Chapter 11 - 11 Chapter 11: Differential Treatment (1/2)
11 Chapter 11: Differential Treatment
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Not knowing how long she had slept, Su Wenyue awoke to find Han Yu still sitting beside the bed, unchanged in his position, truly having watched over her the whole time, which gave her some comfort.
“Have you been sitting here all this time just to say something to me?” After a rest, Su Wenyue felt much more refreshed and was in a calmer mood, realizing she had been too anxious.
She knew what kind of person Han Yu was, both inside and out, a very indifferent man. Not to mention her, a wife who had just entered the family, with no prior interactions, even among the Han family members, he truly only valued his parents and his two elder brothers. Han Lin didn’t even count, so changing such a person in a short time was impossible; it had to be done slowly. At the very least, compared to her previous life, Han Yu had shown her a bit more concern.
“I…I didn’t mean to side with Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law earlier,” Han Yu said, finally venting his thoughts and feeling much relieved. “I’m aware of their nature. It was just awkward to speak up for you in front of Father and Mother… In any case, it was my fault. But since you’ve married into the Han family, you are my wife; you shouldn’t easily mention separation or divorce. I was really upset as well; that’s why I said those harsh words.”
Han Yu could feel a little better after expressing himself, even though it did seem to compromise his masculine pride to some extent. However, he was not an obstinate man. Although he didn’t have strong feelings for Su Wenyue at the moment, he did have some favorable impressions of her and wasn’t averse to the idea of spending a lifetime with her. Han Yu felt that communication with the woman he would likely spend his life with, would be beneficial for their future, but this was based on Su Wenyue’s good behavior. In her previous life, Han Yu would never have considered this with a spoiled and clueless Su Wenyue.
“Fourth brother, Fourth sister-in-law, come out quick, it’s time for lunch!” Just as Su Wenyue was about to respond to Han Yu’s explanation, Mrs. Liu’s voice sounded from outside, with a surprisingly kind and amicable tone. Apparently, those pairs of silver floral hairpins had done their job. Mrs. Liu, having gained an advantage, naturally treated Su Wenyue better, turning a deaf ear to Mrs. Wang’s instigation and, without needing the mother-in-law’s instructions, took the initiative to call the Fourth son and his wife for lunch.
“Let’s go have lunch then, so as not to keep everyone waiting.” Han Yu was still himself, even after the explanation and the expressed apology, he remained rigidly formal, especially in front of others. No sooner had he stepped out of the room than he reverted to his expressionless demeanor, causing Mrs. Yang to worry for her emotionally oblivious youngest son. How could the feelings between this young couple develop at this rate?
Su Wenyue nodded in agreement. Internal conflicts could be resolved slowly, and it was essential to maintain the good image she had managed to establish in front of her parents-in-law. Moreover, the fact that Han Yu had offered her that explanation was already a sign of sincerity, perhaps a promising start.