Quick transmigration, she doesn't love anyone!

When Du Xiang woke up the next day, Shi An had already gone out again, but he returned earlier than the day before, before Shi's parents had gotten up.

Du Xiang, however, was somewhat surprised when she saw Shi Kang following behind him at the door.

She whispered to Shi An, "Did he get up so early today?"

Shi Kang glared at Du Xiang, then turned and went back into the house.

Shi An didn't explain, but lowered his voice and asked, "It's still early, why don't you sleep a little longer?"

Living together as a family in one courtyard has too many inconveniences, Shi An said, as he went into the house with Du Xiang.

Du Xiang reached out to wipe his sweat, "You're here too early, I'm a little uneasy sleeping."

I did feel a little embarrassed to get up later than them; it made me feel quite awkward.

Shi An noticed her discomfort and softened his voice to explain:

"I'm used to getting up early for training in the army, so you can sleep in a little longer."

Although they are a married family, Du Xiang is only close to Shi An in this house, and she feels a little uncomfortable being alone.

Du Xiang understood his good intentions and did not refuse. It was indeed still early, but she would have trouble falling asleep if she lay down again.

"When will you come back next time?"

Shi An was sitting to the side doing his own thing when he heard this and looked at her.

He's going back the day after tomorrow, and he's a little worried about Du Xiang going alone.

The idea that had just begun to form in my mind was still undecided, and I didn't know if she would be willing to accept it. After all, familiar people were here, and home was here.

After a moment's hesitation, he said, "At my current level, if my application is approved and I can get into the queue, I can bring one family member."

Du Xiang looked at him with some surprise upon hearing this, wanting to ask but hesitating and not asking.

Shi An's eyes darkened when he saw the troubled look on her face.

I reached out and covered her with the blanket, changing the subject.

"I might not be back until the end of the year; this leave was a bit too long."

Noticing that he was about to get up, Du Xiang grabbed his wrist and looked at him expectantly.

She chose to test the waters by acting cute.

"Then can you take me with you?"

Shi An was surprised; she had seemed unwilling just now, so why did she suddenly change her mind?

Being stared at by her eyes, coupled with her tone, made him feel somewhat uncomfortable, so he turned his head and coughed lightly to cover it up.

Du Xiang thought he was refusing her in words, so she let go of his hand and didn't ask any more questions.

He awkwardly offered words of comfort.

"It's alright, it's alright. I still have a large family to take care of. If I leave, there will be no one to take care of them."

She was clearly about to cry, but she tried to make amends.

Shi An suddenly realized what she was worried about and spoke up to comfort her.

"You don't need to worry about things at home. If you're willing, I'll go back and submit the application, but I don't know when it will be approved."

Du Xiang was delighted to hear this, but also embarrassed.

"Wouldn't this put you in a difficult position?"

The Shi family brought her in as their daughter-in-law to take care of the whole family, and the old couple would definitely not agree to her leaving.

Shi An pinched her cheek. "It's settled then. Don't overthink it."

Once I made up my mind, my thoughts suddenly became clear.

Having made up his mind, Shi An brought up other matters.

"Let's go to town tomorrow and see if there's anything you need to buy."

It was their wedding day, and Du Xiang had nothing. Shi An felt stifled just thinking about it.

He's given all his money to his family over the years, and this is how it all turned out.

I didn't think much of it before, but now that I see Du Xiang suffering this injustice with me, I can't swallow this anger.

Du Xiang refused, saying, "I don't need anything."

Shi An patted her head. "I think it's lacking, so it's settled."

Having said that, Du Xiang had no choice but to agree.

She gently tugged at Shi An, making him bend down.

Shi An thought she had something to whisper, and although he was curious, he cooperated by turning his face closer.

Du Xiang quickly kissed him, then buried her head in the blanket.

Shi An was momentarily stunned by the gentle touch, and his ears gradually turned red.

After a moment of reaction, he reached out and pulled Du Xiang's head out from under the covers.

Looking at the shy person, his Adam's apple bobbed slightly involuntarily. He paused for a moment and then slowly moved closer to her.

There were sounds of doors opening and closing outside, clearly indicating that the family members had gotten up.

Du Xiang jumped up with a start, accidentally bumping into Shi An's forehead in her haste. She gently touched it to soothe him, then quickly got out of bed and went outside.

She was afraid that if she didn't get up as early as her mother-in-law, she would be criticized.

Shi An was left feeling somewhat depressed, so he got up and followed her out.

As usual, Du Xiang was going to make breakfast, but Shi An brought Shi Kang out instead.

Whatever he did next, Shi Kang would replicate it exactly.

Du Xiang watched from the side, hurriedly handing over a spoon, then checking if the chopsticks were arranged neatly, putting them together—it was quite a visually busy process anyway.

Shi Kang could hardly believe that his older brother, who was usually not very talkative, was actually this kind of person.

He used to be indifferent to everything, and when he was criticized, he would just ignore it and pretend he didn't hear it.

He only comes back once or twice a year, and when he does, his parents scold him for being useless.

Perhaps it's because they haven't known each other long enough, and he didn't want to cause any trouble. Who knows? Shi Kang used to think his older brother was a fool and a sucker.

These past two days have been absolutely surreal.

Shi An was teaching Shi Kang how to cheat. He needed to master all the housework so he could then coordinate with Du Xiang when the time was right.

This means he has to completely change from his previous lazy, gluttonous, and cunning ways. Not only will he have to slack off and get scolded by his parents, but he will also have to secretly do all the work for Du Xiang.

How could Shi Kang have come from there?

"Brother, I have to go to the fields."

He spoke respectfully, after all, he had already suffered quite a few beatings.

Shi An sneered, "You think you can do any work?"

He only shows up briefly, then sneaks out to fool around, or goes home to sleep all day, treated like a good-for-nothing. As the eldest brother, he also bears some responsibility.

Shi Kang argued that he would rather be beaten to death than die such a humiliating death.

Shi An ignored him and told him to continue working.

“From now on, I will send you a separate portion of the money I send home each month.”

"Oh."

Shi Kang calmed down.

He had no money; the family's finances were entirely controlled by the elderly couple.

They must have saved up quite a bit over the years. The only expense they spent on the eldest son was marrying Du Xiang, which wasn't much money, and besides, every penny was earned by the eldest son.

As for Shi Kang, he won't get anything either.

Poverty makes people submit.

Shi Kang was quite surprised that Shi An dared to deceive his superiors. He glanced at Du Xiang beside him and wondered what kind of person she had married. If his mother knew, she would probably regret it to the core.

But it has nothing to do with him.

The next second, Shi An's large hand slapped him on the back of the head.

"Do what you're supposed to do."

Shi An had beaten Shi Kang quite a bit, so he probably wouldn't dare to show any disrespect to Du Xiang now.

Du Xiang spoke up at the right moment to dissuade him, "Go...go easy on him."

Shi An nodded; he knew he needed to be even more ruthless in private.

But she still spoke up.

“You are the eldest sister-in-law, don’t spoil him. In the future, you should discipline him when necessary. If he makes you angry, write it down and write it to me.”

He didn't say more than that. Du Xiang wasn't the type to tattle. He was saying this to Shi Kang, as a threat.

Du Xiang nodded in agreement, but Shi An saw the refusal in her eyes and sighed helplessly.

Shi Kang was busy all day, and he also got beaten all day.

Du Xiang was a true two-faced person, spending the whole day secretly provoking Shi Kang, trying to make him completely subdued.