Two Extremes Reverse, Mother-in-Law's Approval (Seeking Follow-up and Updates)

Ye Qinru's fingers pressed gently, and the little purple mushroom in her hand spat out a long string of pale purple bubbles.

Fang Xuan's brain simply short-circuited at the sight.

"Auntie, stop squeezing it, this..."

"Call me Mom. What, are you thinking of welching on the deal? Do you believe I'll castrate you right now?"

Ye Qinru was very dissatisfied with how Fang Xuan addressed her, her expression turning gloomy in an instant.

"Mom."

"That's more like it."

The speed at which Ye Qinru's expression shifted the moment Fang Xuan changed his address left him struggling to keep up.

"Look at how worked up you were just now. Though, this little thing is actually quite fun."

"I've been researching botanical medicinal herbs for so many years, yet I've never seen anything so novel."

"Tell me, what is this thing called?"

Squeezing the little purple mushroom in her hand, Ye Qinru looked like a child who had discovered a fascinating toy, her face full of curiosity.

"Mom, go easy on it. Don't squeeze it until it pops; there will be trouble."

Watching Ye Qinru continue to squeeze it, Fang Xuan's heart rate soared straight to one hundred and eighty.

"This thing is called a Little Spray Mushroom. It can spray corrosive foam. If it's pressed with too much force, it will explode directly. It might not hurt you, but it will..."

"Will what? Speak up."

She was left hanging at the crucial moment; it seemed this son-in-law of hers still needed some discipline.

"Mom, what are you doing?"

Just then, Ye Lingling heard the commotion and rushed over. Seeing her mother bullying Fang Xuan, she immediately charged forward to intervene.

"What's the matter? Can't I, as your mother-in-law, say a few words to my son-in-law?"

"You haven't even married him yet, and you're already taking his side. It looks like you're tired of your old mother; truly, a daughter grown is like water spilled."

Hearing this, Fang Xuan's mouth twitched violently. Where had he heard that line before? It sounded so familiar.

"Mom! If you keep doing this, I'm really going to get angry."

"Fine, fine, fine. I'm wrong, I'll stop talking, okay?"

Seeing her mother finally settle down, Ye Lingling turned her attention to Fang Xuan.

Ye Lingling looked Fang Xuan up and down, a sudden, inexplicable sting piercing her eyes, and her eye sockets turned red in an instant.

She wanted to rush over and hug him, but fearing his frail physical state, she could only stand there, at a loss for what to do.

Seeing her daughter acting so bashful, Ye Qinru shook her head helplessly, then stood up to leave, intending to leave the space to the two of them.

"Mom, don't go yet. Seriously, don't squeeze that Little Spray Mushroom until it pops. If it explodes and gets on your clothes, it will corrode the fabric right off."

That was exactly what Fang Xuan had been worried about; if it really exploded and his mother-in-law ended up exposed in front of him, that would be a major disaster.

"Hmm? It corrodes clothing? I'll go test that out later. I'll leave you two here. Remember, don't make too much noise; I might not be able to resist coming back to eavesdrop~"

These suggestive words made Ye Lingling's face turn bright red.

Fang Xuan also scratched his head in embarrassment.

How was it that his mother-in-law was so different from the person he had first met?

"I'll take this little thing to play with, that should be fine, right?"

"No... no problem."

It was a plant that regenerated every seven days; even if someone else took it, it wouldn't cause any issues for Fang Xuan.

Besides, since his mother-in-law wanted it, he naturally had to give it to her.

Having received Fang Xuan's consent, Ye Qinru didn't pay any more mind to her daughter and left directly, even thoughtfully closing the bedroom door behind her as she walked out.

"Um, is our mom always like this?"

Since she had already acknowledged the relationship between him and Ye Lingling, Fang Xuan slipped into the role of son-in-law quite quickly.

"Yes, she has always been like this, it's just that before..."

Recalling the things her mother had done previously, Ye Lingling still found it hard to believe.

Her mother was usually so easy to talk to; she never expected her to be so heartless that one time, as if she had turned into a completely different person.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know this would happen. If I had known, I would never have let you come with me."

Unable to hold back the guilt in her heart any longer, Ye Lingling burst into tears right in front of Fang Xuan.

Because at the time, she had truly believed that Fang Xuan was going to die.

Seven days. A full seven days without a drop of water or a grain of rice; that was simply not something a normal person could endure.

She had begged her mother countless times, even threatening her with a hunger strike, but the woman had remained unmoved.

She had been in despair back then, thinking that if Fang Xuan died, she would go with him.

Yet Fang Xuan had actually pulled through in the end, even earning his mother's approval.

She had been overjoyed at the time, but the moment she saw Fang Xuan lying unconscious on the bed, that flicker of joy instantly transformed into worry.

Seven days was a duration both short and agonizingly long; at the time, Fang Xuan had lost all his former vigor, appearing utterly frail and wasted.

Now that he had slowly recovered, she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Don't cry. It's all in the past now. Besides, I just woke up—why are you standing so far away? Are we being distant now?"

"No... no, I was just worried that your body hadn't fully recovered yet, and I was afraid that you..."

Ye Lingling appeared somewhat flustered, stammering as she tried to explain.

Watching her face flush red, her silver hair drifting slightly, and her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, Fang Xuan was momentarily dazed by how adorable she looked.

"I'm not that fragile. Come here and let me hold you; I haven't held you in days, I've missed you to death."

Fang Xuan reached out, begging for a hug.

But Ye Lingling didn't step forward, her expression bashful.

"Um... I'm not feeling very well these past few days, so could we not..."

Hearing this, Fang Xuan was stunned. Good grief, she actually thought he was looking for that.

Seriously? Am I really that impatient?

Fang Xuan couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time; it seemed Ye Qinru's previous words had truly misled her.

"I just want a hug, I won't do anything else."

"Really? You're not lying to me?"

Ye Lingling was half-doubtful, yet her body moved toward Fang Xuan of its own accord.

"Of course, I wouldn't lie to you."

Fang Xuan spoke with absolute certainty, then the moment Ye Lingling drew near, he lunged like a tiger and tackled her onto the bed.

"Ah—! No~"

Ye Lingling squeezed her eyes shut, convinced that Fang Xuan was about to bully her.

But the expected event did not occur.

Fang Xuan simply held her gently, making no further moves.

When she opened her eyes, she was met with Fang Xuan's soft smile.

"Just a joke, don't take it seriously."

"Though, you really are quite timid. You'll have to practice that in the future."

"Hmph, you bad person~"

Ye Lingling pouted, playfully pounding on Fang Xuan's chest.

Just then, the door was pushed open, and Ye Qinru appeared in the doorway.

The three of them locked eyes, and the atmosphere instantly turned incredibly awkward.

The current position of Fang Xuan and Ye Lingling was just a bit too intimate.

She had been drawn over by Ye Lingling's earlier scream, but she hadn't expected to witness such a stimulating scene.

Didn't I tell them not to make such a ruckus?

Furthermore, it was only then that she suddenly remembered Ye Lingling was about to start her cycle, so she hurried over to offer a reminder.

"Ahem, well... Lingling isn't feeling up to it these few days... so, you understand?"