Chapter 1678 - 1098: Leaving
Second Watch.
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"What are you doing?!" Lin Chuchun shouted angrily, stepping forward to pull Lin Baohai’s arm with force, "A son hitting his father, how could you do that?!"
"Brat, don’t meddle in things you don’t understand. Your grandpa promised to burn the house back then, but now he’s blaming it all on me. Such a father deserves to be beaten..."
"You guys..." Lin Chuchun’s face flushed as he glanced at Chuxia standing behind him, "Sister, you go ahead, I’ll pack my things and come to you once I’m done."
"Chuxia... you’ve come..." Seeing Chuxia standing by the door, Yang Aihua looked embarrassed, "Let’s... let’s go sit in the other room for a while."
"Why are you here? To watch the show?" Old Lady Lin, sitting on the kang, sneered at Chuxia, "So young, how can one’s mind be so vicious?
Child, you can’t be too ruthless. Even if your husband’s family treats you well now, it doesn’t mean they’ll never see what kind of person you are. When that time comes, you’ll have nowhere to cry."
"Old Lady, do you think everyone is like you?" Chuxia looked at her amusedly, "I guessed these dirty things about your family long ago, no need to think that revealing them makes one fly into a shameful fury."
At this moment, Lin Baohai and Old Master Lin stopped their fight, momentarily stunned. Old Master Lin snorted coldly, "Our family affairs don’t need your concern, you’re not welcome here either!"
"Don’t worry, even if you beg me in the future, I won’t come back. If it weren’t for Chuchun saying good things about Sanqiao, I wouldn’t have come..." Chuxia sneered, "I really am too soft-hearted."
"Sister, I’m sorry." Lin Chuchun looked apologetically at Chuxia. He regretted saying those things to her earlier. If he had known the situation at home would be like this, he would never have let her come with him.
Yes, he was still too soft-hearted. He knew that he shouldn’t trust the people in this family. This would be his last time believing them, including... his gaze turned to Yang Aihua, filled with disappointment...
Feeling uneasy under his son’s gaze, Yang Aihua hurriedly grabbed his hand, "Chuchun, it’s not that mother didn’t want to stop your grandpa and dad, it’s just that I was too dazed. If you came in a bit later, it definitely wouldn’t have been like just now."
"Too dazed but still able to shout not to fight?" Lin Chuchun sighed, "I shouldn’t have trusted you, but since I’ve made my decision, I won’t change it.
Today, I’ll straightforwardly tell everyone, if I improve in my work in the future, I’ll take on the responsibilities I should. But if you expect to use me to ask Sister Chuxia for anything, that’s absolutely impossible.
And I definitely won’t think of reaping without sowing by having Sister Chuxia help me. Just so you know, I plan to go to the Capital City with Sister Chuxia’s family and directly take the exams there.
Originally, I didn’t intend to do this, but it was mother’s words that stirred me. When I talked to Sister Chuxia, she agreed with mother’s words. She came with me to explain to mother so she wouldn’t worry that I’ll suffer there.
I didn’t stop Sister Chuxia because I hoped to resolve the grudges between the families. If we can coexist peacefully in the future, there shouldn’t be any more disputes. I just didn’t expect to see this scene and receive such an attitude!"
"Ah..." With a heavy sigh, Yang Aihua bowed deeply to Chuxia, "Xia, Sanqiao knows that in your heart, Sanqiao is seen as two-faced.
Actually, Sanqiao knows where her character contradictions lie. Always hoping others will speak well of her, yet never wanting to lose, but where in the world is everything perfect?
Over time, there’s always a sly taste in dealings with others. In fact, the handling of some matters is indeed unpleasing, but I’m not someone who denies my own shortcomings.
In the future, I will do my best to correct my flaws and will never force Chuchun to do what he doesn’t want to, nor will I force him to trouble you, Chuxia!"
It’s rare, but she actually admitted some of her shortcomings.
Regarding Yang Aihua, Chuxia’s evaluation wasn’t high, but it was much higher than Zheng Sanqiao.
She was more cultured than Zheng Sanqiao, with broader vision. Chuxia was willing to help Chuchun, not only because Chuchun was worth helping but also because Yang Aihua wasn’t as muddle-headed as Zheng Sanqiao.
"Sanqiao, don’t worry, Chuchun helped me before, so now I’m just repaying him. My principle is to be doubly good to those who are good to me; if someone wronged me, I won’t go overboard in retaliation, but I won’t forget the past grievances either.
Chuchun, pack up your things, I’ll go home and wait for you." After speaking, Chuxia didn’t even glance at Old Master Lin or Old Lady Lin, and turned to leave.
"Did she really promise to take you to the Capital City?" After Chuxia’s figure disappeared, Old Master Lin looked at Lin Chuchun and asked, while Lin Baohai and Old Lady Lin looked eagerly at Chuchun, waiting for his response.
"Yes." Lin Chuchun responded, looking at Yang Aihua, "I just listened to your words and thought of you finally telling the truth, which is why I decided to follow your intention.
But to be honest, I regret it now. However, I’ve also come to realize that if I stayed at home, I’d have to put up with your constant low-standard antics, and I’ve truly had enough, so out of sight, out of mind.
As for the future, I’ll stick to my words: I will achieve my goals through my own efforts. The only change is that I will no longer refuse well-intentioned help.
Don’t have any crooked ideas about me. I’m just going to live at Uncle Baohe’s for a while. I’ll keep track of the living expenses, and when I’m able, I’ll pay them back one by one.
As for the filial respect that is owed to you, it must wait until I’m able to give it, so just stay peacefully at home. If you behave in a way that satisfies me, you’ll get the filial piety. If you disappoint me too much, sorry, but I’ll pretend to be an orphan."
After saying this, Lin Chuchun turned and went to his bedroom, leaving the room full of people looking at each other in dismay... Then, Yang Aihua hurried to her son’s room. She had already lost one son, and this one, she was determined not to lose again!
There was a moment when she even regretted giving her son the advice that if he didn’t get into college, he could stay home, and the family would never fall apart!
But then, she dismissed her selfish thoughts. Previously, she wasn’t a qualified mother, but now she wants to strive to be one.
She really doesn’t want to lose both sons!
Entering the room and closing the door, Yang Aihua took out a small roll of paper money from her pocket, "This is the embroidery payment from mom, you take it, and when mom saves more, I’ll send it to you."
"No need." Lin Chuchun reached out and pushed it back, "I’ve talked with Sister Chuxia, I’ll borrow from their family first, and when I’m able, I’ll pay it back little by little.
Mom..." He straightened up and looked seriously at Yang Aihua, "In this family, the only thing worth reminiscing is you. Although sometimes you’re reserved, fundamentally you’re different from grandpa, grandma, and dad.
If one day I’m able and mom doesn’t want to stay in this family, I’ll bring you to me, but until then, mom will have to rely on herself."
"Chunchun..." Yang Aihua hugged her son tightly, unable to speak.
"Mom, I understand, you feel like you have to please the in-laws as a daughter-in-law to benefit us as the younger generation.
To be honest, none of your actions are for yourself. I used to feel unbalanced when you favored Chuqiu more, but now looking back, it’s normal that you didn’t favor me.
Since childhood, I’ve been clumsy with words and stubborn, not flexible at all. Compared to Chuqiu’s sweet talk and lively personality, naturally I’m not favored..."
"Stop..." Yang Aihua interrupted her son, "Mom wasted so many years and raised Chuqiu’s temper like that. Any mistake a child makes is the parents’ fault. If I had put in a bit more effort and taught him properly, how could he have ended up like this?"
"Hey..." With a heavy sigh, Lin Chuchun didn’t know what else to say.
Since the house burned down and was rebuilt, the family had truly become extremely poor. After the hope of getting help from Chuchun shattered, Lin Chuchun became sullen all day long.
Later, upon hearing that Chunni’s family wanted to recruit a son-in-law, he immediately became spirited and secretly signed a contract with the Li family without notifying the family.
Now, Lin Chuqiu is the son-in-law of the Li family, and he has no connection whatsoever with the Lin family. He had gone to see him, and the elders in the family also visited him, but he completely ignored them,
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On the way to City A, Lin Chuchun was immersed in various thoughts, looking somewhat dazed. After staring at him for a while, Lin Baohe sighed and patted his shoulder, "Reluctant to leave home?"
"Huh?" Lin Chuchun, who was daydreaming, didn’t understand what Lin Baohe was saying, and just stared blankly at him with a puzzled expression.
Lin Baohe chuckled, "I asked if you’re reluctant to leave home?"
"Of course not..." Lin Chuchun sighed, "I’m just pondering the fundamental reasons why our family has become like this and hoping that one day I can make some changes for them."
"How did Chunni’s family end up with Chuqiu as their son-in-law?" Upon learning that Chuqiu became Chunni’s family’s son-in-law, Chuxia was full of doubts. In her memory, Chunni had a younger brother who wasn’t much younger than her. In the countryside, only families without male heirs would recruit a son-in-law! (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, you are welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)