Chapter 874: Chapter 876: That Was Close, That Was Close
Although he didn’t help his wife with the cooking, Yang Ming wasn’t idle. Taking care of a baby is no easy task. He fed the baby, changed diapers, and washed the diapers, finally managing to get the baby to sleep. Being a dad isn’t easy at all.
Just as Yang Ming was about to check on the kitchen, Little Shitou came over. "Uncle, Auntie asked me to call you for dinner."
"Let’s go, we’re heading over to eat now." Yang Ming grabbed Little Shitou’s hand and walked toward the kitchen.
As soon as they reached the kitchen, Xiaoxiao asked, "Honey, is our son asleep?"
"Yes, he’s asleep."
"Perfect, let’s eat." Xiaoxiao said with a smile. Their timing was impeccable; just as the food was ready, their son went to sleep, allowing them to enjoy a meal together.
Yang Ming helped his wife set the table, and Little Shitou assisted Shitou’s mom into the kitchen. Just as everyone was happily about to sit down for dinner...
A bothersome voice chimed in. Even before seeing the person, they heard an unfamiliar man shouting from the yard, "Honey, is it dinnertime? Why didn’t you call me? I’m starving here."
As he spoke, the man had already walked into the kitchen, unceremoniously taking a seat at the table. Smelling the dishes, he remarked, "Wow, honey, your cooking skills are impressive; it smells delicious."
"..." Xiaoxiao was speechless. This person not only had thick skin but also acted like he belonged, disregarding any sense of being an outsider.
After making his comment, the man picked up the bowl and chopsticks on the table and was about to start eating. Xiaoxiao quickly snatched the bowl of food in front of him and handed it to Yang Ming, "Honey, this bowl is for you."
Yang Ming accepted the bowl, smiling, "Alright, my wife really cares for me."
Seeing no bowl left for him, the man pouted, "Honey, you can’t be so heartless. I haven’t eaten all day."
Xiaoxiao coldly replied, "Not my problem."
With such a response, the man could only pick up the chopsticks and try to grab some food. However, before he could get any, Yang Ming swiftly snatched the dish away, stating, "Phew, that was close. Almost got touched by a fly there. If a fly touches the food, none of us can eat."
Xiaoxiao almost burst out laughing but managed to suppress it. Yang Ming was quick on his feet, knowing just how to mock and deal with the man, which was indeed more satisfying than using fists.
The man once again tried to reach with his chopsticks for other dishes but was similarly intercepted by Yang Ming. Yang Ming put on a show, "Honey, how come these flies are so annoying?"
He glanced at the man, conveying with his eyes that anyone could pretend to be foolish, not just him.
Triggered by Yang Ming’s challenging gaze, the man couldn’t hold back and reached again for other dishes, only to be stopped repeatedly by Yang Ming. The two went back and forth several times.
Shitou’s mom, unable to see, had no idea what was going on and, hearing the commotion, genuinely thought they were swatting flies. She apologized sincerely, "Brother, sorry about that. The house isn’t very clean, so it attracted flies."
At this moment, Little Shitou honestly spoke up, "Mom, there are no flies; they’re fighting over the food."
With that statement, the scene turned awkward for a moment. Yang Ming also felt that he might have overstepped in front of the hosts, so he placed the dish back and said apologetically, "Sister-in-law, there are no flies, let’s eat."