NIP Chapter 1545 - 1023: Differences
Chapter 1545 - 1023: Differences
First night watch.
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"The Eldest Uncle’s Wife of the Lin Family from the Capital came to find me..." Glancing at Lin Yanqiu’s expression, Chuxia continued, "Her youngest son secretly followed Zhou Mikang’s troop on a mission."
Lin Yanqiu frowned and replied, "And then she’s taking it out on you?"
"Sort of..." Chuxia shrugged, "She was really furious, when she came, she had a face that didn’t look like a face. Mom, I suppose she’ll look for you too, so I must inform you."
"Let her come, I’m afraid that she won’t..." Lin Yanqiu snorted coldly, and then puzzledly looked at Old Madam Zhou, "Mom, you’re not angry?" Her mother-in-law’s temper is usually more fiery than hers, but now she seemed so carefree, it really was strange!
"Why should I be angry?" Old Madam Zhou shrugged, "Her son is siding with our Chuxia, not her. I’m happy about it, why would I be angry?"
"Mom, what do you mean by that?" Lin Yanqiu turned puzzledly to Chuxia, "Summer, what does grandma mean? Since when did Lin Wenxiu side with you?"
"Lin Wenxiu wrote her a letter saying that if they couldn’t accept my parents and me returning to the Lin Family from the bottom of their hearts, he wouldn’t live with her when he returned. So she angrily came to find me..." After a brief pause, Chuxia added, "She just received this letter after Lin Wenxiu had left."
"No wonder." Lin Yanqiu realized, "I was wondering how she managed to keep her cool until now. To be honest, her personality is not likable, I’ve only met her twice and I have no good impression at all. Only Xinwan is kind enough, if it were me being sisters-in-law with her, I’d bother to deal with her."
"The Eldest Uncle’s Wife truly has a generous heart. Third Brother told me long ago about his plans to join the mission but asked me to keep it secret. I hesitated a bit and consulted Zhou Mikang for advice. He said since I’ve already promised Lin Wenjie, I shouldn’t go back on my word, and then hinted to us about Big Brother.
Big Brother supported Third Brother’s decision but didn’t tell the Eldest Uncle’s Wife. Then, because of the Eldest Uncle’s Wife, the Eldest Uncle’s Wife found out that I was keeping this secret for Third Brother, yet she never troubled me. Instead, she called to reassure me saying Zhou Mikang and his team would be fine, and not to worry.
I felt bad about the situation and proactively apologized to her, she said I was doing the right thing, and was glad that Third Brother trusted me and told me she called because she was worried I might feel burdened.
She also told me she advised the Eldest Uncle’s Wife not to come find me, but the Eldest Uncle’s Wife wouldn’t listen. Her not coming with the Eldest Uncle’s Wife wasn’t because she didn’t care or didn’t want to offend her; instead, she believed that our family would protect me well enough. Her presence might cause unnecessary complications."
"I believe that." Lin Yanqiu sighed softly, "When we were young ladies, we got along quite well. My personality tends to worry excessively, so we were always together; she always accommodated me. She’s a generous woman who takes on responsibilities; whoever marries her is blessed."
"That’s true." Chuxia nodded and couldn’t help but reflect, "If Eldest Uncle’s Wife had married Uncle Jing back then, there wouldn’t have been Jing Zhe and my Big Brother today. In a way, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, right Mom?"
"That’s true..." Lin Yanqiu solemnly advised her daughter-in-law, "Summer, you mustn’t let Aunt Zhu know about this. With her character, if she learns about what happened with Jing Monian back then, it’d really stir up troubles."
"She already knows." Chuxia replied.
"She knows?" Lin Yanqiu looked puzzledly at Chuxia, "Did she tell you that herself?"
"Yes." Chuxia nodded, "It was after our family and the Lin Family from the Capital reunited. Once, she went to room 401 to find Jing Zhe and we had lunch together.
After lunch, Big Brother Jing had to leave, so I stayed and chatted with her. During the conversation, the topic of my father recognizing his roots and returning to the family came up, and she laughed asking me if our reunion was facilitated by Uncle Jing.
I was too scared to respond at the time, but she teased me, rubbing my head, saying that Uncle Jing has always treated her as a fool. She never bothered to expose him, and she had known about Uncle Jing’s affair with Eldest Uncle’s Wife since long before.
She said those were matters before Uncle Jing established a relationship with her; she didn’t care to let old affairs create havoc.
Moreover, she admired Eldest Uncle’s Wife, saying if it were her, she couldn’t have made such a decision. While she didn’t dislike the other man, giving up someone she truly loved was too difficult.
She advised me to stay close with Eldest Uncle’s Wife after returning to the Lin Family. Saying someone like Eldest Uncle’s Wife wouldn’t play sinister tricks, and as long as I maintain a good relationship, she’d protect me from any scheming by others.
Then, she told me not to mention this to anyone. Before, I didn’t bring it up due to Mom’s strained relationship with Aunt Zhu. Now, since you all are so close, I needn’t keep it a secret."
"This guy, really does put on quite the act..." Lin Yanqiu was at a loss for words, "Looks like I really underestimated her before. I always thought she was straightforward, without any schemes. Now it seems, in her eyes, I’m likely the one who’s simple-minded."
"Actually, Mom and Aunt Zhu, as well as the Eldest Uncle’s Wife, all have some similarities in temperament. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have become friends, right?"
"Do you think saying that will make Mom not hold it against you?" Lin Yanqiu glared at her little daughter-in-law, "You little rascal, if you had told me earlier, I wouldn’t have lost face in front of your Aunt Zhu.
Right after you guys acknowledged each other as relatives, she deliberately asked me if it was true that she heard someone say Jing Monian and Jiang Xinwan had dated. I foolishly explained there, and she probably laughed her belly off watching me struggle to cover up the lie."
After thinking for a while, Chuxia said, "Actually, it should be because you did that that Aunt Zhu respects you more. If you weren’t considerate of the other party, you’d just speak the truth straight away. Grandma, don’t you think so?"
"Yes," Old Madam Zhou nodded, "Xinqin is not someone confused, otherwise, she wouldn’t have helped our family so much. Actually, she’s just protecting our family in that way. Yanqiu, you really wronged Xinqin with what you said just now."
"Mom, I know," Lin Yanqiu laughed awkwardly, "I’m used to fussing with her, so out of reflex, I’d think whether she is making fun of me. Indeed, she was teasing me at that time, but it really wasn’t with malice."
After hesitating for a moment, Chuxia asked, "Mom, I’m curious, you’re good friends with the Eldest Uncle’s Wife and also with Aunt Zhu, so why don’t the Eldest Uncle’s Wife and Aunt Zhu know each other?"
"Your Eldest Uncle’s Wife and your Aunt Zhu know each other, they just aren’t very familiar because back then I was classmates with your Eldest Uncle’s Wife, and your Aunt Zhu was in another class.
At that time, she was always competing with me, not interested in forming deep friendships with people around me. Later, we each got assigned jobs, so we rarely saw each other."
"I see," Chuxia said with dawning realization, "I was puzzled by this for a long time and just didn’t have the nerve to ask."
"There’s no need to be shy about it, remember, if you have any doubts, ask them right away. Don’t hold it in and affect your health. Your health and mood are not only important for you but also for Nannan and Beibei."
"Mom, I know," Chuxia replied with a helpless smile, "But my curiosity won’t affect my mood. Mom, do you think I’m that gossipy?"
"Hehe..." Lin Yanqiu just laughed without answering, making her meaning all the more obvious...
The next day, Jiang Xinwan came over with bags and bags of things, first hugging the two chubby little ones, then pulling Chuxia aside for a long look before finally breathing a long sigh of relief, "Great, the kids are well, and you’re recovering well too, I can finally stop worrying."
Chuxia’s mind turned, understanding why she was so tense, and she smiled as she said, "I already said I don’t mind what Second Uncle’s Wife said, how could you not believe me?"
Jiang Xinwan sighed, "It’s not that I don’t believe you, it’s just worrying you might be affected. You have to know, your current mood is crucial; if you’re in a bad mood, it affects the quality of your milk, which in turn affects the children’s health. Your Second Uncle’s Wife is just that type, the more you try to persuade her, the more stubborn she gets."
"That’s what my Mom said yesterday too. Don’t worry, I won’t let irrelevant matters affect my mood..." Chuxia said as she glanced at her mother-in-law out of the corner of her eye, "Mom, do you believe me?"
"I believe, I believe," Lin Yanqiu quickly responded, while secretly laughing at her daughter-in-law’s pettiness, clearly mindful of her answer from yesterday.
Yet, that’s always been the impression this little girl gave her—no matter the issue, she has to get to the bottom of it. Otherwise, she’d keep asking indirectly every now and then until she gets what she wants, and only then would she let it go.
"By the way, is Second Uncle’s Wife feeling better these days?" After some thought, Chuxia shifted the question back, not that she particularly wanted to care about Second Uncle’s Wife, but rather to know her opponent better.
"What do you mean better..." Jiang Xinwan shook her head helplessly, "Both your big brother and third brother went to her place, and neither your uncle nor I feel like the sky has fallen and life can’t go on.
But as for her, she spends her days in front of your grandmother crying her eyes out. If you didn’t know, you’d think something really happened to your second or fourth brother. As for her, why must she come looking for you?
It’s just to show your grandfather, of course..." She paused slightly before suddenly changing the subject, "By the way, Chuxia, where are your parents?"
"They went to the garden. In a few days, we’re going back to the Capital, and they’re afraid the vegetables in the garden will get too old, so they’re harvesting them in advance to share with relatives and friends," Chuxia said, puzzled, as she looked at Jiang Xinwan, "Is there something the Eldest Uncle’s Wife needs to discuss with them?" (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)