Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander-Chapter 41 - Biological Parents
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41 -41: Biological Parents
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The next morning, after breakfast, Lin Chuxia, along with Zhao Yulan, Zhao Yuying, Old Master Zhao, Old Lady Zhao, and her eldest uncle’s family, bid their farewells and headed for their respective homes.
Once they left the village, there was a stretch of road where both parties walked together, and Zhao Yuying kept sighing and apologizing to Zhao Yulan, although she had already said a basketful of apologies the night before.
“Sister, if you keep this up, I’ll actually get annoyed,” Zhao Yulan sincerely looked at her eldest sister, “We are sisters.
Don’t I know what you’re like?
As for Meifeng, wanting a good life isn’t wrong.
I don’t blame her.”
Chuxia quietly pursed her lips.
Wanting a good life wasn’t wrong, but it shouldn’t be at the expense of someone else’s happiness.
Humph, she would remember this—Wang Meifeng shouldn’t expect any favors from her, Lin Chuxia, in this lifetime!
“Chuxia, are you still angry with Sister Meifeng?” After parting ways with Zhao Yuying at the fork in the road, Zhao Yulan studied her daughter’s expression and asked.
“No!” Chuxia shook her head, “She’s not worth getting upset over.
Mom, let’s hurry.
Dad must be getting anxious waiting at home.” With that, she quickened her pace.
Zhao Yulan hastened her steps to catch up with her daughter, a smile on her face: “Chuxia, your mother is not foolish, and I know right from wrong.
What I meant was that we shouldn’t bother with the anger, and just keep our distance from Meifeng in the future.”
Chuxia took a deep breath in relief: “You gave me a scare.
I thought mom was about to lecture me, telling me not to be angry with Wang Meifeng and to get along well with her in the future.
But don’t worry, Mom.
Wang Meifeng is Wang Meifeng, and my aunt is my aunt.
I won’t take out my anger on her because of Wang Meifeng.”
Zhao Yulan nodded, reassured: “That’s right.”
“There’s another thing I want to make clear: my second aunt is my second aunt, and Xiaoqing is Xiaoqing.
I won’t forgive my second aunt just because of Xiaoqing being nice to me.”
Zhao Yulan: “…” Okay, she wasn’t close with her second sister either, but still, shouldn’t she at least put on a front?
When the mother and daughter arrived home, Lin Baohe was sun-drying cow dung by the courtyard wall.
Seeing his wife and daughter, he couldn’t help but beam with a wide smile, “You’re back so early?”
Zhao Yulan immediately felt warmth in her heart.
She knew her husband’s character all too well; his heartfelt smile showed just how much he had missed them!
“Dad, did you have cold pancakes this morning?” Before Lin Baohe could reply, Chuxia lifted the small cloth bag she was holding, “Grandma and Grandpa sent these scallion pancakes for you and Mom.
They’re still warm.”
“Your grandma and grandpa, well, we always get helped by them…” Lin Baohe put down his shovel, stammering, his eyes looking at Zhao Yulan with guilt.
Zhao Yulan rolled her eyes at him: “Go wash your hands and come inside to talk.”
Once the family settled down inside the house, Chuxia pointed toward the east room, “Dad, is Uncle’s family not around?” The unusual quietness, without even Shuanshuan’s crying, made her feel uncomfortable.
“Hmm,” Lin Baohe grunted, looking at Zhao Yulan, “What does your mother mean by that?”
“No matter what, we cannot let Chuxia marry into the Xue family,” Zhao Yulan stated bluntly.
“Gangshun and his wife want to set the marriage date for Chuxia and Hongqi the day after tomorrow.
I didn’t agree, I said we’d wait for you to return so we could discuss it further,” Lin Baohe also shared the situation on his end.
“What about my eldest brother…” Zhao Yulan gestured with her chin toward the east room, “Any news from his side?”
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“I don’t know,” Lin Baohe shook his head, “Anyway, they didn’t go for the matchmaking yesterday, and they went out early this morning, not sure if they went for it today or not.”
“Grandpa and Grandma are here,” Chuxia, who was sitting in front of the window, noticed the old Lin couple coming together with the help of a cane.
Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe exchanged glances, their expressions turning sour.
It was almost needless to guess why the elderly couple was visiting at this time.
However, they were their parents after all.
No matter how reluctant they were, the couple still got up to welcome them.
Chuxia pursed her lips and remained seated on the kang.
“Chuxia, don’t you recognize your grandparents anymore?” Clearly, Old Lady Lin wasn’t pleased her granddaughter hadn’t come to greet them; she walked in and said, her words laced with irritation.
“How could I not recognize you?
I just can’t believe…” Chuxia said with a look of surprise, “Grandpa and Grandma have always asked us to come over if there was something.
You’ve been coming over these past few days, and it’s taken me by surprise.”
Old Lady Lin was immediately infuriated but remembered their purpose of coming.
She had to suppress her anger and put on a smiling face: “Baohe, Yulan, our Chuxia is so fortunate.
The director of the commune has taken a liking to her and wants her to be the Xue family’s daughter-in-law.”
“Dad, Mom, I’ve already talked to you both about Chuxia and Hongqi’s engagement,” Lin Baohe said, and at this time, he had to be the one to speak up.
“That’s not set in stone yet.
Besides, can the Luo family compare with the Xue family?” Old Master Lin looked at his son with a disappointed gaze, “This is a great fortune.
If Chuxia can really marry into the Xue family, your mother and I could die with our eyes closed.
Your oldest brother has Chudong to take care of him in old age, and your third brother has Chuchun and Chuqiu.
Your mother and I have always worried about you, but now, the Xue family has agreed that once Chuxia marries in, they will provide a monthly allowance for your elderly care.
Now, your mother and I can rest easy!”
That sounds so nice!
Chuxia’s face was smiling, but her eyes were ice-cold: “Grandpa and Grandma, if this marriage were so good, would you need to come to our house personally?”
“This child, this child…” Old Lady Lin pointed at Chuxia indignantly, yet her gaze was fixed on Zhao Yulan, “You’re brought up too spoilt; if this doesn’t change, marrying into any family wouldn’t be good!
The reason why your father and I are only coming over today is that we’re afraid she would cause trouble if she marries over and gets sent back.
That would be a huge shame!”
Mother-in-law speaking so lowly of her daughter, Zhao Yulan’s expression immediately darkened: “Dad, Mom, Chuxia marrying into the Xue family means Baohai can get promoted, and Chuchun and Chuqiu can join the army.
That is your exchange condition with the Xue family.
As for whether the Xue family will treat Chuxia kindly after she marries in, you should be very clear.
In front of the kids, I won’t mince words – I know about the matter between you and Xue Ligang, Dad and Mom.
Agreeing to this marriage means you don’t consider me and Baohe as your son and daughter-in-law, and Chuxia as your granddaughter!”
“Rebellious!
Absolutely rebellious!” Old Lady Lin trembled with anger.
Old Master Lin looked at his son with a livid face: “Baohe, what do you have to say?”
Chuxia looked nervously at Lin Baohe, her usually honest and dull stepfather.
Would he side with her and her mother or compromise with Old Master Lin and Old Lady Lin?
“Yesterday at the market, we ran into Xue Ligang.
I thought that Dad and Mom didn’t talk to us because you had changed your minds…” He paused, and Lin Baohe’s expression turned sorrowful, “Dad, Mom, am I really your biological son?”
“Second child, to hear such words from you is like being stabbed in the heart with a knife by you and your mother!
If you feel you’re not our biological son, move out tomorrow.” With that, Old Master Lin turned and strode out.
Old Lady Lin glared at her son and daughter-in-law, snorted coldly, and followed behind.
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