Chapter 1672 - 1092: Relatives
Second night watch.
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"Child, your father and I never said that it’s wrong for people to manage themselves, we’re just feeling it’s a pity, so we asked you. If things really don’t work out, in the future when we see Loo Ping, we’ll just avoid him.
If you say we shouldn’t give him a good face when he comes, we really can’t do it. After all, even if he’s with you because of the influence of the Qiao family and the Zhou family, he hasn’t done anything outrageous to us.
Of course, I admit, what he did wasn’t right, but he did it for his family. Such a child won’t go too far in being bad. Your father and I benefited from him, and then turning around and being rude isn’t appropriate.
Of course, if we talk it over, Comrade Lin is the real benefactor of our family, so your father and I will definitely listen to Comrade Lin, never force you to be with him, and won’t accept what he brings or his help..."
After a pause, Mother Lin sighed, "But dear, to be honest, your mother feels like her heart is blocked with a wad of cotton, suffocating over such a good marriage being lost.
Later, your father and I have to have a good talk with your siblings, in case Loo Ping gives things again, they mustn’t accept them to avoid putting you in a difficult position, sigh..."
"Mom, you don’t have to worry about it so much, Loo Ping isn’t as persistent as you imagine. You can’t fully believe what he says, claiming he liked me the first time he saw me. I don’t believe it.
I’m not as good-looking as Comrade Lin. How could he like me at first glance? Maybe having a good impression is possible, but most importantly, he knows about the character of the Qiao family. He knows that being close to me, if he really gets into trouble, the Qiao family won’t stand by and do nothing.
Moreover, Comrade Lin’s righteousness is well-known around here. Whoever treats her well, she treats well. When she helped me initially, if I encounter difficulties, she will surely help me again. That’s what Loo Ping truly values.
If you two elders think he’s really as simple as he claims, if he were, how could he easily find out about the relationships between the Qiao family, the Lin family, and the Zhou family?
Now, seeing clearly that there’s nothing obtainable from me, he likely won’t come to our house anymore. I even think he might now go after Wang Meifeng.
Wang Meifeng is the daughter of Comrade Lin’s aunt. They don’t have a close relationship, but regardless, Wang Meifeng and Comrade Lin are blood relatives, and now she’s eager to marry into the Loo Family.
As long as Loo Ping reaches out to her, she’ll likely agree happily. However, if the Loo Family is as Loo Ping described, whether Wang Meifeng will endure hardships with him is uncertain."
"Sigh..." Mother Lin sighed, "I didn’t expect there to be so many twists and turns. Never mind, if it’s this way, there’s nothing to be pitied. Our family is simple, if we really fall into a trap, we might not even know how we lost our lives.
Her dad, after hearing what Ni and I said, do you feel relieved now? Won’t trouble yourself with all sorts of bad thoughts anymore?"
Father Lin let out a grunt: "After all this talk, you’ve yet to say when Ni will find a suitable husband’s family."
"Dad, Grandma Qiao said she’ll help me, and I also keep an eye out at school. Don’t worry, I’m not stupid. If there’s a suitable one, I’ll act on it actively..." Lin Chuxia smiled endearingly at her parents, "Dad and Mom, just rest assured. Don’t worry about me, I’ll naturally bring back a son-in-law you’re satisfied with."
"That would be great." Mother Lin smiled brightly, "Anyway, in the past two years, our family indeed turned around in luck. Luckily I let you use this name back then, had I listened to your granny, our family wouldn’t have had this fortune."
"Mom, in this matter, you’re absolutely the wisest..." Lin Chuxia patted her chest with lingering fear, her granny initially named her Lin Xiaohua. It didn’t feel too rustic in the village, but when she went to the city, it was clear the name was exceedingly rustic.
Moreover, as her mom said, if she were named Lin Xiaohua, she wouldn’t have had the chance to substitute for Chuxia and naturally wouldn’t have had the chance for Chuxia’s help. So, ultimately, the credit for the family’s great turn lies with her old mom!
This family relaxed and put down their burdens, while Loo Ping was indeed predicted correctly by Lin Chuxia. After leaving the Lin’s house, he decided to go find Wang Meifeng.
While the horse wasn’t found, the donkey would suffice. Anyway, he can’t obtain any benefit, this is his current mindset. He knew that by doing so, he’d be looked down upon by Lin Chuxia, but there’s no choice, he has to take a gamble.
Of course, he wouldn’t bet his entire life on Wang Meifeng. He still wanted to use her to test Chuxia’s attitude. If it worked out, then he would’ve made the right bet; if not, he would just calmly persuade his father to change. As long as he did his best, if things still couldn’t change in the end, there was nothing he could do.
When Chuxia returned home, she heard continuous laughter coming from inside the house. Pushing the door open, she found that several close families from the village had come, and the hall was packed full.
As soon as she walked in, she was showered with praise.
Fortunately, she had grown accustomed to such scenes every time she returned, so she responded with a cheerful smile to each one, not feeling particularly uncomfortable.
The pair of cute kids were seeing so many people squeezed into one room for the first time, and their way of speaking was unfamiliar. Excitedly, they bounced and jumped around, almost as if they were about to take flight...
"Has Chuchun arrived?" Chuxia squeezed next to Zhao Yulan and whispered. Ever since Chuchun returned the last time, she’d written them a letter saying that unless she made something of herself, she wouldn’t write again to avoid embarrassment. That’s why Chuxia was concerned now.
"No..." Zhao Yulan shook her head. "But your big brother did come carrying Shuanshuan. Honestly, your brother takes care of Shuanshuan a lot better than your sister-in-law. The kid’s gotten chubbier and more lively, not dull and dazed like before."
"Brother brings Shuanshuan?" Chuxia looked puzzled. "Doesn’t he have to go to work?"
"He takes Shuanshuan with him when he works. He’s worried your sister-in-law might teach the child wrong, and he’d rather tire himself out than leave it to her. Make sure to see your brother when you have a chance. If you run into your eldest uncle’s wife and the others, just say hello."
"Alright." Chuxia nodded. She had a good impression of Lin Chudong; he didn’t speak much, but he was reliable when it mattered. He never betrayed them out of fear of his mother or wife.
She’s always been someone who repays kindness and seeks revenge for wrongs. For those who have helped her and genuinely treated her well, she’ll surely return the favor. At the same time, it also serves as a warning to those without conscience that if they want her help, they should first reflect on themselves. Once they’re up to standard, they might actually get what they want...
Although she knew this kind of reflection and change was very difficult, if even one out of ten could do it, her efforts would have been worthwhile.
"What are you two whispering about?" Fat Auntie stretched her head over, laughing. "If Xiaoqiong knew what’s going on here, she’d be scratching her heart out tonight."
Luo Xiaoqiong really wanted to come along when they visited, but having just finished her postpartum confinement, Fat Auntie stopped her, mostly because she wanted to avoid Zhao’s house being too desolate.
"Isn’t Uncle Gangshun mad at you?" Chuxia teased Fat Auntie with a smile. "You get to see your big grandson daily with Xiaoqiong, but Uncle Gangshun doesn’t. Even if he wasn’t mad before, he’s bound to want to settle accounts with you when you get back tonight."
"There’s nothing to be done; he just can’t let go of his useless position," Fat Auntie shrugged. "If you ask me, he should just quit wasting his time and come with me to help Xiaoqiong with the kids. When Hongqi and Erniu get married next, and the great-grandsons start arriving, it’s not like it used to be when things were tough. He simply doesn’t know how to enjoy his blessings!"
"He’s a man; he probably doesn’t think that way. For men, family is important, but so is career. If his career hasn’t shown promise, so be it. But if there’s even a slight improvement, showing one’s ability becomes a priority, and they’d hope to balance both aspects.
Anyway, the children’s affairs keep you busy enough..." Zhao Yulan said while patting Fat Auntie’s shoulder. "The burden you’ve taken on isn’t exactly light."
"Yulan, I always knew you’d understand me the best. But I’m happy to carry this burden. What’s life all about if not hoping for a house full of children and grandchildren?" Fat Auntie smiled contentedly. "I used to worry about the silly ones and the clumsy ones, but luckily, it seems now that clumsy people have their blessings too, and there’s really nothing to worry about."
Early the next morning, Chuxia went to Eldest Uncle’s Wife’s house. Zheng Sanqiao happened to be at the door picking some grass. Seeing Chuxia, she paused for a moment and then quickly put on a broad smile, her eyes fixed on the bag in Chuxia’s hand. "Chuxia, no need to bring anything when you come. Just come on in."
Why does that sound so familiar? Curling her lips, Chuxia called out "Eldest Aunt" with a calm expression and walked inside just as Lin Chudong came out upon hearing the noise. "Chuxia, come in..." he turned back to call his son, "Shuanshuan, come say hello to your aunt."
The usually introverted Shuanshuan came running out with a "thump thump," grinning at Chuxia, "Hello, Aunt."
"Shuanshuan is such a good kid." Chuxia handed him the net bag she held, "This is some tasty food for you. Let your dad keep it for you, and ask him for it when you want to eat."
Zheng Sanqiao, who had been smiling on the side, suddenly couldn’t maintain her smile. Isn’t this a slap in her face?! She wasn’t unwilling to spoil her grandson, but having the food go directly to her hands instead of her grandson’s made all the difference! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please go to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)