Chapter 138 Brother-in-law
"You should eat something sweet, too."

Hu Mengdie smiled and forked a piece of fruit and fed it to Li Zhuangsheng, but Li Zhuangsheng refused to accept it and took the toothpick himself before opening his mouth.

It's been a while since I last saw this scene... It doesn't seem like it's been that long, just over a month. It's been just over a month since I was reborn.

More than a month ago, the two of them still had the closest relationship. When Li Zhuangsheng got off work and played games, he would come to his senses and find a plate of sliced ​​fruits in front of him.

Hu Mengdie pouted and was a little angry, but there was nothing she could do.

The two sat next to each other and watched Hu Mengke write an essay, while Hu Mengdie read a novel written by Li Zhuangsheng. She only knew that Li Zhuangsheng had written a novel with himself and Li Xiuyu as the protagonists, but she had not had time to read the details.

More than 10,000 words is not a small number, and it would take a long time to read it carefully. Hu Mengdie couldn't help but lean on Li Zhuangsheng's shoulder as she read. Li Zhuangsheng picked up the pillow on Hu Mengke's bed and put it between them, which made Hu Mengdie so angry that she hit him.

"This story is really well written, but your sister will definitely not let you go easily after she finds out." About half an hour later, after carefully reading "White Peach Burning", Hu Mengdie smiled softly.

Li Zhuangsheng's face fell. Why are you talking about this? I'm already nervous. Don't scare me at this time.

"What does it mean that the heroine wears a wedding dress at the end?" asked Hu Mengdie.

"Isn't it written..." Li Zhuangsheng coughed lightly. It was really embarrassing to explain his own novel. "The hero dies of illness, but it's a pity that we can't see the heroine get married..."

"I understand this setting, but I think it's a little abrupt..." Hu Mengdie frowned slightly, "Why did the hero suddenly bring up this matter? Wouldn't it be more natural if he arranged for the heroine to have a boyfriend with whom she has a deep relationship before this? Moreover, you asked the hero to leave a house for the heroine. In the setting, this should be considered as the heroine's dowry, right?"

Li Zhuangsheng was startled, his eyes revealed a look of surprise, and he laughed dryly: "This, I just wrote it casually, this is a short story, I didn't plan to arrange so many people..."

Hu Mengdie stared at Li Zhuangsheng with a deep gaze: "But you can give the role of the heroine's best friend to the heroine's boyfriend. It will not affect the plot and will make the story more complete."

"Well, this is my mistake. What you said makes sense... I didn't think of this." Li Zhuangsheng scratched his face and admitted his mistake.

In fact, in his original conception, the character who stayed with the heroine "Li Xiu Yu", gave her advice, comforted and encouraged her, and took her in after she left home, was supposed to be her boyfriend.

The hero in "White Peach Burning" is a "eldest brother like father" character. His purpose of returning home is not only to be with his sister in the last period of his life, but also to examine his future brother-in-law to see whether his character and personality can bring happiness to his sister.

The final result was that the brother-in-law's character passed the test of the eldest brother-in-law, so the eldest brother-in-law handed his sister over to the next man with peace of mind and passed away suddenly.

The inspiration for his setting came from the MV "Father" by Chopstick Brothers. If it was based on the original idea, the story would be more complete and concise, and the degree of completion would be taken to a higher level.

As the author himself, he is very clear about this.

But when he actually started writing, he did not create the character of "boyfriend".

I can't really tell the reason. Maybe I just feel it's inappropriate, or I feel it will steal the show from the male lead, or maybe I'm used to writing online novels and subconsciously feel that there shouldn't be a male around the female lead...

In short, it feels weird that Li Xiuyu has a man, even if it is just a fictional character with Li Xiuyu's name. He does think that "boyfriend" is better, but when he actually wrote it, he still wrote that character as his best friend "Wen Zhuoya".

Anyway, it's not that different.

But what surprised Li Zhuangsheng was that even the magazine editor did not notice this detail, but it was brought up by Hu Mengdie.

"Really? Didn't you expect that?" Hu Mengdie grinned and whispered to herself.

"You're quite capable. Next time I submit an essay, I'd like to ask you to review it for me." Li Zhuangsheng glanced at Hu Mengke, who was scratching his head while writing, and chuckled.

Hu Mengdie shook her head and laughed: "Forget it, I don't understand it. Have you thought about how to explain it to your sister when you get home?"

Li Zhuangsheng looked a little embarrassed: "Well...are you going to help me?"

Given Hu Mengdie's current position in Li Xiuyu's heart, she is probably the only one who can save Li Zhuangsheng's life. "Sure, in exchange, you cook lunch today."

"make a deal!"

Li Zhuangsheng agreed immediately.

……

"You don't have to be busy here, I'm fine on my own."

In the kitchen, Li Zhuangsheng lowered his head to pick vegetables and glanced at Hu Mengdie who was helping.

The other person can't cook, and can only cook some noodles or rice porridge at most, but he can help out.

"I'm free anyway, and I want to stay with you." Hu Mengdie blinked.

"Boring..." Li Zhuangsheng turned his face away, "Aren't your parents coming back at noon today?"

"If you want to see them, I can call them now." Hu Mengdie said with a smile.

Li Zhuangsheng quickly shook his head: "No, no, I'm just asking... Hey, you said your parents know you... then do they know me?"

Hu Mengdie smiled slightly: "Yes, they all know that I am looking for a husband of my dreams."

"You didn't tell them that we have already..."

"What should I say? Say I'm divorced?"

Hu Mengdie looked at Li Zhuangsheng, her eyes slightly red with grievance.

Li Zhuangsheng felt a little ashamed and lowered his eyes and said, "Just say that I cheated on you... I am a worthless person."

"I do not want!"

"Please don't be like this... You have to tell them eventually."

"Did you say that?"

"I... at least I said that my marriage is not going well..."

Hu Mengdie puffed up her cheeks and said forcefully, "Anyway, they all know you and who is here today."

Li Zhuangsheng asked again: "Then they..."

"I know you're in trouble, so I asked them to come back later today." Hu Mengdie pursed her lips and smiled silently, "Actually, my dad wanted to see you very much, but I stopped him."

"Why does he want to see me..." Li Zhuang said stiffly.

"To meet you, my real son, but don't worry, I didn't reveal that you are also a reborn person. I just told them not to scare you..." Hu Mengdie looked at Li Zhuangsheng with an expression of "asking despite knowing the answer".

"Oh, ok, thank you..."

Li Zhuangsheng breathed a sigh of relief. This way he still had time to play dumb. Otherwise, it would be hard to explain to his father-in-law why he hadn't come to visit him after being reborn for so long...

(End of this chapter)