Chapter 48

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone sprang into action. Some quickly cleared the plates, others busied themselves washing the bowls and chopsticks, while still others meticulously wiped down the tabletops. It was a scene far removed from the norm in most ordinary households. In truth, Su Yu had always been considerate of his wife, Deng Xian, and even back in their village days, he had often silently helped with the chores. Since the family had moved into the city, they were no longer plagued by petty, idle gossip. Consequently, every child in the household was expected to take on whatever chores they could manage. Su Shi'an was actually quite satisfied with this arrangement. Although she wasn't particularly fond of menial labor, she felt she could easily handle simple tasks like sweeping the floor or wiping the table. Inside the study, all was peaceful and quiet. Deng Xian sat to one side with Su Shining, both of them focused intently on their needlework with fabric and thread. The batch of material they had bought earlier was enough to make new clothes for everyone in the family, and today, Deng Xian had begun tailoring a new outfit for Su Yu.