Chapter 1668 - 1089: Homeland (Part 2)
"Feeling upset?" Great Aunt asked, glancing at her.
"Grandma, it’s not because I have to part ways with Loo Ping...," Lin Chuxia forced a smile, "I’m just worried about how I’ll explain this to my parents. They’re wholeheartedly hoping for me to get married, so they can stand tall in the village. Who would have thought I’d run into such a fraud."
I don’t really care for myself, since I can’t hear what others say anyway. But they live in the village, and when gossip keeps pouring into their ears, it can really drive them mad.
Especially now that I have such a good job, many people in the village are envious. Naturally, their words become harsher, and I’m truly worried they might get worked up over it."
"Do you want to go to the Capital City with Grandma?" Great Aunt asked.
"I do..." Lin Chuxia nodded, "Avoiding Loo Ping would be the best thing, so of course I would want that. But I must inform my parents before going, or else they might let their imaginations run wild.
Also, I’m afraid that if Loo Ping knows Chuxia doesn’t get along with Wang Meifeng, he might run to our house to curry favor. I’ve made up my mind that although it’s very distressing to shame my parents, I can’t just compromise and settle with Loo Ping over this.
If he can treat me this way today, he’ll likely do the same next time the opportunity arises. The result of not wanting to offend anyone is that you might end up with nothing.
Of course, if he’s willing, I guess Wang Meifeng might agree to be with him. But given his nature, knowing that Chuxia doesn’t associate with Wang Meifeng, he’ll soon switch targets."
"It’s inevitable, and that’s why I didn’t agree with you being with Loo Ping in the first place. As an old lady who’s lived for so many years, I know how to judge people. You youngsters still lack experience.
Actually, you’re not that old yet, just 23 this year. Grandma will keep an eye out for you, and you’ll definitely meet the right person. Go home and tell your parents not to worry. Even if people gossip for the time being, don’t take it to heart.
Compared to a lifetime of comfortable days, temporary gossip is nothing..." Sighing, Great Aunt shook her head, "Such a simple truth, yet many people live to old age without figuring it out.
In this life, you need to maintain a sense of face, but it depends on what it is. The kind of face that’s all for show isn’t worth having, and it’s even less worth maintaining for the sake of outsiders’ compliments..."
"That’s the truth..." Old Madam Zhou quickly chimed in, "But it’s such a simple truth that more than half the people can’t see. Oh...
Lin Yanqiu reached out and patted Lin Chuxia: "Once we settle down in the village, have Chuxia go with you. Her parents know her, and with her helping you, they should be able to listen."
For this girl who shares the same name as her daughter-in-law and almost took her daughter-in-law’s spot in the military, she couldn’t bring herself to dislike her.
To be honest, when she first heard about it, she wasn’t fond of this Lin Chuxia. No matter what, it was a disgraceful matter.
But later, when she learned the truth and understood that this poor girl wasn’t at fault, her family hadn’t deliberately tried to take advantage. It was Xue Ligang who had used them, and it was unfair to blame them.
Therefore, she was more than willing to help with anything she could to provide convenience for the other party.
"Thank you, Aunt Lin," Lin Chuxia said, a bit awkwardly, feeling like although her life hadn’t been smooth, ever since she met the girl with the same name, her luck seemed to have turned.
This whole incident with Loo Ping, though a bit disheartening, both being attractive to Loo Ping and seeing through his true nature early on, was a good thing from a different perspective,.
In the future, when she meets men again, she definitely won’t bumbling around like a headless fly.
With random thoughts, the car stopped in Dalin Village.
Old Master Zhang and Old Lady Zhang were still living in the large tiled house of Chuxia’s family. Hearing the car, the old couple came running out, and seeing so many people, they were a bit at a loss.
"Hello, Uncle Zhang, Aunt Zhang..." Zhao Yulan got out of the car first and greeted the old couple, "Gangshun’s grandson is having his full-month banquet today, so we’ve all come back. We thought to drop by and see you two. How have you been?"
"Good, good, we’re good!" the old lady and old master nodded repeatedly, quickly making way at the door, inviting everyone in. Upon seeing the two adorable little ones, their eyes immediately lit up.
Indeed, cute babies are an irresistible attraction to older people.
"Hello, Grandpa Zhang, Grandma Zhang..." Chuxia greeted the old couple and then squatted down to her two cherubs, "Nannan, Beibei, say hello to Grandpa and Grandma Zhang. Good day, Grandpa Zhang, good day, Grandma Zhang.
"Grandpa...good, Grandma...good." The two little ones obediently greeted Old Master Zhang and Old Lady Zhang, then pouted at their mom with little moodiness.
"What’s wrong?" Old Lady Zhang looked at Chuxia puzzled, "These little ones don’t seem too happy..."
"They’re annoyed at me for not keeping my word..." Chuxia laughed, "At my grandmother’s, I promised that after the banquet, I’d take them to the orchard. But it got so late, I didn’t take them and came straight here. They’ve been glaring at me the whole way."
"Aren’t they not even a year old?" Old Master Zhang asked.
"Two months shy of a full year."
"Such clever children, I’ve never seen before..." Old Lady Zhang shook her head amusedly, "When my little grandson was one, all he knew was eating and drinking. These two will surely be amazing in the future!" (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for more reading.)