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On the other side, the Mo family was unaware that their household had attracted someone’s attention again. With Mo Yi’s attentive care, Bai Lin’s health gradually improved. Although he couldn’t recover immediately to the point of being a normal person, he could finally get out of bed and move around normally.
One day, after Mo Yi had finished breakfast and left the house, Bai Lin stayed in his room for a while, contemplating. Eventually, he decided to open the door and step outside. He couldn’t stay confined to his room forever.
As he opened the door, the sunlight outside dazzled his eyes. The warm light enveloped him, making him feel cozy. Instinctively shielding his eyes, Bai Lin realized that he hadn’t been outside for a long time.
Normally, when Mo Yi wasn’t around, Bai Lin wouldn’t light up the room or open the windows, preferring to stay in the dark room. To outsiders, he appeared to be convalescing. However, Bai Lin knew deep down that perhaps he just needed that quiet darkness to calm himself and figure out the next steps in his life.
The courtyard in front of him was neat and tidy, indicating a slightly better condition than the average peasant household, but it couldn’t be considered wealthy. Several free-range chickens clucked around the yard, pecking at the ground. As a hen passed by Bai Lin, she didn’t even bother to avoid him and audaciously stepped on his shoe before continuing on her way.
Bai Lin’s expression softened involuntarily as he watched, finding the scene before him quite endearing.
The Mo family compound wasn’t large, and one could see the entire yard at a glance. Bai Lin glanced at the several buildings nearby and noticed one that seemed like a hall, with its door half-open. He walked towards it, but before he could knock, he heard voices coming from inside.
In these past few days, their children had become more sensible than before, which genuinely pleased Mo Dali as a father.
“Sigh, if only I had known, I would have let the kid marry earlier,” the man said with some regret.
Mo Chunhua, beside him, chimed in, “True, it’s a pity he’s not a girl. Otherwise, he could have carried on the Mo family line.”
“I say, Goudan’s situation has improved a lot now. In a little while, we should go and look for a girl from some family…”
“Mom, the new sister-in-law has just entered the door. Aren’t you too impatient?” Mo Anan stopped her handwork and advised her mother.
Although she hadn’t seen Bai Lin much, she was aware of her brother’s temperament. His change wasn’t easy, and in her mind, it was all thanks to Bai Lin.
Hearing this, Bai Lin’s expression darkened, and he directly knocked on the door.
Knock knock knock.
“Who’s there? Come in quickly.”
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The whole family was at home, and the courtyard door wasn’t locked in broad daylight, so Mo Chunhua found it strange to hear someone knocking. If it were her close friends, wouldn’t they just push the door open without knocking?
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The young man stood at the door, smiling gently at them.
Mo Anan didn’t understand fancy words like “jade tree and beautiful flowers”, but she thought her new sister-in-law was extremely good-looking. Seeing him smile, she quickly stood up and greeted, “Sister-in-law, you’re here!”
Hearing her daughter speak, Mo Chunhua nodded and frowned, saying, “Why are you getting up? You should lie down and rest more. Now is the time to recuperate.”
Mo Chunhua had a sharp tongue but a tender heart. Although she complained about having a male spouse, she still looked up to scholars. Knowing that he had been wronged by his uncle, she felt some sympathy.
“Thank you for your concern, I’m much better now.” Bai Lin opened the door and walked in, standing not too close nor too far.
Mo Dali was a simple-minded person. Seeing Bai Lin, he quickly patted the table beside him and said, “Come, sit down.” Then he stood up and poured a glass of water for Bai Lin.
Bai Lin thanked them and took a sip of warm water before asking, “May I take a look at the patterns on the table?”
“Of course!” Mo Anan immediately handed Bai Lin the patterns on the table.
“These are all common patterns. Sister-in-law, if you like any of them, just let us know. The patterns on the pillowcases you’re lying on were also embroidered by me!” Mo Anan said proudly, her face showing a girlish charm.
Bai Lin nodded and flipped through the patterns in his hand before saying, “I wonder if you need any new patterns. I used to study at the academy and would draw with my classmates during leisure time. I understand a bit about it, perhaps I could give it a try.”
“Are you saying you want to help us draw new patterns?”
Mo Chunhua clapped her hands excitedly. She hadn’t thought about this before. Apart from the few fixed patterns provided by the shop, most people who want to embroider new patterns have to spend money to buy them, and they’re not cheap. Moreover, the purchased patterns are also from other embroiderers. Patterns drawn by scholars are rare and different. With this gimmick alone, they could make their products better than others’ and raise the price a bit higher.
So, she hurriedly went to fetch paper and charcoal pen from the room.
Because Mo Dali’s family had to deal with issues such as renting land and trading some fruits and vegetables, they also needed these to keep records.
The so-called charcoal pen was actually made by burning extremely thin willow branches to charcoal. It took a lot of effort, and the result was relatively rough, but it was much more cost-effective than buying ink brushes. Mo Chunhua wrapped a circle of cloth around it to prevent it from breaking.
Bai Lin didn’t waste any paper either. He divided a piece of paper into four sections and drew four patterns directly to show them.
“These are so beautiful! Mom, look at this flower, look at this bamboo, so elegant. These must be worth more than the patterns we embroidered before!”
Mo Anan praised happily, and Mo Chunhua’s face was also full of joy. Mo Dali didn’t understand these things, but he also felt that the new daughter-in-law they brought back seemed to have some skills.
Moreover, Bai Lin’s polite attitude throughout the entire time further endeared him to them.
Because of this, during lunchtime, Mo Chunhua specially cooked an extra egg for Bai Lin.
In the evening, when Mo Yi returned home, Bai Lin no longer had meals alone in the room. He actively came out, and the whole family gathered around the table, creating an unusually lively atmosphere.
Mo Anan praised Bai Lin’s pattern drawings at the dinner table, and Mo Yi naturally smiled happily.
“Wife, you’re amazing!” Mo Yi raised his thumbs up, his eyes shining brightly as he looked at Bai Lin.
His partner was truly talented! Mo Yi’s heart swelled with pride. If he still had a tail, it would be wagging in the air.
This was the first time Bai Lin had heard the little fool call him “wife” outside, and he felt a bit embarrassed, but he didn’t object.
After dinner, the family still gathered together for a chat as usual. Seeing Bai Lin didn’t leave, Mo Yi stayed too, sitting there and watching his partner absentmindedly.
Mo Dali took out a notebook and frowned at the accounts written on it. He couldn’t afford to hire an accountant for the small family property he managed.
His father was quite good at it, but although Mo Dali had learned, he still found it difficult to calculate the accounts every time.
Seeing this, Bai Lin walked up and took the initiative to handle the accounts. In just over ten minutes, he straightened out the accounts that Mo Dali had been struggling with.
“Wow, being a scholar, you’re truly amazing! You’re so talented!”
Mo Dali happily raised his hand to pat Bai Lin, but Mo Yi immediately grabbed his wrist. Without saying a word, Mo Yi frowned and stared at Mo Dali’s big hand as if it were a heavy slap.
At this moment, Mo Dali also realized the situation. Seeing Bai Lin’s thin and frail shoulders, he awkwardly dropped his hand and rubbed his nose.
He thought to himself that he shouldn’t slap someone too hard, lest he shatter them.
Seeing Mo Dali retracting his hand, Mo Yi immediately turned his head to Bai Lin with a silly smile, clearly seeking acknowledgment.
Mo Yi had been following the advice of 006 and maintained the original owner’s habit of expressing few words and emotions. The Mo couple was extremely surprised to see Mo Yi’s demeanor towards Bai Lin.
Bai Lin noticed the expressions of the others and subtly smile, looking at Mo Dali and saying, “You’re too kind. Lately, I’ve been weak, but thanks to your care, I’m improving. If there’s anything like this again, feel free to let me handle it.”
“Alright, alright!” Mo Dali was very pleased to hear this.
Originally, this male spouse was tricked into marriage, so he was a bit worried. He was afraid that once this scholar regained his strength, he would cause trouble and make the household restless. But now, it seemed that he had worried too much.
Maybe, marrying someone like this was a good thing for their family.
Bai Lin noticed the change in attitude of the entire Mo family towards him and smirked.
Mo Yi was delighted to see his partner willingly integrating into his family and getting along well with everyone all evening.
But when they returned to their room, just after they finished washing up and sat down, the man took the initiative to hold Mo Yi’s chin and kiss him.
The man’s kiss wasn’t urgent, but Mo Yi’s heart was racing with excitement. After all, this was the first time his partner had taken the initiative to kiss him in this world. Even though there had been responses from his partner during their intimate moments before, this was completely different from being the one to initiate it.
With that, Bai Lin gently kissed Mo Yi before lifting his head.
Looking at the foolishly happy youth in front of him, Bai Lin didn’t know why he did this. He just knew that he couldn’t restrain himself.
He just wanted to kiss him and hold him, to feel his warmth and breath.
It seemed that only by doing this could his heart feel satisfied and at ease.
The thought of what Mo Chunhua said earlier, about finding a woman for this little fool to carry on the family line, made Bai Lin’s heart ache as if it had been pricked by needles.
This sudden feeling caught him off guard, prompting Bai Lin to instinctively knock on the door.
Even though he had already decided in his heart that during his time living in the Mo family, he would quietly blend in and keep a low profile, after hearing their conversation, Bai Lin still took the initiative to demonstrate some of his abilities.
He wanted them to know that even though he was a weak and sickly lad who couldn’t lift a finger, he was not worthless.
As he gently embraced Mo Yi, Bai Lin didn’t delve deeper into questioning himself why. He just knew that he had to prove himself in front of these people…
Who’s gonna tell him? Someone’s drinking vinegar😂
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Vinegar jar was knocked and he doesn’t even know it!