Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Chapter 107: Don’t Make Stupid Mistakes (2/2)
Mrs. Yang’s heart clenched when she heard her son had encountered a bear in the mountain, which explained why he returned in such a disheveled state. Before she could speak a few words to express her feelings, she heard Yang Juxiang’s veiled criticism and, while she wanted to explode in anger, Han Yu stopped her.
Han Yu knew his mother; if she genuinely lashed out at Yang Juxiang, she’d later regret her impulsiveness. After all, he was unharmed, but if she kept the anger bottled up inside, it would be a different matter. Over time, even the firmest sibling bond can erode.
Previously, Han Yu had never encountered any issues while hunting, so Su Wenyue gradually stopped worrying. Little did she know, Han Yu would unexpectedly come across a bear in the mountain. Although seeing Han Yu standing well in front of her was reassuring, she was still startled.
Mrs. Yang, although concerned about her son, fussed over him for a while. Then she noticed her daughter-in-law standing by with eager eyes. Since she was present, it was inappropriate for Mrs. Yang to say much, so she tactfully left, giving space to the young couple.
“What happened? Weren’t you just going around the outer areas of the forest to hunt casually? How did you encounter a bear?” Su Wenyue didn’t think Han Yu was the kind of man who would go out of his way for Yang Juxiang and her daughter. Although the task was ordered by her mother-in-law, how it was done was up to Han Yu.
“It’s alright, don’t worry. I just wanted to let Mother feel sorry for her son,” Han Yu said, winking at Su Wenyue with a hint of mirth in his eyes.
Su Wenyue, recognizing his expression, punched him gently a couple of times, “You’re terrible using such things to your advantage. Aren’t you afraid of worrying me? Even if you want to do this, at least give me a heads up.”
“Yes, my mistake. I’ll definitely tell you next time. But are you sure you’re not pleased to hear this news?” Han Yu raised his eyebrows, the more time he spent with her, the better he understood his wife’s character. She must have felt relieved after the initial worry and even happy, indeed.
“Well, I…” Su Wenyue was about to feign modesty but stopped when she saw Han Yu pull out a paper bag from his bosom, and a smile broke across her face uncontrollably. Han Yu often did this; whenever he went hunting in the mountain, he would bring something roasted back for her if he had time, saying he wanted to fatten her up so that her mother wouldn’t feel distressed seeing her daughter thin.
Su Wenyue knew full well that was just an excuse Han Yu made up because he cared for her. If a man didn’t care about you, he wouldn’t bother with such details.
“Didn’t you say you didn’t catch any game? How come you still brought this back for me?” Su Wenyue spoke as she opened the paper bag, and the aroma of roasted meat wafted to her nose.
Han Yu’s skills at roasting meat had improved greatly. In the beginning, the meat he brought back was flavorless, but after gaining experience and frequently going hunting, he had started to bring along some salt and spices for such needs.
“Who said I didn’t catch any game? Today’s haul was not bad. Aside from what I roasted for you, I asked Chen Shuang to take the rest to The City to sell for silver. The money he makes is for your private stash, which is undoubtedly better than giving anything to that annoying mother and daughter,” Han Yu said with a smile, seeing his wife’s smile grow wider.
This man was getting increasingly adept at winning her affections. Su Wenyue liked Han Yu’s craftiness and ‘stingy spirit,’ yet he knew when to maintain his graciousness. He was far superior to those who spouted talk of righteousness and morality yet wouldn’t even stand up for their own wives.