Chapter 89: Chapter 89 We Are Not Sisters

After lunch.

As the eldest among the younger generation, Xiao Fei,

was predictably pulled in by all the elders, who hoped he would join them for a game of mahjong.

However, being a native of Chuanyu, despite growing up surrounded by the culture of mahjong entrenched in every teahouse and parlor across the streets and alleys,

Xiao Fei’s mahjong skills were only limited to the level of "knowing the rules."

Asking him to calculate tiles, analyze which tiles others have played at the table, and predict future moves—

even though Xiao Fei had taken the Cleansing Marrow Pill, his physical and mental capabilities had reached the peak of human potential,

Xiao Fei believed that, with his current intellect, he could certainly manage.

But he just found it too troublesome.

Plus, he genuinely couldn’t muster any interest in mahjong.

Unfortunately, the elders were too enthusiastic, especially the Eighth Aunt’s family who had come all the way from Guang’an—they simply wouldn’t let Xiao Fei go.

In the end, Xiao Fei had no choice but to be dragged to the mahjong table.

Thankfully, everyone was just playing for the festive atmosphere without any serious stakes.

The bets were quite small, so the wins and losses wouldn’t exceed a few dozen yuan over the entire day.

Xiao Jun stayed nearby to watch over the kids, along with a few other relatives of the same generation assisting him.

On the other side, Tang Yuxin felt like she was facing a major crisis.

"Sis-in-law! Let’s go out and have some fun!"

"Come on, come on! Sis-in-law! Let’s go shopping!"

"Big sister, let’s go!"

She was being invited by a few of Xiao Fei’s younger cousins along with Wang Fang and other elders.

Though Tang Yuxin secretly longed to stay by her husband’s side—even if they did absolutely nothing, just sitting next to him would fill her with contentment—

she eventually had no choice but to be pulled away.

A lively group of six or seven people, chatting and laughing, headed toward the shopping district.

Because it was New Year’s, the streets were bustling with pedestrians.

Shops lining the streets were adorned with red decorations symbolizing festivity and good fortune, and many stores were playing songs like "Happy New Year."

Wang Fang and Tang Yuxin walked arm in arm along the street.

"Wang Fang, you and your daughter-in-law look more like sisters... No one would believe if you told them you’re mother-in-law and daughter-in-law."

Someone couldn’t help but remark enviously.

Wang Fang beamed happily, though she had heard similar compliments many times before.

Tang Yuxin, who was holding Wang Fang’s arm, tilted her head to look at her mother-in-law. It was true—she really did look too young.

At twenty-six or twenty-seven herself, Tang Yuxin thought that Wang Fang, though over forty, appeared barely in her early thirties. Saying they were sisters wasn’t far-fetched at all.

Thinking about this, Tang Yuxin suddenly said, "I really wish I could stay as young as you, Mom."

"Eh?"

Wang Fang blinked, then chuckled, "Yuxin, you definitely can!"

Before long, the group arrived at a multifunctional shopping plaza.

As they stepped through the doors, the warm central heating touched Tang Yuxin’s snow-white skin, causing a charming blush to appear on her cheeks.

Starting from the first floor, they wandered casually through the plaza, entering stores whenever they saw anything interesting.

Tang Yuxin’s beauty was truly stunning. Combined with her cool temperament and her thoughtfully coordinated outfit, she attracted attention wherever she went.

"How’s this outfit?"

Tang Yuxin held up a piece of clothing against Wang Fang and asked.

Before Wang Fang could reply, a store clerk nearby immediately chimed in, "Miss, you really have an eye for picking clothes for your sister!"

"Sister...?"

The group’s expressions turned peculiar.

Just moments ago, they’d said Wang Fang and Tang Yuxin resembled sisters—and now the clerk outright mistook them as siblings.

Wang Fang shook her head and said, "This is my daughter-in-law. We’re not sisters."

"Ha... Huh?!"

The clerk stared blankly, alternately looking at Tang Yuxin and Wang Fang.

Finally, she quickly apologized and added with a sigh, "Ma’am, you look so young!"

"Thank you."

Wang Fang cheerfully accepted the coat from Tang Yuxin and walked into the fitting room.

Not long after, she emerged in the new outfit.

Wang Fang was already strikingly beautiful, and her youthful look was complemented by a mature charm that women in their twenties and thirties usually lacked. All these factors combined made her appear incredibly radiant.

At the same time, the Third Aunt emerged from another fitting room and glanced at Wang Fang, then at herself, letting out a silent sigh.

There was simply no comparison.

This family was just too dazzling.

"Mom, do you like it?"

"I do like it."

"Then let’s wrap it up."

Tang Yuxin said with a smile.

"Should I try some others?"

"Hmm, no need. You’ve already bought me quite a few clothes before this."

Even though she knew that Xiao Fei and Tang Yuxin had no shortage of money now, Wang Fang instinctively couldn’t help but be frugal.

Listening to their conversation, the other aunts and great-aunts glanced at their own daughters.

Forget it, there’s no comparison.

After picking out a few clothing items for Wang Fang, Tang Yuxin turned her attention to the other aunts, great-aunts, and cousins.

"Third Aunt, Fifth Aunt, Sixth Aunt, it’s our first meeting—I didn’t prepare any gifts beforehand. Is there anything here that you like?"

Hearing Tang Yuxin’s offer, they immediately waved their hands repeatedly.

Tang Yuxin also knew that just saying this wouldn’t make them accept, so she picked out a few items for them herself and paid for them without giving them a chance to refuse.

Faces bursting with smiles, the group kept pulling Wang Fang aside to lavish her with praise for her daughter-in-law.

After leaving that store, Tang Yuxin looked at the younger cousins around her.

"What New Year gifts would you like?"

As soon as these words left her mouth, the little girls’ eyes lit up like stars.

"Yuxin, don’t waste money on these kids!"

"Exactly! Yuxin, earning money with Xiao Fei isn’t easy!"

"You girls better not ask your sister-in-law for gifts, got it?"

Scolded by the elders, the little girls all wilted like flowers.

Tang Yuxin didn’t press the matter further.

When the elders headed off to browse other stores, Tang Yuxin quietly gathered the children together and pulled out a stack of red envelopes she’d prepared in advance.

"Here, these are from Xiao Fei and me. Make sure to keep them safe!"

"Wow! Thank you, Sis-in-law!"

"Thank you, Sis-in-law!"

The little girls burst into joyful grins as soon as they saw the red envelopes.

But when they opened the envelopes and found a thick wad of hundred-yuan notes inside, they were stunned.

Since childhood, the red envelopes they received during New Year’s at most contained one or two thousand yuan.

But now, each of them probably received at least five thousand. Right?

This amount was undoubtedly a hefty fortune for middle and high schoolers like them.

In an instant, the image of Tang Yuxin in their eyes grew even grander, and even the trace of awe they felt from her cool demeanor diminished slightly.

When the elders came out of the store,

they noticed the girls clustered around Tang Yuxin.

With shouts of "Sis-in-law this" and "Sis-in-law that," they were practically glued to her, beaming with joy.

The elders couldn’t help but feel puzzled.

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