Chapter 1669 - 1090: As a Father
Second watch.
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"Grandpa Zhang, Grandma Zhang, go ahead and praise them, but they might not fully understand everything; they’re just guessing from your expressions..." Even though she herself thought these two little ones were unbelievably smart, as their mother, Chuxia couldn’t just let others praise them without explanation. Smiling, she explained and seeing the two elderly people eagerly looking at the little ones, she pushed them toward the elder couple, "I need to get something from the car, could you please help take them inside, Grandpa Zhang, Grandma Zhang?"
The elder couple knew well that Chuxia was deliberately giving them a chance to bond with the kids. Without saying much, after Old Master Zhou and Old Madam Zhou had come down to greet them, their gaze hadn’t left the two little great-grandchildren. They gratefully smiled at Chuxia, each taking one child’s hand, turned, and went into the courtyard.
As a matter of etiquette, they understood they should courteously engage with Old Master Zhou and Old Madam Zhou, but in their hearts, they couldn’t bear to part. There would be plenty of time for closeness later; who knows when they’d have another opportunity?
So, seize the chance when it comes, even if it means people might say they’re not tactful.
Understanding the couple’s thoughts, Old Master Zhou and Old Madam Zhou exchanged a smile and followed them in. Others were so fond of their great-grandchildren; they could only be overjoyed, how could they blame them? Although seeing their great-grandchildren did spark a desire to hold them...
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"Don’t be nervous, relax a bit." As the car drove toward Chuxia’s house, her small face grew more and more tense. Chuxia sighed helplessly and advised, "This matter isn’t your fault, and Uncle Lin and Aunt Lin won’t blame you.
As for the village gossip, don’t overthink it. Didn’t Great Aunt say she’d find a suitable match for you? Regaining your face is just a matter of time. Once you explain things clearly to Uncle Lin and Aunt Lin, they won’t feel as pressured."
"I know, but I can’t help but worry..." Lin Chuxia sighed, giving Chuxia a bitter smile, "I’ve been so afraid of being looked down on before. It would’ve been fine if I hadn’t been jilted before, ah..."
"You’re taking on responsibilities that aren’t yours. The previous broken engagement wasn’t your fault, and with someone like Yao Xinshan, if you had truly married him, you’d have nowhere to cry now.
Moreover, it’s not like the people in your village aren’t aware he later regretted it and went back to find you. You didn’t even acknowledge him. In such circumstances, if people still blame you, you have no reason to care.
Let them have their petty gossiping for a while. When things improve, they’ll naturally change their tune. Fussing with people who don’t wish you well is just causing trouble for yourself, wouldn’t you agree?"
"Yes." Lin Chuxia nodded, looking gratefully at Chuxia, "Thank you. Since meeting you, I’ve truly experienced what it feels like to live with dignity.
Sometimes when I reflect on it, I feel especially scared. If I hadn’t met you and was jilted by Yao Xinshan, any future marriage prospect visiting my family would definitely be worse than Yao Xinshan’s.
Moreover, matchmakers would even help the groom’s side suppress my value. Who knows, I might end up marrying a farmer prone to violence, leading an uneventful life.
My only hope would be having children, who might achieve something and allow me to hold my head high. So, Chuxia, you’re truly my savior."
"Look at you; why turn the topic back to this again? Haven’t I said you don’t need to express such gratitude..." Chuxia reached out, patting her shoulder, "Helping you was no trouble at all for me. Don’t always be like this; it makes me feel uneasy.
"Just this once, I won’t say it again..."
"Alright..." Hesitating for a moment, Chuxia looked at her, "When do you plan to make things clear to Loo Ping?"
"I don’t need to say anything; he should already understand my attitude. I’ve told him before if I don’t accept someone, I’ll avoid or ignore them. If I’ve accepted someone, I absolutely wouldn’t throw a tantrum. If my attitude changes, it must mean he did something that disheartened me."
Thinking for a moment, Chuxia said, "According to what you said, he might already be planning to visit your home."
"No way..." Lin Chuxia shook her head, "Wang Meifeng is in the car too; she won’t let him get off."
Thinking it over, Chuxia nodded, "That’s true as well." Given Wang Meifeng’s temperament, now that she’s managed to seize the opportunity, she wouldn’t easily let go. She almost forgot about this aspect just now.