Chapter 1666 - 1088: Seeing Through
First watch.
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"Couldn’t find Loo Ping?"
"Yeah, I looked around, didn’t see him, and didn’t see Wang Meifeng either." Seeing that Chuxia finally noticed her presence and started talking to her, Lin Chuxia quickly expressed her doubt.
"Do you even need to ask? They probably went out for a stroll..." Luo Xiaoqiong said with an eye roll, "If that’s really the case, do you think you still need to look for him?"
"I..." Lin Chuxia looked conflicted. Yes, if it really was as Luo Xiaoqiong suspected, there seemed to be no point in looking for him, and even less reason to waver.
A man who always goes where his interests lie, who dares to expect him to be good to one woman for life?
"Wait here, I’ll go check each room for you..." Chuxia stood up and said to Qiao Ying, "Sister-in-law, could you please help watch these two little rascals?"
"Of course, I brought them here in the first place..." Qiao Ying smiled and kissed the two little ones on their tender cheeks, "I actually wish I could spend more time with them, but I’m afraid the old ladies will all come looking soon."
"To the orchard."
"What?" Not hearing clearly what the little guy said, Qiao Ying leaned her ear forward, "Nannan, what did you just say? Aunt didn’t catch it, say it again."
"He said go to the orchard..." Already at the door, Chuxia looked back and gave her eldest son a glare, "Today you can’t go to the orchard, Longlong’s little brother is having his full moon celebration, you can go after everything’s done."
The little guy looked bewildered, staring straight at Chuxia, his little eyes seemed to be accusing, why is mom angry, didn’t we go to the orchard yesterday?
Being stared at by those pure and innocent big eyes, Chuxia’s heart instantly softened, she immediately turned back, gently hugged the two sons and kissed them on the forehead: "Be good, I’ll take you to play at the orchard in the afternoon, okay?"
"Okay." It’s not clear whether they truly understood or were faking it, but the two little ones nodded in unison, smiling and giving their mom a kiss, making Qiao Ying adore them even more, "These two little ones, they’re really smart, Miaomiao only became this sensible at three."
To this, Chuxia was also somewhat uncertain, so she said: "They might not truly understand, they’re just guessing my meaning from facial expressions..."
"That still means they’re smart and sensible. With any typical children, you’d hardly get them to guess..." Luo Xiaoqiong said, while pointing her finger at Longlong’s little head, "You better not be too dumb, otherwise, with your two brothers highlighting you, no one would like you, not even be able to find a wife!"
Still holding onto the old joke, getting jealous over a future daughter-in-law? Chuxia glared at her in exasperation and headed out the door, while Lin Chuxia was still urgently waiting.
After checking a few rooms, she really didn’t find any sign of Loo Ping and Wang Meifeng, so Chuxia went to find Zhao Yulan and asked softly, "Mom, have you seen Wang Meifeng?"
"You looking for her for something?" Zhao Yulan asked while straightening up and looking around, "I remember seeing her at the courtyard gate earlier..."
"I’m not looking for her for anything, it’s that girl with the same name as me who can’t find her boyfriend."
"That would be the county chief’s son?"
"Yes." Chuxia nodded, "It’s really awkward with three people together, Lin Chuxia went to stay with Xiaoqiong for a while, and her boyfriend didn’t come looking for her, so she’s a bit worried. I told her to come out and look on her own, but she couldn’t find him. So I figured maybe Wang Meifeng took him out for a moment, I came to check again and was right, Mom, how come my aunt raised such a daughter? Forget about anything else, today is Longlong’s full moon celebration, even if she has any plans, she shouldn’t be whispering now, really lost face, I’m really fed up with her..."
"If she cared about face, she wouldn’t have tried to persuade Lin Chuxia to give up her boyfriend for her, nor would she let her father do those things with other women. Someone like her would do anything to get what she wants." Sighing, Zhao Yulan gave her daughter a push, "Go back inside, I’ll go take a look."
"Let Aunt and Mom go together." Chuxia suggested.
"No need, your aunt already has enough on her plate."
"But Mom, if you go, Wang Meifeng might not listen."
"I went and she wouldn’t listen; just like she wouldn’t listen to your aunt either. It’s not about making her listen, I just hope she doesn’t cause any embarrassing incidents today. With the way she is, I really can’t feel at ease without a little reminder."
Of course, Chuxia understood the underlying meaning behind Zhao Yulan’s words, which is also why she was anxious to find Wang Meifeng. If by chance anything inappropriate were discovered by others, although it would be Wang Meifeng’s embarrassment, she is after all the granddaughter of the Zhao’s house, and people gossiping wouldn’t leave the Zhao family out of it.
Especially today, which just happens to be Longlong’s full month banquet. If any embarrassing incident occurred, which of the family’s elders would really feel okay about it?
When Chuxia opened the door and went inside, she saw Lin Chuxia looking eagerly at her and smiled at her, "She’s not in the courtyard, my mom went to find them."
"That’s good." With a sigh of relief, Lin Chuxia laughed awkwardly, "It’s not that I’m worried about her, I’m really just concerned that something improper might happen on such an important day."
When I first agreed to be with him, Great Aunt wasn’t very supportive. She said Loo Ping’s face didn’t look like a good match, but I’m not exactly young and wanted to give it a try.
If today, of all days, rumors start flying around, I would feel sorry for the Zhao family, and also for Great Aunt. Of course, I’d be very sad myself. After all, I agreed to be with him because I planned to spend my life with him. Sigh..."
"You’re so conflicted, worrying about this and that..." Luo Xiaoqiong shook her head helplessly and looked at Lin Chuxia earnestly, "But thank you for being considerate. I always thought you were just worried about Loo Ping being with Wang Meifeng, that’s why you were so anxious."
"I was indeed worried about them being together that I got anxious..." Lin Chuxia quickly explained, "What I mean is, I’m worried they might do something intimate. After all, many people in the village know Wang Meifeng..."
Luo Xiaoqiong interrupted her, "What about you yourself? If you find out Loo Ping has gotten close to Wang Meifeng, how would you feel? Are you sure about it now?"
"Disappointment..." Lin Chuxia paused, then continued, "Also anger. Since he’s that kind of person, he shouldn’t have come to my house to impress my family.
The reason I agreed to be with him was that his actions at my house made me think he was sincere but now it turns out I was really too naïve.
The key is, my parents believe that my relationship with him is a sure thing. If I tell them we broke up, they’ll be really upset, and that’s what makes me most angry."
Chuxia just sighed, "Actually, your main problem is that when others are a little bit nice to you, you feel undeserving of it, and that also played a big role in you agreeing to be with him.
In dating, it’s normal for men to be a bit generous. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should take advantage of him, but it also doesn’t mean you should find ways to repay every little thing."
Lin Chuxia glanced at Chuxia, quickly lowered her head, and murmured softly, "But if I don’t repay, it feels like I’m only with him to take advantage of him, and I feel really uneasy, afraid that others would look down on me."
"That’s how she is..." Qiao Ying sighed helplessly, "Grandma told her many times that it doesn’t need to be so clear-cut. Sometimes accepting a little help from others is not a bad thing.
But when she listens, she nods along, yet when it comes to action, she still sticks to her own standards. Not to mention, she’s worked at my house for so long. When Grandma gives her something, she insists on buying a gift of equal value for Grandma.
Now my whole family doesn’t dare to give her anything anymore. Originally earning her keep for her big family is already a bit tough. If we keep getting involved, wouldn’t that tire her out?"
Luo Xiaoqiong smiled at Lin Chuxia, "You and Wang Meifeng really are two extremes in personality. Wang Meifeng thinks everyone treating her well is natural and taking advantage is expected, but you’re the complete opposite. If Loo Ping were smart, he’d definitely choose you. But if he’s foolish, then there’s no saying."
Chuxia corrected, "It’s not really about being smart or foolish now; it’s more about being opportunistic or not, right?"
"That’s true..." Luo Xiaoqiong sighed and shook her head, "I’m not just speaking from an uninvolved perspective, but the fact that he’s willing to go off with Wang Meifeng now is enough for me to dismiss him. A man with a fickle heart isn’t worth marrying."
"I think so too..." Lin Chuxia nodded earnestly, "I’m in a hurry to find him just to make sure he doesn’t cause any trouble today. After the full month banquet ends, the first thing I’ll do is make things clear with him."
"Decided?" Qiao Ying stared straight at her, "Before, when we advised you, you were so determined, and now you’ve really come to understand?"
"I’ve come to understand and realize that I was a bit anxious before. Sigh..." Lin Chuxia sighed, laughing awkwardly, "It’s still because of vanity, always hoping to make my parents proud, so they can hold their heads high in the village."
While they were discussing this, Zhao Yulan came over, looking a little uneasy. Before she could speak, Lin Chuxia stood up, "Aunt, getting upset over this isn’t worth it. As long as we don’t let outsiders laugh at us, we won’t be angry, okay?"
Zhao Yulan looked puzzled at her daughter, what does this mean?
"Mom, sit down and talk..." Chuxia pulled her mother down, grinning, "We’ve all figured it out; Lin Chuxia is clear-headed too. She just wants everyone to enjoy the full month banquet today, and once it’s over, she’ll say goodbye to that fickle guy." (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote with recommended votes and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)