"Auntie, really going for it, huh! Are you... are you actually trying to murder your own husband?"

After having his love handles fiercely pinched several times, Hu Xiaobei grimaced and spoke in a low voice.

"Murder my husband? You big idiot, what are you talking about!"

As she spoke angrily, shame filled her eyes while she lashed out once more.

Seeing her huffing and puffing while swinging her little fists, Hu Xiaobei quickly rubbed his nose...

Soon, Hu Xiaobei jumped up...

After jumping up, Hu Xiaobei looked at Haruno Rei with her lips pouted and hurriedly said, "Auntie, things have come to this, it's useless to say anything now! Don't worry, I'll definitely find a way to make it up to you."

"You'll make it up? Then tell me, how do you plan to make amends?"

After looking at Haruno Rei, Hu Xiaobei's eyes suddenly lit up, "How about this! I... I'll cook for the guests, how does that sound?"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's suggestion, Haruno Rei rolled her eyes, "You cook for them? Better not! If you poison them to death, then we'd be in big trouble."

"Poison to death?"

With the corners of his mouth twitching severely, Hu Xiaobei looked at Haruno Rei somewhat gloomily and soon began to complain, "Auntie, I know, I'm not very good at cooking. But, I should be able to make a simple breakfast, right?"

Hu Xiaobei was truly frustrated!

Because Haruno Rei completely lacked faith that he could make breakfast properly...

Hearing Hu Xiaobei defend himself, Haruno Rei gave him a dismissive look and said, "You do it well? I don't believe it! Have you forgotten? That cucumber dish you prepared for us before. To be honest, it looked terrible. It was only because my daughter and I didn't mind, but if we had served that cucumber dish to the guests, they would have laughed their heads off."

A glimpse gives an insight into the whole leopard!

Having personally experienced Hu Xiaobei's cucumber smashing skills before, Haruno Rei knew his culinary skills were poor.

So, hearing Hu Xiaobei volunteer so eagerly, she immediately declined!

Hearing Haruno Rei mention his past cucumber disaster, Hu Xiaobei awkwardly rubbed his nose, "Auntie, I know the appearance of that cucumber was indeed lacking a bit! But its taste was really good, and that's enough."

After saying this, Hu Xiaobei didn't wait for Haruno Rei to speak again, he continued, "All right, Auntie, don't say anything more! You just rest here, and leave the rest to me."

While speaking quickly, Hu Xiaobei swiftly dressed...

Feeling Hu Xiaobei's resolve, Haruno Rei did not say anything further!

She knew that since she couldn't get out of bed now, she could only let Hu Xiaobei do as he pleased...

...

"Eh? Auntie seems to have consented!"

Having heard no further objections from her, Hu Xiaobei smiled, somewhat pleased with himself as he quickly left...

Watching Hu Xiaobei walk away, Haruno Rei retracted her gaze and soon tried to sit up, only to realize she really couldn't manage it.

Annoyed, she rubbed her numb thighs and muttered under her breath, "Why? Why is this little bastard getting better every time?"

After expressing her frustration, she flipped her hair and continued to rest.

Haruno Rei knew she needed to rest as soon as possible because only then could she recover more quickly...

...

Unaware of Haruno Rei's thoughts, Hu Xiaobei headed straight for the kitchen after leaving her room...

Upon arriving at the kitchen, Hu Xiaobei saw Haruno Nanako fighting with a fish that weighed seven or eight pounds.

The fish, nearly as tall as a person when caught by Haruno Nanako from the water, was incredibly defiant, thrashing wildly over and over.

The frantic struggle was causing Haruno Nanako a great deal of trouble, so much so that she had no choice but to press down on it with both hands...

Watching her drenched in water, Hu Xiaobei's lips slightly curled up as he whispered, "Nanako, what's going on here? Wrestling?"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's teasing, a somewhat disheveled Haruno Nanako looked toward Hu Xiaobei…

She didn't know why Hu Xiaobei was here, but she quickly said, "Xiaobei, stop watching, hurry over and help me subdue this fish!"

"Got it! Watch me!"

Having agreed, Hu Xiaobei quickly stepped forward and soon, he easily pinned the fish down...

"You're amazing, Xiaobei!"

Seeing it completely subdued, Haruno Nanako exclaimed in admiration!

After her exclamation, she looked at the now docile fish and proudly said, "What now! You were so energetic just now, weren't you? Keep at it!"

Having said that, Haruno Nanako stuck out her tongue sassily, making a face at it...

Watching Haruno Nanako's proud demeanor, Hu Xiaobei couldn't help but crack a smile!

Soon after, Hu Xiaobei asked her, "Nanako, what's this about? Early in the morning, what's this performance with it?"

Glancing at Hu Xiaobei, Haruno Nanako quickly explained, "It's like this! I wanted to make fish soup for Mom. Mom's fish soup is really good!"

Hearing Haruno Nanako's explanation, Hu Xiaobei nodded...

Soon, Hu Xiaobei said, "Making fish soup is a good idea, but it'll have to wait for another time, because your mom isn't feeling well today, so we'll have to make breakfast ourselves!"

"Xiaobei, you... you're joking, right? We make it? Do we even know how?"

Haruno Nanako was dumbfounded! Although she had often helped her mother before…

That was just helping; she really couldn't cook herself...

Hearing Haruno Nanako's surprised question, Hu Xiaobei said, "Don't worry, if you can't, I can!"

"Really?"

At her skepticism, Hu Xiaobei felt a bit guilty, "Yes! Really! I... I can smash cucumbers!"

"Don't bring up that smashing cucumbers! Last time, it was only because my mom and I didn't care about the presentation! Honestly, if other people saw it, they'd probably die laughing! You smashed those cucumbers like they were having a mental breakdown."

Hearing this blunt assessment, Hu Xiaobei's face turned red...

Quickly, Hu Xiaobei let out a frustrated sigh, "Nanako, isn't that a bit exaggerated? Can't you save some face for your brother Xiaobei?"

"Xiaobei, I am saving you face! If I weren't, my words would be even harsher."

Gently tapping his forehead, Hu Xiaobei countered, "So what do we do now? Are we really going to go out and buy breakfast for them this early in the morning?"

"That's definitely not an option!"

"That's right! Since we can't go out to buy breakfast, then I must do the cooking. So, I still plan to make them some smashed cucumbers!"

"Alright then…"

Although she still didn't quite agree, Haruno Nanako knew this was the best solution available.

So, despite feeling conflicted, she eventually agreed for real.

After Haruno Nanako had finally agreed, Hu Xiaobei laughed and started instructing her to wash the cucumbers…

After she finished washing them, Hu Xiaobei took the cucumbers in his hand and gave them a shake. Then, grabbing the knife, he started to get busy...

Watching Hu Xiaobei bustling about, Haruno Nanako whispered to herself, "I just hope the guests staying at the inn aren't too picky about their food, because if they are, once they see the appearance of these smashed cucumbers, they won't have the courage to even pick up their chopsticks!"

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