Chapter 207 - 205: Guarding Against Even Your Husband?

Chapter 207: Chapter 205: Guarding Against Even Your Husband?

"A shame you didn’t get to see me get dressed, isn’t it?" Lin Yanwan’s lips twitched.

Jiang Xia subconsciously nodded, then resolutely shook his head. His gaze lingered on the front of her shirt. No wonder she’d gotten dressed so quickly—she wasn’t wearing a bra.

’But somehow, this seems even more... alluring.’

"Babe, you seem to be missing a piece of clothing," he said shamelessly. "Is it because the clasp in the back is hard to do? I’m an expert at that. Come on, let me help you put it on."

Lin Yanwan completely ignored him. Of course he was an expert. He could sneakily unhook her bra in the time it took for a kiss. His skill level was even higher than hers.

She picked up the bear-themed pajamas from the bed and mentally prepared herself for a few seconds. Jiang Xia watched from the side, chuckling. ’She put that T-shirt on so fast, but won’t she have to take it off again now? We’re an old married couple, shouldn’t we be open with each other?’

But then, Lin Yanwan retracted her arms from the sleeves, pulled her bra up under her shirt, and in a few deft moves, put it on and began fastening the clasp in the back. Finally, she slid her arms back through the sleeves.

Once everything was adjusted, she straightened her bra straps, then looked at Jiang Xia with a teasing gaze. ’When you’re dealing with a pervert like him, you have to have a few tricks up your sleeve.’

Jiang Xia was dumbfounded. ’There’s a move like that? She’s even on guard against her own husband!’

"How did you do that?"

"Basic stuff. No need to be impressed." She huffed lightly. ’It’s just a fundamental skill every girl has.’

"Next time, remember to knock before you come in!"

Jiang Xia: "?"

In his mind, his wife’s room was his room. That being the case, why would he knock before entering his own room? It was like taking off your pants to fart—completely unnecessary.

"Then why didn’t you lock the door while you were changing?"

"You think everyone’s like you?!" At this, Lin Yanwan shot him a harsh glare.

’If another girl had been changing, wouldn’t he have seen everything by barging in so recklessly?’

"What’s wrong with looking at my own wife? I never hide when I’m changing. I let you look all you want. If you hadn’t told me I have a mole on my butt, I never would have known," Jiang Xia argued righteously. A habit formed over eight years wasn’t so easy to change.

"..."

Lin Yanwan was speechless. ’This guy really has some nerve. He’s full of excuses, but when you get right down to it, he’s just desperate to see my young body.’

She decided not to get bogged down in this argument and changed the subject.

"Is all your stuff packed?"

"Yep. Just one bag and one suitcase. We can buy whatever we’re missing once we get to the Imperial Capital."

Lin Yanwan nodded lightly. Once they arrived in the Imperial Capital, there would be a lot to take care of—finding a location for the company, renovating it, and setting up the studio. They could just buy their daily necessities then.

"We’re leaving after lunch today. Did you tell Old Wang?"

"I did. He’s waiting for my call."

"Okay."

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Around eleven o’clock, Xia Shanshan and Jiang Wende arrived. Looking at the house, which was half again as large as her own, Xia Shanshan was filled with emotion. ’As expected of business owners. And most importantly, big bosses like them don’t look down on my son at all. You can tell at a glance how much the mother-in-law likes her son-in-law.’

On that point alone, Jiang Xia had really made her proud.

"Teacher Xia, please watch some TV. We’ll be ready to eat in a little while," Ji Wanqiu said as she welcomed them and turned on the television. Lin Gaoyuan lowered the air conditioner’s temperature a bit more, then poured water for their two guests.

"Thank you, thank you. You’re too kind, Old Lin. I can get it myself," Jiang Wende said.

"Xiao Man, school starts in a few days. How are your preparations coming along? Do you still remember what you learned last semester?" Xia Shanshan asked, pulling Xiao Man onto her lap.

"Of course I do!"

Xiao Man lifted her chin confidently and said, "Teacher Xia, even though you didn’t give me any summer homework, I studied on my own every day! My sister and brother-in-law often teach me how to read, write, and draw, too."

"Really? Xiao Man, you’re the best!"

Nearby, Ji Wanqiu smiled faintly. ’Two top students from Tsinghua teaching a first-grader? Of course that would be a piece of cake.’

About half an hour later, a sumptuous lunch was served.

Ji Wanqiu had clearly gone all out for today’s lunch. Braised pig’s trotters, stewed beef, white-cut chicken, steamed fish, and a large spread of home-style dishes filled the dining table to the brim.

"We should have had this meal long ago, but we’ve been too busy lately. Since the kids are about to leave for the Imperial Capital, we wanted to take this chance for all of us to eat together," Lin Gaoyuan said.

"Teacher Xia, thank you so much for taking care of Yanwan and Xiao Man recently. We’re truly grateful," Ji Wanqiu added, raising her glass in a sincere tone.

"There’s no need for that. We’re all one family now," Xia Shanshan said with a cheerful laugh. ’One is my daughter-in-law, and the other is my favorite student. I’m just happy to have them around; how could it possibly be a bother?’

"Speaking of which, our family is the one that should be thanking Xiao Xia," Ji Wanqiu said with a smile. "Not only does he often help take care of Xiao Man, but those design drafts he had Yanwan give me were a huge help to our family."

"It’s true. The factory’s sales are doing so well right now, and you’ve played a huge part in that, my boy." Lin Gaoyuan clapped Jiang Xia on the shoulder and laughed. It was fair to say that every product he designed had become a bestseller, beloved by many children.

Xia Shanshan blinked. ’There was something like that, too? My son is really something else. No wonder his mother-in-law looks at him with such fondness. There’s a reason for it all.’

Jiang Xia gave a "bashful" smile. "I’m just happy I could help the family."

"Wanqiu and I were just discussing it. She said you’re more than capable of handling the product design position at the factory. How about it, want to give it a try? You could just draw a few designs for me each month, and I’ll pay you a salary," Lin Gaoyuan said.

"Dad, I can do the drawings, but you can forget about the salary," Jiang Xia said, shaking his head. "My goal is to make animation. I want to strive for a day when people all over the world can see my work."

"Not bad. Ambitious."

Lin Gaoyuan gave him a thumbs-up and said emotionally, "I heard *Cat and Mouse* was made by some unknown little studio. Look how successful they are now. For every toy I sell, I have to give them half the profit in royalties."

Listening from the side, Lin Yanwan struggled to keep from laughing.

’Oh, Dad, you have no idea, do you? The profit you share from every toy ends up right in your son-in-law’s pocket.’

"You have the talent, and it’s in your field of study. Keep up the good work. Maybe one day I’ll get to turn your animation into merchandise," Lin Gaoyuan said with a smile.

"I’ll work hard toward that goal," Jiang Xia said, nodding very seriously.

In that moment, he looked as if *Cat and Mouse* had absolutely nothing to do with him.