Chapter 1671 - 1091: Encounter
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"My intuition tells me, your being with me is only because I’ve somehow benefited from sharing the same name as Comrade Lin Chuxia. Whether in the past or now, the one you actually like isn’t this person, or perhaps what you said is true, that you approached me for your father’s sake, but no matter for whom, does it make a difference?"
Lin Chuxia smiled faintly at Loo Ping and waved her hand, "You don’t need to explain anything to me anymore. As of today, it’s impossible for us to be together. Whether in personality or beliefs, we’re too different.
Being filial as a child is unquestionable, but using others for the sake of your own filial piety, even if such use might ruin someone’s entire life, is something I cannot agree with.
So, from today, from now on, you are you, I am me, there will no longer be any entanglement between us. If your visit to my home was for this matter, you may leave now."
"Chu..." Loo Ping paused, likely recalling Chuxia’s warning, hesitated for a moment, then continued, "Xiao Lin, don’t be so quick to reject me. I admit I was wrong before, but now, I’m truly with you because I like you.
I know you’re angry about my attitude today. Indeed, there was a moment where I wavered. I hoped I could grasp more to help my father.
I also admit, if at first I knew of Wang Meifeng’s relationship with Comrade Lin, I might have chosen her, but at that time I hadn’t met you, right? You can’t blame me for that, can you?
From the first time I saw you, I was fond of you, so I started to inquire about your background and learned you were the Qiao family’s nanny. Not only was I not disappointed, but I was particularly happy.
It’s not that I dream of finding a nanny, but I know the Qiao family’s principles. Since you could be valued and liked by them, it means you must be a smart and honest girl.
There’s no distinction of high or low in work; I’m looking for a wife whom I like and who can help my family. The latter is my selfishness, but I can’t help it. I believe you can understand me, right?
The longer I spent with you, the more attracted I became, to the point that I feared, worrying about how I would get by if one day you no longer wanted me.
I never expected the thing I feared would be confirmed so quickly. Xiao Lin, could you give me one more chance? If you find me doing anything against you, you can retaliate however you wish; I will never fight back!"
Lin Chuxia looked at him indifferently, "Did you even think through what you just said?"
"Of course!"
"Liar!" Lin Chuxia sneered, "Do you really think I’m a fool? That I’ll believe whatever you say? The time we’ve known each other is neither long nor short, and I have come to understand your character somewhat.
If you truly favored me, genuinely wanted to be with me, you wouldn’t shrink from calling me Chuxia just because of a word from Comrade Lin. You think following what they say is right, but in reality, it was merely testing you.
The result shows you’re unwilling to persist for yourself, for your family. To put it bluntly, the way you’re treating me now is just because you think I qualify as a chip you want.
Because you know the Qiao family’s principles and learned of Comrade Lin’s support for me, you’re persistent. If today you saw Comrade Lin being closer to Wang Meifeng, you wouldn’t be standing here telling me all this, would you?"
"No, that’s not it..." Loo Ping shook his head repeatedly but still didn’t dare to utter "Chuxia."
Disappointed, Lin Chuxia shook her head, turned her back on him, "Leave, I don’t want to see you. In the future, please don’t show up in front of me, otherwise, I will not only not help you but also ask my friends to deal with you, making you lose what you fear losing. If you don’t believe it, you can try!"
"You..." Loo Ping sighed, shifting his gaze to Chuxia, finding she didn’t even look at him, and helplessly turned away, walking out.
"Xiao Loo..." Habitually calling out, Father Lin retracted his step after stepping forward. He wasn’t foolish; from the recent scene, he realized that the county’s son approaching his daughter was merely aiming to gain some benefit. Now, seeing no benefit in sight, how could he continue to be good to his daughter?
Mother Lin also understood this logic, letting out a long sigh; after finally seeing a glimmer of hope, it turned out to be nothing but an illusion once more.
"Uncle Lin, Aunt Lin, for now, you may see this as something bad, but one day, you will be thankful for this scene today..." Chuxia spoke while holding Mother Lin’s hand, "You have to trust your daughter. She will definitely have greater achievements and bring back a more satisfying son-in-law for you and Uncle Lin."
"I’ve always been hoping for this..." Mother Lin gave a bitter smile, "Comrade Lin, I know you want what’s best for our girl. Her dad and I also wish to stop worrying and just let her be.
But, the most important thing for a girl is to marry a good man. The Yao family didn’t do right by us, and we’ve already been pointed at enough. If this happens again, who knows how awful the village gossip will be.
Moreover, after this incident, there’s no way our girl could find a good husband from around here. It’s all up to fate now; if she meets someone good, it’s her luck. If not, well, that’s her destiny."
"Mom, it’s all up to people to make things happen; don’t keep worrying..." Lin Chuxia sighed helplessly, "If you weren’t always like this, I wouldn’t have agreed so easily to start seeing Loo Ping.
I’m not blaming you and dad, of course. You both mean well. I know very well that the people who love me most in this world are you two.
But it’s also because you love me so much that you’re always worried I won’t get married or meet a good man. Actually, since the moment I met Comrade Lin, my fate has improved.
Besides, there are plenty of people in the city who are much older than me and still single, not just in the countryside but also in the city. They’re happy every day, especially in the city. Their parents support them in marrying someone they like.
Think about it: If I marry someone who only calculates against me and doesn’t live well with me, wouldn’t that be exhausting every day? You wouldn’t want your daughter to live like that, right?"
"Of course not, what parent would want their kid to live like that..." Sighing, Mother Lin looked at her husband, "Our child’s dad, let’s not worry anymore. Let’s listen to our child. Comrade Lin has said so, it must be reasonable. Comrade Lin has seen the world. Let’s not hold our child back, shall we?"
"Alright." Father Lin nodded and sighed with regret, "I understand logically, but I can’t accept it emotionally. I thought I was going to have a grandchild soon, but now it’s like chasing a reflection of the moon, sigh, when will this ever end..."
"Dad, there you go again with the discouraging talk..." Lin Chuxia interrupted her dad helplessly, "You’ve both met Comrade Lin’s parents, right? See how they support their daughter?
I’m not asking you to support me like Uncle Lin and Aunt Lin, but at least think positively and give me some confidence so I have the motivation to move forward, okay?"
Mother Lin nudged her husband, "Quick, tell our daughter!"
"Alright! Alright! Alright!" Father Lin repeated ’alright’ a few times with a bitter smile and shook his head, "But it really must work out for it to work."
Chuxia: "..." She had realized that Lin Chuxia’s father was an absolute pessimist. It’s not that he didn’t want the best for his daughter. On the contrary, he wanted the best for her more than anyone, but he always held a reverent attitude towards that ’best’ in his heart.
"Dad, Mom, I’m going to A City with Grandma Qiao and then to the Capital City. I can’t say for sure when I’ll be back. If I don’t write or call home, don’t worry.
If Loo Ping comes again, just ignore him. Don’t be afraid of him because his dad is the county magistrate. We have nothing to fear since we’re not doing anything illegal."
As she spoke, Lin Chuxia stood up, "Tonight I still have to go to Dalin Village with Comrade Lin. Tomorrow, I’ll accompany Grandma for a stroll, and the day after we’ll go to A City. Before I come back, I’ll write to you."
"Alright, alright..." Muttering agreement, Mother Lin looked reluctant. Having her daughter come home was rare, and she thought she’d stay a while longer. But now she had to leave again, leaving her feeling quite sad.
"Why don’t you stay home for a night? Great Aunt and my mom can handle things there. We’ll pick you up when we leave the day after tomorrow. Use this time to chat more with Uncle Lin and Aunt Lin.
Also, you should be careful in case Loo Ping comes by again. After all, he used to be so polite to Uncle Lin and Aunt Lin, and they might feel uncomfortable turning him away, right?"
Glancing at the time, Chuxia stood up, "I really can’t stay much longer. The two little ones might be hungry by now. Besides, I promised to take them to the orchard and haven’t yet. They hold grudges, and I have to go back and appease them."
After sending off Chuxia, back in the house, Father and Mother Lin looked worriedly at their daughter, "The thing with Loo Ping, it’s really not going to work out, is it?" Mother Lin asked.
"Mom, I’ve made it so clear, why are you still asking?" Lin Chuxia sighed helplessly, "Knowing what he’s after, do we really have to forcefully pursue it?
Aren’t you afraid that if he finds something better, he’ll ditch your daughter? By then, truly there will be no one to blame but ourselves. Even when I was with him, Grandma Qiao didn’t agree. It was me who spoke highly of Loo Ping, only then did Grandma stop saying anything.
Now, I’ve just promised not to associate with Loo Ping, and if I turn around and stay entangled with him, how heartbroken would Grandma Qiao be? Don’t think of it as meddling; since Loo Ping is targeting the Qiao family, they should naturally be concerned."
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