Back to the 1980s: Becoming the Villain's Lucky Wife

Du Liya opened her mouth, waiting for him to feed her. She ate the sweet, crisp apple and thought, ’I guess that really is the case.’

She said, "I was just spitballing. After all, I’m quite fond of that girl, Xiao Jiao. You have no idea what it was like back then. Xiao Yi was a total delinquent—he even got into fights. Then, Shen Zhengfeng found a psychiatrist from god-knows-where who claimed Xiao Yi had a mental illness. I was absolutely furious. In the end, I had no choice but to send Xiao Yi to Ping’an Town. I was hoping a new environment might calm him down, and he could also keep my dad company."

But who could have guessed it would come with such an unexpected benefit?

Xiao Yi got better day by day. He started studying hard and even got into a top university. Now, he’s attending classes and running a business at the same time, and he’s somehow not letting either one slide.

Du Liya concluded with a sigh, "See? It’s just like I said. That girl, Xiao Jiao, is our Xiao Yi’s lucky star, and she’s our whole family’s lucky star, too."

After all, Mr. Du’s health had improved greatly—he was much more robust than before—and Du Liya herself had found love again.

And it all started when Xiao Jiao’s family moved in next door.

Meanwhile, Su Yun, Old Mrs. Qin, and Qin Na finished sewing the new quilts together.

Su Yun said with a smile, "Kids these days aren’t too fond of these anymore. I hear those silk comforters you can buy in stores are incredibly light and thin but keep you exceptionally warm."

Old Mrs. Qin replied, "How can those things be as soft and cozy as cotton? When the baby comes, it’s best if all their things are made of cotton."

Beside them, Qin Na added with a laugh, "Sister-in-law, if Xiao Jiao doesn’t mind, we could save some of the little blankets and clothes that Xiao Yu has outgrown for her baby."

Su Yun was also beaming. She was about to become a grandmother, and she was absolutely filled with joy.

She nodded and said, "Why would she mind? Kids grow so fast, it’s not worth buying a lot of new things. Besides, your little Xiao Sun Yu uses nothing but the best."

The three women were enjoying the conversation, but in the middle of it, Old Mrs. Qin suddenly interjected, "It would be best if Xiao Jiao has a son."

Su Yun fell silent.

Qin Na quickly jumped in. "Mom, what difference is there between a boy and a girl? Just look at our Xiao Jiao, isn’t she incredible?"

Old Mrs. Qin must have noticed her daughter-in-law’s displeasure, because she immediately corrected herself. "A girl or a boy, either is fine. I just meant it would be *best*, that’s all."

A little later, after Su Yun had stepped out, Qin Na started to lecture her mother. "Mom, it’s fine for you to think whatever you want, and it’s fine to say it to me, but you can’t say things like that in front of my sister-in-law or Xiao Jiao. Have you forgotten? The good life you have now is all thanks to Xiao Jiao and my capable sister-in-law. I, for one, am incredibly grateful to Xiao Jiao. Without her, Jianhua would never have his great job."

They had bought a big house in North City, owned their own car, and had money saved in the bank. A few years ago, Qin Na wouldn’t have dared to even dream of such a good life.

Old Mrs. Qin, knowing she was in the wrong, mumbled awkwardly, "I only meant well."

"I know you meant well, Mom. But from now on, you should just keep those good intentions to yourself. We all treat you very well and take great care of you, don’t we?"

In the past, Qin Na would never have spoken to her mother like this. Before, all of her mother’s opinions had been identical to her father’s. Or rather, she hadn’t had any opinions of her own—whatever Mr. Qin said, Old Mrs. Qin believed was correct.