging warm greetings, completely ignoring Jiang Nannan beside them.
"Hey, you guys..."
Seeing this, Jiang Nannan stomped her foot hard, feeling quite helpless.
She really wanted to ask, who was the biological child after all...
How could it be like this...
"Nannan, what are you doing outside? Hurry and come in to eat!"
After a while, Mu Yun'er's urging shout finally came from inside the house.
"Coming... coming..."
Jiang Nannan pouted, replied reluctantly, and then quickly entered the house.
Although the house wasn't big, it was exceptionally neat and clean, clearly having just been tidied up.
The dining table wasn't big either, just an ordinary small square table, but it was filled with eight dishes and one soup, all steaming hot.
Mu Yun'er pulled Bai Zhou to sit next to her and had already started eating. Mu Yun'er kept putting food onto Bai Zhou's plate.
Jiang Nannan could only sit on a worn-out small stool opposite the two, looking somewhat aggrieved.
"Nannan, the chicken soup in the pot should be ready. Go and get a bowl for Xiao Bai."
Mu Yun'er ordered without lifting her head.
"I just sat down..."
Jiang Nannan's chopsticks paused, feeling even more wronged.
She hadn't eaten a single bite since morning. Now that she had just picked up her chopsticks, why was she being asked to work again...
How could it be like this?
Of course, it wasn't that she was lazy; she was usually quite diligent.
It's just that without comparison, there's no harm. Bai Zhou's bowl was overflowing with food, while she couldn't even get a bite of a hot dish, which was really upsetting.
"Nan Nan Jie, I'll do it." Just as Jiang Nannan was about to get up, she was stopped by Bai Zhou.
"Auntie, Nan Nan Jie is also very tired. It's better for her to eat more~" Bai Zhou said to Mu Yun'er again.
Then he got up and went into the kitchen himself.
"Look at Xiao Bai, how sensible he is. Now look at you."
Mu Yun'er waited until Bai Zhou entered the kitchen before gently glaring at Jiang Nannan.
"Slurp..."
Jiang Nannan, however, turned a deaf ear to this.
After all, she was already used to it.
Ever since she brought Bai Zhou back last time, her Mu Yun'er's attitude towards her had completely changed. After all, with someone else's child as a comparison... she was like a useless person at home...
If it were anyone else, she might still try to stand up for herself.
But the comparison was Bai Zhou...
What could she do...
Fortunately, Bai Zhou would still speak up for her. He still had some conscience...
"Chicken soup is here~"
Bai Zhou walked over holding a large bowl.
He first served a bowl for Mu Yun'er and smiled, "Auntie, drink more, it's good for your health."
"Oh, Xiao Bai is so good~"
Seeing this, Mu Yun'er immediately beamed with joy, her gaze towards Bai Zhou filled with affection.
This son-in-law is truly too well-behaved. If she were a few decades younger, she would probably actively pursue Bai Zhou.
Immediately after, Bai Zhou served another bowl for Jiang Nannan.
"Nan Nan Jie, you should also drink more. Don't wear yourself out."
"Mhm, thank you."
Jiang Nannan naturally heard the strange meaning in Bai Zhou's words, but she couldn't flare up. She could only smile and gently glare at Bai Zhou...
Then she quickly retracted her gaze and buried her head in drinking the soup.
Seeing this, Bai Zhou was very satisfied.
Then he sat down, suddenly took out an exquisite box, and handed it to Mu Yun'er, saying, "Auntie, I came in a hurry this time and didn't bring any good gifts. Please keep this Beauty Preservation Pill for now."
As Bai Zhou spoke, he gently opened the box.
"Click~"
The box opened, revealing a milky white pill inside. Its fragrance filled the air, and one could tell it was an extraordinary item just by looking at it.
"Th-th-this... this is a pill... No, no, this is too precious, I can't accept it..."
Mu Yun'er was just an ordinary person and didn't know what a Beauty Preservation Pill was, but she knew that every pill was an extremely precious treasure, not something an ordinary person like her could afford.
"Auntie, just accept it. This pill has the effect of beauty and youth preservation, allowing you to maintain your appearance for 10 years without aging."
Bai Zhou gently took Mu Yun'er's warm, jade-like hand and placed the pill into her palm.
This Beauty Preservation Pill seemed very precious, but it only had an effect on ordinary people. Bai Zhou obtained it with just one wish, so it truly wasn't much to him.
But for Mu Yun'er, it held immense benefits.
After all, everyone loves beauty, let alone a great beauty like Mu Yun'er.
Moreover, Bai Zhou mainly wanted to make Mu Yun'er happy. When she was in a good mood, her health would naturally be good too.
"Ah! Maintain appearance for 10 years without aging, this..."
Mu Yun'er exclaimed, instantly covering her small mouth, somewhat in disbelief.
She naturally knew how precious such a divine item was, countless times more precious than ordinary pills. Logically speaking, she absolutely could not accept it.
After all, she had already accepted betrothal gifts once. If she accepted them again, she wouldn't have a daughter left! She couldn't possibly marry herself off, could she...
But the effect of the Beauty Preservation Pill made her reluctant to let go, and she couldn't help but really want it in her heart...
"Mu Yun'er, just accept it. This is Xiao Bai's gesture."
Seeing her Mu Yun'er hesitant, Jiang Nannan also spoke up to persuade her.
Although she said that, she still felt a little sour inside. After all... Bai Zhou had never given her a gift...
She also wanted a Beauty Preservation Pill...
"Okay, okay, it's Xiao Bai's gesture, so I'll shamelessly accept it..."
Mu Yun'er was also a little embarrassed at this moment, but in the end, she still accepted the pill and held it tightly in her arms.
"That's right. From now on, we're all family. Auntie is my relative, this little gift is nothing."
...
Bai Zhou and Mu Yun'er exchanged pleasantries again. Mu Yun'er then pretended to have something to do and left directly, saying she was going out for a walk.
Of course, Bai Zhou and Jiang Nannan both knew that Mu Yun'er was leaving them space to be alone.
After all, the small courtyard was just that small, with only a small room next to it. The soundproofing was extremely poor, truly not suitable for young lovers to be affectionate...
Mu Yun'er was someone who had been through it, so she naturally knew the limits.