chapter 1
My Sister-in-law is the most famous Rouge Tiger in Linan, always wielding a Rolling Pin-wherever my brother displeases her, that’s where she strikes.
If he doesn’t go to the shop to do business, she hits him.
If he doesn’t make connections with capable people, she hits him.
If he flirts outside, she hits him even more.
My mother doesn’t like her, always feeling that she bullies her precious son terribly.
But I like her.
Sister-in-law never teaches me those rules about obedience and meekness that Mother insists on.
Behind Mother’s back, she’ll quietly tell me: “Silly Ruyi, those rules for women-just put on a show, don’t ever let them get into your head. When choosing a husband, what you want in your heart is what matters.
If you want him to be rich and powerful, well, there’s no helping it-you’ll have to suffer a bit and pretend to be what he likes. But if you only seek true feelings, then let your temper loose. If he can accept that, he’s the right one for you.
No matter what you seek, never believe that nonsense about ‘taking your husband as your heaven’ from your mother-in-law. Not wronging ourselves is the greatest principle.”
Sister-in-law never looks down on women who pursue wealth and status, but she herself only seeks true feelings.
Back then, when my brother went out to collect rent, he was captivated by her at first sight. With her beauty, she naturally had no shortage of suitors-some even richer than our family.
But just as Sister-in-law said, she let her temper fly, and in the end, only my brother was left chasing after her.
The day she finally agreed to my brother, he invited her for an outing and brought me along, hoping my chubby cheeks would make her happy.
It was a perfect sunny day. Pointing at the big sun, she raised her head and said to my brother, “Feng Jixuan, listen well, I have three rules here. If you agree to them, I’ll marry you. Do you dare?”
My brother looked at her, his eyes shining brighter than the sun, and immediately nodded so hard he nearly broke his neck: “I agree, I agree! Not just three rules-even three hundred, I’d agree!”
His silly look made Sister-in-law blush for a moment, but she quickly straightened her face and counted off:
“First, I won’t marry a spoiled heir. Your mother raised you alone, so from now on, it’s up to us to take on the family business. You’re not allowed to be idle anymore-you must be diligent in business.
Second, I have a quick temper and a bad attitude. I’m like this now, and I’ll be like this after marriage. You’re not allowed to use those rules about virtue and obedience to suppress me.
Third, I, Qin Zhiyue, will never share my husband with anyone else. If we have no children in the future, then let your sister marry in a husband, rather than you taking a concubine.
These three rules-we’ll make a contract before the clan elders. If you fail to keep them, I can divorce you at any time. Do you agree?”