chapter 36 Even if you jump into the Yellow River, you can’t wash yourself away.

William Zhan despised dealing with Matthew Zhou, not only because Matthew Zhou embodied the type of person he hated the most but also due to Matthew Zhou's treatment of Anna Hai. Ethan Zhou was thirsty. Despite a bottle of water placed conveniently on the coffee table in front of Matthew Zhou, he chose not to reach for it. He insisted on Anna Hai handing him the bottle for his son to drink. Today, he marked their first encounter. From William Zhan's ruthless perspective, his brother-in-law didn't regard Anna Hai seriously as his wife at home. He also found it too easy for Anna Hai to care for her baby at home. The Zhan family's values and traditions made William Zhan disdain men who didn't respect their wives. Although he had a flash marriage with Mila Hai, and they barely knew each other before receiving the certificate, he would still give Mila Hai the respect she deserved as his wife. Mila Hai smiled upon hearing his words, "If the conversation doesn't flow well, let's just leave it." "The third child is eloquent. If he engages in a conversation with my brother-in-law, my brother-in-law won't feel excluded around us." The third young member of the Zhan family was cheerful and could chat with anyone, even the cunning ones. "Then lend me a hand." William Zhan didn't hesitate; he came in to assist her. The young couple kept busy in the kitchen, pleasing both parents. Anna Hai appreciated the consideration her brother-in-law showed towards her sister. After tasting her dishes during lunch, everyone praised Mila Hai's culinary skills. Perhaps it was because they were accustomed to luxurious meals, but Mila Hai's home-cooked food was particularly delightful. The day was lively, and in the evening, both sets of parents had dinner before departing, leaving the small family tranquility. Upon entering the room, Mila Hai collapsed onto the sofa and stretched out, remarking to the man who entered behind her, "I can barely straighten my back." William Zhan remained silent. That's what Mila Hai said. She didn't expect him to express sympathy. If he had, she would have found it insincere. William Zhan tidied up silently, mindful of Ethan Zhou's presence and the room in disarray. After tidying the living room, he went into the kitchen, donned the apron hanging behind the door, and skillfully set about washing the stack of dishes. Upon seeing William Zhan washing the dishes, Mila Hai remembered what her sister whispered. Her sister was very content with William Zhan. After lying down for a while, Mila Hai suddenly recalled something. She jumped up from the sofa and rushed to the kitchen. There, she found a basin overflowing with bubbles. "How much soap did you put in?" Mila Hai couldn't help but laugh. William Zhan's face reddened with embarrassment. "I accidentally poured nearly half the bottle." William Zhan didn't dare look at his wife, afraid of further embarrassment. He genuinely poured too much dish soap, not that he was unaware of how to wash dishes. While he was now the head of the Zhan family, his comprehensive education and training since childhood meant his self-sufficiency was not lacking. However, he hadn't done household chores for a very long time. Being a little fussy, he accidentally poured in excessive dish soap, resulting in a basin full of bubbles. He washed them multiple times but still couldn't get rid of them. When his wife entered and saw the sight, he would be in a situation too complicated to resolve.