After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows-Chapter 152: The Sister Who Can Cook and the Brother-in-law Who Helps Out

Chapter 152: Chapter 152: The Sister Who Can Cook and the Brother-in-law Who Helps Out

The car drove into the community, and Jiang Lingxi calmed down as well.

Although she currently didn’t have any money, it didn’t mean she couldn’t earn it in the future.

One day, she would be able to afford her own car.

This time, Shen Yunqing didn’t help carry things because he had brought a lot himself.

The two of them, carrying big and small bags, walked to the door. Jiang Lingxi took out the spare key to open the door and saw Jiang Wenhu halfway out of the kitchen, "Xixi, Yunqing, you’re here! Go sit on the living room sofa. There’s freshly cut fruit on the coffee table."

Jiang Lingxi put down the things but didn’t sit down, first heading to the kitchen. She sniffed and asked, "Did you burn your food?"

Jiang Wenhu sniffed as well, "Oh dear, yes, I did! My fish head tofu stew!" She said, rushing to the pot on the gas stove.

Jiang Lingxi took the opportunity to glance at the messy kitchen, "Where are Dad and Xiaoxu? Why aren’t they helping you?"

"We’re out of soy sauce at home. Your dad just went out to buy some. Xiaoxu’s still doing his homework in his room — remember he recently signed up for those tutoring classes. Don’t worry, I can manage."

Jiang Lingxi couldn’t help but twitch the corner of her mouth, turned to look at Shen Yunqing who had followed her, and gestured toward another apron hanging on the hook by the door, while rolling up her own sleeves.

Shen Yunqing was genuinely stunned for a moment before understanding her implication, taking down the apron and stepping forward.

Jiang Lingxi cooperatively extended her arms, letting him help her put it on, then picked up the spatula lying nearby.

"What other dishes need finishing?"

Jiang Wenhu had just saved her fish head tofu stew, and when she turned back, she was taken aback by her daughter already in the apron and her son-in-law standing beside her. "You two don’t need to bother, go sit in the living room and eat fruit while watching TV."

"If I let you do it alone, who knows when we’ll be able to eat," Jiang Lingxi dodged Jiang Wenhu’s hand that was trying to shoo her from the kitchen, "Don’t worry, I occasionally cook for myself."

Jiang Wenhu: "..." Speechless.

So when Jiang Runcheng returned home with a bottle of soy sauce, he saw his daughter expertly wielding a spatula in front of the gas stove, and his son-in-law sitting on a small stool beside the sink peeling vegetables, and couldn’t help but rub his eyes.

Did he accidentally get drunk having a couple of drinks at the grocery store?

After handing over the soy sauce, there was another pair of hands to help in the kitchen.

Jiang Lingxu felt thirsty and came out for water, just opening the door he was greeted with the rich aroma from outside.

Since when did his mom’s cooking get this good?

As he followed the scent to the kitchen, he saw his sister in charge of the stove and his brother-in-law assisting on the side, and stood there dazed.

Did he hallucinate from doing practice problems?

Jiang Lingxi turned and saw Jiang Lingxu standing dumbfounded at the kitchen door and casually handed him a freshly cooked plate of sweet and sour fish, "Put it on the dining table."

Jiang Lingxu snapped back to reality, quickly stepped forward to take it, deeply inhaled the sweet and sour sauce aroma, and adeptly placed it on the dining table outside.

With many hands, great strength. In no time, a full fish feast was ready.

Jiang Lingxi reached behind to untie the apron, but before touching the knot, she felt a slightly cool hand instead.

Both paused at the same time.

She discreetly withdrew her hand, feeling the knot loosen behind her, and conveniently removed the apron to hang it up, turning around to meet Jiang Wenhu’s knowingly smiling eyes.

Alright, this ’lovely daily routine’ was indeed very well-received by the onlooker’s feedback.

After dinner, Jiang Wenhu resolutely refused to let Jiang Lingxi and Shen Yunqing help in the kitchen, "Washing dishes can be done by me and old Jiang, you two rarely come by, rest well."

Even Jiang Lingxu, who wanted to help, was chased out as well.

Seeing the couple happily doing dishes in the kitchen, Jiang Lingxi turned her attention to Jiang Lingxu.

"Mom said you joined a tutoring class. How’s it going?"

Jiang Lingxu nearly pulled a painful expression, but kept his face steady and nodded, "It’s a bit challenging, but I will work hard to overcome."

Jiang Lingxi thought of her own review progress which wasn’t making any headway and felt a bit melancholic, glancing at the couple still doing dishes, then asked, "Does your tutoring class teach sparring?"

Jiang Lingxu was taken aback, "No, it doesn’t."

"Then how did you get that injury on your arm?"

Jiang Lingxu was about to use the usual excuse that worked on their parents, but seeing his sister’s perceptive eyes, the words just wouldn’t come, and he quietly said, "From a fight."

Jiang Lingxi remained calm in her tone, "Why did you fight?"

"Sis, you know why I ended up in the Juvenile Detention Center. I didn’t expect someone from that art tutoring class to be the son of that person. He recognized me on the first day and threatened to avenge his father, and blocked me after class. And, moreover, now everyone at the training center knows about my detention, so no one helps me."

By the end of it, Jiang Lingxi could tell the kid was nearly on the verge of sobbing.

"Why didn’t you tell the family and change to a different tutoring class?"

"I’ve been reckless and impulsive before, worried Mom and Dad a lot. I don’t want them to worry about me anymore."

Jiang Lingxi couldn’t help but rub the little head hanging low to his chest.

Shen Yunqing had remained quietly listening beside them, not interrupting the siblings’ conversation. Only then did he suggest, "How about I find a private tutor for Xiaoxu?"

Jiang Lingxi pondered for a moment, "It’s true that tutoring center can’t continue there, in such an atmosphere, you can’t really learn anything, it’s just a waste of time. If you want to keep this from Mom and Dad, I can help you, but I’ve noticed you need to learn something more important than just studying right now."

Jiang Lingxu nodded instinctively but then looked puzzled, "Learn what?"

Jiang Lingxi didn’t look at him but turned to Shen Yunqing instead.

The moment their eyes met, their thoughts immediately synchronized.

Shen Yunqing spoke gently, "What your sister means is, don’t let others push you around blindly, even if they’re family or friends. You should think about what you truly want."

"I," Jiang Lingxu opened his mouth, gathering his courage, and under the encouraging gaze of his sister and brother-in-law, finally clenched his fist and expressed his hidden desire, "There’s a music tutoring class downstairs. I actually secretly attended a few sessions — I want to learn music, can I?"

Jiang Lingxi: "..."

Kid, isn’t that scope a bit too broad?

Shen Yunqing cleared his throat, "Singing, instruments, or composing?"

"Composing. Can I try?"

Seeing the young man’s eyes shine with excitement, Jiang Lingxi rubbed her forehead, "I’ll ask around at the company if there are any departments that recruit students like you."

If she recalled correctly, the company did cultivate songwriters and composers, but she wasn’t sure if they would accept someone with no experience, just a passion for it.

The three had made plans, and Jiang Wenhu finished up in the kitchen and came out as well.

Looking at the time, she smiled and said, "It’s a bit late now. Why don’t you two stay the night and head back in the morning? The rooms are all ready, so you can sleep comfortably."

Jiang Lingxi took a deep breath.

Now she regrets not slipping away earlier.

"I..."

"Thanks for the offer, Auntie, but I have some urgent work to finish when I get back."

Jiang Wenhu immediately looked disappointed, "Ah, well then, drive safely on your way back and give us a call once you get home."

As they were sent all the way to the elevator, and only after getting in the car did Jiang Lingxi look at Shen Yunqing, who had just effortlessly lied for her, "Thanks."

Shen Yunqing took a couple of tries before he successfully inserted the key into the ignition, maintaining a calm exterior, "You’re welcome."