CHAPTER 1588: CHAPTER 1589: WHY DON’T I GET ANY?

Once the five of them sat down together, the small dining table felt a bit crowded, but Du Yanan didn’t mind and happily started eating.

"Oh my, Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, it’s been years since I last had these." You reached out to grab the large, meaty crab not far in front of you, but your hand was smacked away by your mom’s chopsticks just halfway.

Your mom glared at you with her apricot eyes: "Can’t you see we have guests? You’re being rude!"

Saying that, your mom opened the crab shells of the five hairy crabs, giving each person one, except for you, and Du Yanan got two.

"Mom, why don’t I have one?" You were dumbfounded. The tender and tempting crab roe is your favorite.

"You’re grown up, get it yourself." Your mom pointed to the five crabs with their shells removed.

You were speechless and pointed at Du Yanan, "Why does she have two crab shells?"

Actually, the whole crab shell thing was a minor issue, but you couldn’t stand Du Yanan’s smug expression.

"She’s a guest. If you really want some, I’ll buy you a few more tomorrow."

Hearing this, Du Yanan, who was already feeling pleased with herself, smiled even more brightly, feeling like she finally had a win.

"Little Yun, eat mine." Li Qiyi offered her crab shell to you. You shook your head, grabbed a shell-less crab, and took a fierce bite.

Du Yanan enjoyed the meal immensely, chatting animatedly with your mom, almost as if she were her real daughter. Of course, this couldn’t be helped, as your mom had always been fond of Du Yanan since she was a child. Back then, if you hadn’t already been engaged to someone else, your mom would probably have matched Du Yanan with you already, given her personality.

Du Ping’an was a soldier recruited during your grandpa’s first term and had followed him the longest. The two families were closest because of work, and lived in the same military compound back then. Your mom and Du Yanan’s father, Du Zewen, were as close as siblings, so after Du Yanan was born, your mom always considered herself her aunt, indicating her deep affection for Du Yanan.

Even now that the kids have grown up, your mom treats Du Yanan as if she were her own daughter, which feels quite nice.

"Nan Nan, since you’re already working in Yuhang, make sure to visit Auntie often in the future."

"Yes, Auntie, I’ll definitely come whenever I’m free."

Feeling distinctly unsatisfied, you half-covered your head, sighing, "Please don’t come, brother can’t take it anymore."

Seeing your weak and tired expression, Li Qiyi couldn’t help but smirk slightly, and with a smile as delicate as a flower said, "It’s getting late, we should head back. I have to accompany CEO Cen to a very important meeting tomorrow."

Your mom nodded and then glanced at you.

Slumped over the table, appearing all weak and pretending to be injured and ruined, you were shocked into a shiver as soon as your mom glanced over, quickly standing up and heading towards the bathroom, "Ah, I just remembered, I haven’t showered today."

"Wait a moment." Your mom called out to you, "Your two sisters are heading back to their place; it’s already dark, and it’s too dangerous for two girls to walk. You should escort them."

You paused for a moment, suddenly thinking of the military car downstairs, and quickly said, "Mom, someone has a car."

"Even if there is a car, you should still escort them. Who knows if there’ll be anyone trying to rob them?" Your mom looked at the two girls as beautiful as flowers, "These two daughters of mine, they’re among the top in all of Yuhang City, many people have their eyes on them!"

"That’s a military car, even if the tire leaks, it can still self-inflate and drive 50 kilometers! J-10, it could even ram tanks!"

Men generally dream of having a vehicle of their own. Except for a few sissies, most men love vehicles that are powerful, dominating, and eye-catching.

Compared to the off-road vehicles sold on the market, the likes of Hummers and Land Rovers are like comparing Jia Baoyu to Qiao Feng.

You cannot buy a car due to personal reasons, but you have studied most of the known military vehicles in the world because you are also an enthusiast in this area.

Moreover, you are certain that Du Yanan’s J-10 has definitely been modified. While it might not be visible on the surface, its core is definitely impressive.

"So are you escorting them or not?"

"They drive with four wheels, I ride with two wheels, powered by human energy, how can I keep up?"

Your mom raised her eyebrows, "Who told you to ride a bike? You’re going with Yanan in her car."

"How will I get back?"

"Walk back."

Your mom spoke as if it were a matter of course.

"I..." You looked at the smug Du Yanan beside you and suddenly asked your mom, "Mom, was I the bonus gift when you recharged your phone?"

You were practically kicked out of the house by your mom, following behind Du Yanan and Li Qiyi with resignation, shaking your head and sighing—though that was just for show.

Your mom stood at the railing of the corridor, nodding with a smile only after watching the three get into a large white SUV.

Your dad came out from the room and draped a coat over your mom, "I really don’t know how you manage as a mom. If the son doesn’t want to go, why force him?"

Your mom let out a gentle sigh, "Our son is just too outstanding."

"Listen to yourself, a son being outstanding should make a mother proud."

"Proud?" Your mom pursed her lips, "I’m too busy worrying."

Your dad could never quite keep up with your mom, and couldn’t help but ask, "What’s there to worry about?"

"You really haven’t figured it out yet?"

Your dad was taken aback.

"Our daughter, just as I suspected, has gotten wrapped up in emotions."

Your dad was startled, hastily saying, "No way, they’re siblings, does Qiyi know about her background?"

Shaking her head, looking at Li Qiyi sitting in the passenger seat and waving at her, your mom sighed, "She definitely doesn’t know her background, if she did, she wouldn’t be in such pain now. Look at her, ever since Mu Yun came back, she’s been more soul-less, the sadness in her eyes is enough to knit a sweater!"

Hearing this, as a father, your dad could only let out a long sigh; "But, they are siblings after all. And now Mu Yun has a girlfriend, Zisu is a good girl, quite a match for Mu Yun."

"And then there’s Mu Yun, I really don’t know what’s going on in that rascal’s mind. He’s been flirting everywhere, first, there was Zisu, now he’s entangled with Chen Susu, plus there’s someone at home always worrying about him. He’s only eighteen, what’s he going to do in the future?" your mom sighed deeply, "Ah! I’m finding myself really getting old, can’t manage anymore!"